What is NaNoWriMo? National Novel Writing Month. 50,000 words in the 30 days of November. That's not quite long enough word count for most novels (especially fantasy), but actually great for young adult.
How have I done in the past? I've been a winner (ie I made it to 50k words) for the past three years. Yay me! However, the second year I rewrote the first year's novel in first person POV instead of third so I'm not sure how much anyone should really credit me for that one! And it still needs some major revisions--deciding to add two new characters will do that.
So what's the plan for this year? So last year I started a new fantasy novel with mystery/thriller elements, regency-type manners and a clash of cultures. It follows a lost prince (after he's been found) as he navigates the treacherous waters of court while unraveling a series of mysterious deaths. I got to 50k words, but right after that I got stuck and I haven't done much since then. I've got a lot of threads coming together and am having a hard time figuring out how to tie them all together. To finally answer my own question: I will attempt to write the rest!
I think it will turn out to be more difficult for me than starting at the beginning of something. But what I do NOT need is another semi-finished or semi-polished manuscript. I need to work on what I have and get them ready to submit! Hopefully next year I'll be at a point where I can start something new again.
So wish me luck and check back for updates.
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