YES! Here we are at another National Novel Writing Month, (November of each year). This year, 125,000 writers and dreamers will participate with the goal of writing a 50,000 word novel during November. 
I participated in 2007 and successfully completed over 50,000 words on my novel entitled Twice Betrayed. I still haven't published it but am editing a major change in the novel's theme and story line.
Meanwhile, I have finally decided upon a main character and plotline for this year's NaNoWriMo; we named our new puppy after the character.
There is a wonderful support structure for aspiring writers at NaNoWriMo, with "Write-In" gatherings around the country. There are at least three active Montana NaNo groups that I know of, in Bozeman, Billings and Missoula.
My characters have more sex than me (graphic) by http://hand_of_erato.lovejournal.com
Billings NaNo writers will meet at the Leaf Coffee Shop at Eighth and Grand between 4 pm and 7 pm, Saturday, November 1st.
Missoula NaNo writers meet at Liquid Planet (a coffee house) on North Higgins between 2 pm and 4 pm on Sunday, November 2. (Conference room in back on the left)
Bozeman NaNo's haven't yet decided on a meeting place, but I will update this post once we get going in November.
There will be additional gatherings during the month. Isn't it funny how "struggling writers" are identified with COFFEE? 
I have my "Winners" certificate from 2007 framed here in my home office, and I even bought the tee-shirt! This is a great time to get into the habit of writing every day, and NaNoWriMo participants support each other!
What if thousands of humans started typing (graphic) by http://kalima62.livejournal.com
READY! Write on!
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5 comments:
I'll be doing NaNo too - in Canada though. It's my third year and I'm writing a mystery...
Good luck to you and all the other Missoula writers! :)
Congratulations on nanowrimo 2007, hope nanowrimo 2008 will be a great one!
I've heard of nanowrimo and been meaning to participate in it every year but never get around to it... seems like a huge huge commitment, maybe next year!
I wonder how this will affect your blogging schedule...
i'm in it and started last night. i didn't type as nearly as many words as i need to but i got started and will continue today. should be fun, if not at least i'm starting it whereas before i was just thinking about it.
hope you complete it.
Congrats on your NaNo endeavor - I'm in it two. On my 5th year but I've only won twice before so I am saying prayers for this year.
I just wanted to wish you luck, because I stop by your blog every single day. I was excited to see you do NaNo :)
Off to write :)
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Is there any blogger who isn't in NaNoWriMo? Not me. Lidian, I'm doing a mystery too. Looks like fun. We'll see.
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