Tuesday 1 November 2011

Only day 2 and there have already been tears.

Day 1 of NaNoWriMo was a lot harder than I thought. 
I had done so much planning and research. I was excited. Nervous. Totally ready to start NaNo. 
But by 2 in the afternoon, 2,100 words later, I had come to the conclusion that the story was told from the wrong perspective and was just all wrong. It was going no where. 


I declared failure, teared up in disappointment and curled up in bed all sad. Luckily for me, I have the sweetest, most supportive boyfriend, who told me that he wouldn't let me give up. He brainstormed ideas with me until 1 in the morning (I was thinking a YA with an awesome love story, and he was thinking Navy Seals and government invasion). Finally we found an awesome idea that I was really excited about. (ok, so it's a combination of love and military ... but for all those who have read my blog, you should all know that I have a weird obsession with the army). And since my boyfriend is such an army and history addict, he's pretty much done all the research for me already! 


I woke up super early and got to work at 7am so that I could sit in the coffee shop downstairs and write before work started at 8:30. I got 1,500 words done and am REALLY happy with my new story. It was telling itself. Honestly, I hardly had to do any work, just move my fingers. It was the greatest feeling ever and I've been smiling all day since. 


I'm going to write a bit more before bed but will wake up early again and have a repeat of yesterday. I just write better in the morning for some reason. 


Anyway, here are some hints on my new story. 
An excerpt will follow shortly. 





Not necessarily in that order. 

3 comments:

  1. Sorry it started out so rough, but it sounds like you're back on track in a big way!! Looks like your story is going to be action-packed too, if the pics are any indication! hehe

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  2. I'm sorry to hear you had a rough beginning but I'm glad to see your pulling ahead. It's tough to get out there but the nerves disappear and the writing finally sets in. YOU CAN DO IT!

    I love the pictures, I'm looking forward to seeing what it's all about!

    FANTASTIC blog by the way!

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  3. Can't wait for the excerpt, Lani. Glad you found an idea you loved! But also a little sad coz I would've liked to read the YA romance. :)

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