I love stories. True stories, made up stories, sad stories, funny stories. I love to read them and I love to tell them.
There is just one problem. For years now, when I have sat to write a made up story, nothing comes. And what does come through feels too familiar as if I’ve somehow heard it all before.
But I still find myself wanting to create a fantasy, a world of make believe. I don’t know why, except that I do. Of course, November is approaching at a steady, and brisk pace. Most writers, I think, know where I’m going with this now, right?
November is National Novel Writing Month. I have never written a novel, not even something close to one. I did attempt NaNoWriMo once upon a time and didn’t finish, not by a long shot. And because of the job I’ve had the past few years, it’s been easy to not give NaNoWriMo more than a passing thought.
My conference is October 31 – November 3. Starting a novel that time of year?
Well you see, the thing is this time I actually have an idea. I actually have a concept buzzing in my brain. It’s this idea that I am really starting to like as it keeps unpacking itself like the world’s largest matryoshka doll. It’s the kind of concept that I’m pretty sure I could sit and discuss endlessly. It’s the kind of idea that I’d actually like to bounce off people’s heads. The sort of story that’s fun to conceptualize. So maybe… maybe this time… perhaps…
Cassandra
September 12, 2012 at 3:39pmWrite Lady! Write!!!
–Cassandra
MutantSupermodel
September 12, 2012 at 6:15pmIt’s scary!!! But that’s kind of why I want to LOL
jessicaschaubbooks
September 12, 2012 at 4:15pmNaNoWriMo is the writer’s excuse to dive in and give it an honest go! this will be my third year and by Dec. 1st my brain is goo and my story is written…and on to editing
Go for it! You’ll have no regrets!
MutantSupermodel
September 12, 2012 at 6:15pmThanks! I figure I might as well. I have nothing to lose really.
Kristin
September 12, 2012 at 7:42pmI’ve recently decided to write a novel. I have no idea where to begin…but I’m going to do it, and so should you!
MutantSupermodel
September 12, 2012 at 7:50pmThank you! You might want to look into NaNoWriMo then. The support community is amazing
first gen American
September 13, 2012 at 4:30amFind a crazy friend to brainstorm with. It’ll be fun.
MutantSupermodel
September 14, 2012 at 5:05pmI reached out to my best friend from high school. She was also considering NaNoWriMo so we’re gonna do it together
Oksana
September 13, 2012 at 4:44amHi, I’ve been reading your blog for couple of months but have never commented before. If you have a story (or “concept” or “idea” – whatever you call it) – get it out! You can write and you enjoy doing it, it’s worth making an effort. Much better than having regrets for not even trying when you are old. Do it!
MutantSupermodel
September 14, 2012 at 5:06pmThanks for the encouragement! I really appreciate it. And thank you for coming out to say hello
Oksana
September 13, 2012 at 4:45amSorry for an angry pink face – have not got a clue how it got there!!!!!
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