I have been struggling to write a book for years now, and I can surely say I have ideas for 4 or 5 different ones, in my mind and small pieces of paper scattered around my house. But as I am a perfectionist and a VERY DAMN GOOD procrastinator, it never became real.
Today, while… procrastinating a little bit (for a change.LOL) I received a tweet that called my attention:
National Novel Writing Month 2009
What’s this?
National Novel Writing Month is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to novel writing. Participants begin writing November 1. The goal is to write a 175-page (50,000-word) novel by midnight, November 30.
and I though…well, maybe it’s just what I need!
SO, following the NaNoWriMo advice, I am spreading the word I am an official participant, so you can ask me about it during November, so I keep working hard not to feel ashamed I could not accomplish it…LOL
In case you want to add me as a NaNoWriMo buddy, here is my profile:
http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/user/544784
Now, HELP ME HERE:
Should I write it in Portuguese or English?
Tags: creativity, inspiration, plans, Prose, writing, writing blocks, writing tips
outubro 25th, 2009 at 10:55 PM
Oh goodie – I’ll go and add you. I’m dragonsally there, naturally!
I have a blog that I post my writing to daily – I”ll have to go there and send you an invite. Will you be doing something like that?
Will you have more people writing in English or Portuguese?
outubro 25th, 2009 at 11:00 PM
You MUST do it !
There are 2 types of creative energy:
(1) Inspiration- rare, occasional, fantastic, like being in love
(2) Expressive- commonplace, workmanlike, effort and ultimately validatory !
Whlst I do not doubt you have experienced (1), there is deep wisom in achieving (2)..
I wish you all the very best my friend. Just SIT DOWN and start writing…
outubro 26th, 2009 at 6:29 AM
Certainly in english or certamente em portugues…
Quando alguém domina as duas línguas, não faz diferença…
Eu voto que você escreva na lingua que se sentir mais confortável, assim flui melhor.
And, who knows? You might have a book, YOUR book, in not time at all…
Boa sorte!
outubro 26th, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Boa Sorte Flor!
In my opinion you should write in English so everyone can read it!
Beijos
outubro 26th, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Sally,
I am contacting a lot of people from Brazil that are also participating this year, and those from my State are going to meet for a Kick Off Party/Coffee on Saturday… it will be a very event to meet people, although not many!
outubro 26th, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Willian,
I know you write, and write well….
and I have to say I know it since…ever LOL
(we even started a novel together
…what a friendship history!
Why don’t you sacrifice a Month and take your sit in the NaNoWriMo 2009?
outubro 26th, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Andy and Maria,
you have no Idea how important your msgs are!
thanks for the support… I will need it during the next month.
I just created a private blog to post the typing madness, if you want access, let me know!
Thanks dear friends!
outubro 27th, 2009 at 10:20 AM
I wish you success in achieving this goal. I never know about this but it is always good to learn something new. I am going to pass this on to my motivator who is writing a book as well. When I read what you wrote I have to wonder if this is her. Both of you sounded alike. lol
I am leaving this Jamaican Proverbs with you.
“One one coco full basket”. Which translate one page at a time and you will complete this book. All the best.
outubro 27th, 2009 at 10:55 PM
I would love to have access to your private blog!
Can’t wait to see what will come out of your magical hands ~;-D
outubro 27th, 2009 at 11:17 PM
Wish Granted!
XX
novembro 9th, 2009 at 5:17 PM
Hi Maria, her blog is http://financiallysmartadvice.com. Her name is Cherryl Hanson-Simpson. She has signed with NaNo and so it would be good if you both can link up. All the best.
novembro 9th, 2009 at 5:18 PM
Sorry Maria misunderstand. lol