11 days into NaNoWrimo, barely surviving and hanging on with the tips of my “claws” (I’ve grown claws now…lol), and ready to throw in the towel. Well, you see, I scanned the first paragraph of my “novel”, and I have a niggling feeling this won’t be given great reviews by the critics later on. It lacks the “IT” factor. If it’s blood, it’s grossly anemic.
But at my age, you’d think I’d be wiser, so I’ll gladly assume that role. Quitters never win!
Courtesy of Dragon Ages by Nikes Alviz
And would you believe that most of the NaNoWrimo participants are young people? I really felt “antiquated” (Yes, Jan Geronimo, like I belonged to the museum.) The feeling was momentary though, because I believe that writing is ageless, and it would give me immense pleasure to finally fulfill one of the things in my Bucket List.
Furthermore, the characters in the novel are now taking over the story of their own lives, in what is supposed to be MY story. Could you believe that? Now, I understand what novelists say about the story shaping up by itself. I have to stop typing for the moment, lest these characters would take me into the burning inferno of the Hades. One character already had decided to be the “black tar” on Ash Wednesday, veering the plot into some unknown territory!
A little help from my friends: The Power 50 group – DiTesco and the rest – had been most encouraging.
There’s no turning back now, do or die! Go, go, go, NaNoWrimo participants: Holly, Heather, and Doc Z !
See you around , folks.
Well you are right about quitters not winning, so now you will have to go all the way, lol. And if you ask me, you are already a winner. I mean just by particpating is already a feat in itself. Think about the millions who are not even there, simply because they do not have what “IT” takes to be there.
Hi DiTesco, thanks , so generous of you. You’re a blessing to the group. All the best.
Jena, what a journey you are on! Why are you frustrated? Sounds as though you are experiencing every writer’s dream – for the story to begin to write itself!
Thanks for the mention.
I surely hope so , Heather. I’ll rest for a while and I know, I’ll be able to after some rest. You’re going full blast with yours. Congrats.
Ditesco is right, he said it all but I still wish to congratulate you for continuing your passion and fight for #Nano! You guys are courageous and fearless! ^^ All the best!
*Will the novel ever be published, an ebook maybe?* ^^
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Hello Ching,
Indeed, DiTesco is right. lol… I have to continue with the “fight”. Do , or do not, there is no try: the cry of Master Yoda in Star Wars. And since I’m a Jedi Blogger, I will have to continue. All the best.
And here’s a cheer for you..
GO GO GO!!
Hi Madz, thanks for the encouragement. Cheers.
Go Jena! We’re at your back! If you need some entertainment just tell me I’ll give a dance number along with my backup dancers. heheheh
Talaga Jhong? he he he…sige special request. “Nobody. nobody but you…: clap, clap,clap…kidding. Thanks, that made me smile. All the best.
Good luck with the novel Jena. I once attempted this one as well but I don’t have the patience nor the inspiration to go through with it til the end.
Thanks, Bonnie, I’ll have to push through with it. Halfway na ako. All the best.
When your characters take over the story… that’s very exciting. And a good sign. Just like Heather said the novel is writing itself.
Yes, but it turned out weird…lol…not what I wanted it to be. The story is “out of bounds” .or let’s say, out of sync.