Hey you guys!
I’m pretty excited for Camp NaNoWriMo. I’ve been in a bit of a funk since November and I’m ready to get back into things. I am wondering if I should have chosen April though.
We’re starting 100 days of hell at work, that’s literally what they call it. A time when I am stressed to tears practically every, single day. But I’ve already started plotting my novel, I even made a little cover for it. And I’ve been assigned to a cabin and talked one of the girls in my area into doing it with me this year. It’s too late to back out now and I don’t want to.
I was hoping to be further along in my outline by now, but I still have two weeks. I think I can pull together a decent enough one in that time. I’ve always been a discovery writer but that hasn’t worked out so well with my last few projects.
I haven’t managed to turn out a full outline yet, everyone has a way they think it should be done but I’m learning that everyone does it a little (or a lot) differently. And you might not be able to use the same method with every project.
If you haven’t noticed yet, today was the first day of cabin assignments. Mine has been quiet so far. I’m hoping for a slightly more active one this year. Last year, it tapered off after the first week. Everyone is a little shy. People live in different time zones, there’s work or school and I guess family should get some attention. I get it. Things get busy. It’s easy to forget that there’s a cabin page to check.
So what are you doing to prepare yourself for camp? Or are you one of those people who were ready two months ago? (In which case, I kind of hate you.)
March 18, 2013 at 8:30 pm
I haven’t been on nanowrimo for a while. Just found out about camp nanowrimo through you. I should try it out.
March 18, 2013 at 8:52 pm
Join the dark side…..err wait.
You should! It’s being held in April and July this year.
They’re actually letting people choose their own word goals for this. Best, newest feature ever.
March 18, 2013 at 9:03 pm
Yay! I’ll finally have something to keep me consistent. My attention span is way too short. I’m editing my camper info right now. Do cabin crews stick with us throughout the month?
March 18, 2013 at 9:10 pm
Yes, unless you decide to leave yours for some reason. It might take a few days to get put in one. I think you can opt for another cabin up until a day or two before it starts.
There’s also a few threads for camp on the main nano forum to check out. You can also send messages to other campers who are not in your cabin.
For me, Camp NaNo is like a big reminder to stay on track and keep writing.
March 18, 2013 at 10:25 pm
I’ve been doing the November one for years, but this is my first time participating in the camp sessions. Going to do July as well, and might even set my WC higher than 50k (probably not such a good idea, but hey!). Good luck to you
March 19, 2013 at 4:21 pm
Good luck to you too! It’s funny. I’ve done November five times and reached my goal each time. I’ve done Camp NaNo since it’s been around and only once have a reached 50k and just barely. I’m planning on doing July too. Maybe I’ll be a bit more ambitious then. For now I’m sticking with trusty 50k.