That was a surprise!
National Novel Writing Month (Photo credit: Steve Rhodes)
As you know, I signed up for Nano to prove to the Hub that I don’t have a novel in me. I started two hours ago with the first line in my head and a vague idea of what it might possibly be maybe perhaps about.
1749 words later, which I found surprisingly easy to write, I have four definite characters, a rough plot outline, a mini-cliffhanger ending to the first chapter, and a smug Hub saying, ‘I told you you could do it.’
The story so far: A deserted mother; two spoiled children; one chaotic day.
I can’t tell you any more because I don’t know what happens next. But I can’t wait to find out!
I hate it when the Hub is right.
I hate it when he’s right and it’s to my benefit.
I wonder if I should add a murder?
Good on you, Tilly. I knew you could do it. I switched to PAD November Chapbook Challenge and am regretting it already – that site is a nightmare!
I know; I just read the emails these days.
Fabulous. Hubby is always on at me to write a book too. Why doesn’t he write his own book?? I think a murder is a great idea.
You approve of me offing the Hub?
Well, I didn’t actually say that. I don’t know him well enough to decide his fate.
If you did, you’d approve
LOL
I don’t believe it – we have the same blog title!
Congratulations. I knew you could do it too.
Have you admitted that to him yet?!
Of course! We have no secrets
I know what you mean by hating when the Hub is right, but he is and BE HAPPY about it. It is not everyday that someone finds out that they have a talent for this sort of thing, so embrace it. I am happy for you and it is going to be good!!!
Not sure I’d call it a talent. But it is fun
Well done on a great start! A box of Maltesers a day should see you through.
Yes a murder. a pen stabbing *grins*
Diabolical! I like it!
Murder? Already there. I’d say you’re “killing it” with such a great start! Congrats!
A punster! You belong in this blog
just let the imagination flow!!!! good start!
I think you need a Malteser, No wait, I know you need a Malteser. Let the hub live you will need a chaffeur when your book becomes a best seller.
Anyone who jumps into the Nano pool has to learn to swim, Dearest.
Go! go! go! I wrote a book 10 years ago. It sits in my closet. It needs me to go over it a second time for a tidy-up. Somehow it never happens. I look to you for the inspiration to drag it back out!!!
Do it! Do it! Do it!
Love it that you jumped into this challenge – I hope to do it next year!
You’re off to a good start, Tilly!
Keep going!
Yes, always add the murder! You can take it out later if it doesn’t work, but it will make you feel better while you are struggling to write your 50,000 words. Everyone’s got a crappy rough draft in them. Just not everyone is brave enough to discover it.
I was talking of an actual murder (metaphorically speaking, of course)
Your link took me to your gravatar. Do you have a blog so I can return your visit?
Oh, yes. You can find me at http://thepracticalhistorian.wordpress.com/ Thanks! I actually did not realize the link wasn’t on my gravatar profile. I’ll have to fix that.
November 1st already?
my owrd count today = 0
I have, however started growing my moustache.
Impressed!
Yay for you, Tilly B! I too was surprised at how easy I found writing a lot of words. On my first idea, a couple of days ago, I got almost to 5000 when I realized I didn’t even like the story very much. Then, yesterday I pounded out 2,953 words on my new and solid topic. I think this is going to be a blast!
Wow! Impressive! I’m on target but no more than that.
That’s great. I only worked up a little extra so I can not write on a day if I just can’t write.
So, a cliffhanger in both your book and your blog post? Not a bad day (except, perhaps, for the person who’s potentially about to be murdered). Good luck with it.
Yes, poor Hub
Good for you! Keep it up..
I am cheering you on! Create away!
Congrats! Sounds you’re writing the story of my life.
Go for it… Connect with me on Nanowrimo. ElizOF.
I’ll try but don’t be offended if you don’t hear from me – I struggle with the Nano site.
Wow that’s a great start! Haha he’s just helping your talents to come out
Good luck for this crazy month!
Are you doing it, too?
Sure! (sorry for the late reply lol you already got to find out my answer)