Will 2009 be your first NaNoWriMo?

[Ashley Scripter]

I'm curious to find out who's participating for the first time! 2008 was my first NaNoWriMo, and I've been looking forward to the chance to go at it again since December 1st. xD

[Dan Montagne]

Yes, and i've only just heard of it so i'm not sure if i'm actually going to do it. It sounds fun though! *runs off to read up on the whole dealy*

[Ashley Scripter]

Well, it's perfect for people who've always wanted to write but have a hard time coming up with the excuse to just do it! You should definitely give a try... I bet you'll get a lot out of it.

[Cecelia Gray]

I'm in the same boat as you! I'm thinking of it as a way to get myself to sit down and really write something instead of toying around with it for a little while and putting it away. I'm really excited about it!

[Rebecka]

Oh how exciting and kinda scary, I like it!

[Francis (Nerdfighterlife)]

I actually went to several meetings for the 2007 nanowrimo, but I never finished my novel...I've been TRYING to write a novel for a while...I wrote a 48 page book at age 12, but I lost the manuscript. I have no idea if it was over 50,000 words, probably not. I've been trying to write it again since that first draft...so for nanowrimo I'll have to come up with a completely new story. I have one in mind, but it's a fantasy novel so I'm probably going to plan a lot in advanced...or I may just go with a realistic fiction book as that doesn't involve creating an entire universe.

[Ashley Scripter]

Yeah, my NaNoWriMo novel was at about 150 pages at the 50k word mark. :) I'd love to have meetings in my area to attend, but I'm considering being an on-campus liaison at my college.

I planned like crazy for about two weeks in advance for 2008 NaNoWriMo, and it really paid off. I wrote a fantasy story, too. :) But I think creating an entire universe was actually easier during an event like this, as it allows you to just take your plot in whichever direction unfolds most easily as it comes... and you don't have to worry about getting bogged down in, "Yeah but would this really happen?" and all that. :) Just something to consider!

[Madi]

Nope. My first was two year ago, and it went disastrously. :)

[Ashley Scripter]

Aww! :) I'm sure it wasn't so bad. It helps to have a sort of support group keeping you accountable, to make sure you write your 1,667 words a day to stay on track, and to help you stay motivated when you feel like your story's going down the drain. :)

[roxy, ruth chill/ steph keating]

yes i was going to do it last year but my internet went down and i couldnt look when it was :(

[Chiburger]

2008 was my first Nanotime too, but I failed epicly. I hope to succeed this time =)

[Zara]

Ha, me too. I totaled approximately 300 words...thanks, high school. Good luck!

[Migdala Vered]

It'll be my first time. I heard about it from Frezned on YouTube. Forgot it existed. I'd like to see what my brain comes up with.