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nanowrimo.org - 10/23/2009
National Novel Writing Month
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Q : Aasa, you've decided to attempt NaNoWriMo while backpacking around Europe. Do you think you'll write in internet cafes or try to write long-hand? What do you think the benefits of noveling while traveling might be? A : I'm lucky enough to have a netbook with me, so I'll be able to ...

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Bon Voyage, Wish Nana Were Here
Life in the Short Lane — ... Or start something else! Which reminds me. I may have completely lost it, but I’m signed up to do NaNoWriMo , or National Novel Writing Month, for the month of November. I’ve got another plot in mind for this that is set in the present day. T ...

Most of these could have been a whole blog post, but I'm all about efficiency: Random Tuesday Thoughts
The Un Mom — ... gift theme, so we don't all end up with so much Stuff. You should try it - you get a lot of wine and chocolate, it's awesome. My MIL manages to squeeze a dishtowel for me into every care package she sends for my son. I have NO IDEA WHAT THAT MEANS. I don't do enough dishes? I do too many dishes? I need a dishwasher? The 47 dishtowels I have already aren't sufficient?? What, woman, WHAT? I have decided I'm going to participate in NaNoWriMo. I know, clearly I have too much time on my hands. Ahem. Blogging will ...

Odds and Ends (more odds than ends)
Nourish — ... In approximately four hours it will be November 1 and I will again be part of NaNoWriMo, the National Novel Writing Month (http://www.nanowrimo.org). ...

I'm judgy that way
The Un Mom — I'm supposed to be writing a novel, because clearly I'm insane and signed up for NaNoWriMo. Just as clearly I'm NOT writing a novel, I'm letting you know what I think about some stuff. But quickly, so I can get back to not writing that novel. ...

It’s NaNoWriMo Time Again
Using Humor — ... 50,000 words, 30 days. This is nuts Every year since 2005 I have been a proud participant of National Novel Writing Month, affectionately known as NaNoWriMo. Every year since 2005 I have failed miserably. But, as Winston Chruchill said, in my new ...

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