Comments on: How I Finally Succeeded at NaNoWriMo: A Guest Blog by Darren Gore

By: Darren Gore

Darren Gore — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:03:47 +0000

Everyone, thanks very much for your feedback and sharing your experiences as well.

Happy NaNo-ing!

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Routines for Writers » Post Topic » The Hare Is Waking Up — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:18:32 +0000

[...] But I’m not giving up! No way! Darren Gore’s post last week reminded me of the reason I do this. It’s fun! Somehow a work attitude has permeated my [...]

By: Stephanie Shackelford

Stephanie Shackelford — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:18:16 +0000

Great points, Darren. Thank you. I really need to remember this is supposed to be fun. Somewhere along the way I transitioned away from fun and made writing work. I’m now on a quest to rediscover that fun and NaNo done right is a great way to do it. Thanks for sharing!

By: Stormy

Stormy — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:16:13 +0000

Thanks for sharing your experiences, Darren! These suggestions are wonderful!

By: Shonna Slayton

Shonna Slayton — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:08:14 +0000

This is my second official NaNo (played along another year but never signed up). I’m determined to get to the 50,000 mark this time. Your first two points are key for me: keeping that word count foremost in my mind and constantly telling myself this is only a first draft.

By: Lost Wanderer

Lost Wanderer — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:08:24 +0000

I am doing NaNoWriMo for the first time, and totally enjoying the experience. I agree with all that Darren said. I think people just have to be very clear about what their goal is for the month, and keep it realistic.