Welcome, lurkers. As you may know, I'm a writer of speculative fiction and poetry. While I publish short stories under the name A.D. Spencer, feel free to call me Ariyana. Here you'll be able to read about my upcoming projects, learn about new releases from my favorite small publishers, and maybe even read a few free stories of mine.

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Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Let the blood drip from the forehead: NaNoWriMo Begins

I haven't quite sweated blood yet, though my character is feeling that level of stress at the moment. I'm having fun with it this year. I got to know my characters before I began, and it's really given me a boost. I reached 10,500 last night, and it was a great feeling, only three days into the game. Plus, my school work hasn't suffered yet, so that's an added bonus.

I'm very excited about this year's story, and I've been using a few methods to keep it going on track. I didnt' get a chance to outline, though I basically knew what I needed to write for my Prologue and first chapter. I've begun outlining as I write, only one chapter ahead, so that I don't ruin the future chapters for my over-excited self.

Tonight I'm planning to pass the 12,500 mark. Here's hoping.

I'm having fun, basically. Plus I washed the dishes. I'm feeling so very productive.

I'm also extremely happy that my friends are participating as well. You can smell the fiction in the air. I feel like M. Burns: Exxxcccccelllenttt.

Excellent, indeed, crazy old man. Excellent, indeed.

1 comment:

Savvy said...

I hate you...I fail at life!! I am at 1339! Ha I hope I make it to at least 10000...And I don't hate you, I love you...ohh and I am a lover not a writer so I am doing my best :D