NaNoWriMo 2022 – what I’m doing
I’m making my own rules for this year’s NaNoWriMo. For those who don’t know, NaNoWriMo is National Novel Writing Month. Usually, writers and novelists all over the world will try to write 50,000 words in a month. This is usually in November. Although I’m quite busy, I would like to participate. However, I’m making my own rules and participating in my own way.
Here’s what NaNoWriMo 2022 will look like for me:
Consistent writing instead of word countMy only real rule for NaNoWriMo this year is to consistently write towards a story every day. Ideally, just one paragraph. That’s it! I can write it on my phone, laptop, notebook, whatever. Any sized paragraph, too; it doesn’t matter. As long as a section has been added to the story, perfect! Because a little goes a long way. Ticking off one paragraph added to my story is more than nothing, and that’s all that matters.
As I said, I’m busy with full-time work, university studying and assignments, my healthy habits, social events, and prepping to go to South Africa in early December. So I don’t want to put any added pressure on myself by trying to write a significant amount toward a full novel. Especially not for something that I want to be fun and easy and escapism for me. My writing is important and creative and sacred, I want it to stay that way.
If I had to pick a dream word count…I’m mostly only picking this word count because my husband is running a half marathon in November, which is 21 kilometers. Therefore, I decided that I will aim to write 21,000 words to be like him! A mental marathon for me! However, it will not matter in the slightest if I don’t even come close to this number. 10,000 is still great. Sometimes, getting too focused on the word count can distract, bore, agitate, and ruin the experience. So don’t let it be a haunting pressure over you if a word count tracker doesn’t resonate or motivate you.
Are you doing NaNoWriMo this year? If so, what are you writing? What are your goals? Let me know! Until November, I will try to publish some Preptober content to help you prepare for NaNoWriMo. Check out channels like Abbie Emmons on YouTube as she gives great advice.
Good luck and happy writing!
Sincerely,
S. xx
