No Rest for the Weary NaNo-er

“I know it, Richard. I know. But, it’s over now. Phew! You know, I’m glad. I need the rest!”– Deputy Marshall Sam Gerard, The Fugitive.

November was National Novel Writing Month, and millions of authors, wannabe authors, and people who just plain love to write set out on November 1 to write 50,000 words in one month. Why? (The answer “Because they’re crazy” doesn’t count because it’s too obvious.) For as many reasons as there were participants. I did it. For the sixth time (remember—“crazy” do...