tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post2499660233029503413..comments2024-02-12T15:15:51.364+02:00Comments on The Five Year Project: NaNo Need-to-Knows: Tips for Week 1Misha Gerrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-48637276075886195752017-11-16T23:01:23.233+02:002017-11-16T23:01:23.233+02:00Great tips! I'm never much for NaNoWriMo, but ...Great tips! I'm never much for NaNoWriMo, but I wish everyone the best of luck:)Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-79995090405248692502017-11-16T17:38:00.332+02:002017-11-16T17:38:00.332+02:00Thanks :-)Thanks :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-65438045108398085292017-11-13T12:17:14.263+02:002017-11-13T12:17:14.263+02:00Excellent tips, thanks Misha! Excellent tips, thanks Misha! Kelly Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030019966183220952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-12472936049221486772017-11-09T10:30:45.990+02:002017-11-09T10:30:45.990+02:00Yeah it's easy to get excited and push too har...Yeah it's easy to get excited and push too hard. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-50999334386579275882017-11-08T17:14:22.973+02:002017-11-08T17:14:22.973+02:00Great tips for participating in NaNo. Especially t...Great tips for participating in NaNo. Especially the one about pacing yourself to avoid writer burn out. I could see myself making that mistake quite easily!<br /><br /><a href="http://aandj8804.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">With Love</a>,<br />MandyMandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00415510811585368037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-5719118812829541182017-11-07T09:59:54.105+02:002017-11-07T09:59:54.105+02:00Hahahaha yeah starting is good. ;-)Hahahaha yeah starting is good. ;-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-14013450678786932342017-11-06T12:46:12.829+02:002017-11-06T12:46:12.829+02:00Wonderful advice! There I’ve written something OK ...Wonderful advice! There I’ve written something OK it's only a comment, but it's a start - right?Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-45172873630413594112017-11-06T08:58:19.342+02:002017-11-06T08:58:19.342+02:00Yeah I've also learned that lesson. In the beg...Yeah I've also learned that lesson. In the beginning, I chased the "zone" where I'd get lost in my writing and just churn out word after word and find myself at the end of the day with thousands and thousands of written words. <br /><br />But invariably, hitting the zone gets followed by burning out for weeks or even months. So now I kinda avoid it.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-40794138248580425812017-11-06T08:56:27.321+02:002017-11-06T08:56:27.321+02:00Maybe you should try Camp NaNoWriMo in April and J...Maybe you should try Camp NaNoWriMo in April and July (I think those are the months).Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-4391545147372071502017-11-06T08:55:41.727+02:002017-11-06T08:55:41.727+02:00Yeah it's so easy to lose sight of that.Yeah it's so easy to lose sight of that.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-30894861531508830852017-11-05T17:57:09.817+02:002017-11-05T17:57:09.817+02:00Excellent tips!
I've experienced a bit of bur...Excellent tips!<br /><br />I've experienced a bit of burn out with my writing in the past because I've pushed myself too hard. You're right that it's better to keep it more reasonable and so be able to keep going.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-63568206604960428562017-11-05T17:54:13.849+02:002017-11-05T17:54:13.849+02:00Although I have never done NaNo- this sounds like ...Although I have never done NaNo- this sounds like great advice. I have always wanted to try it- but November tends to be a very busy month for me. Good luck to all participating!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-81516323380775946582017-11-04T20:35:08.989+02:002017-11-04T20:35:08.989+02:00I like the remembrance that writing is fun. Somet...I like the remembrance that writing is fun. Sometimes, we need to be reminded of that.<br />Hope your weekend is great.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-32331449971900410602017-11-02T09:03:18.382+02:002017-11-02T09:03:18.382+02:00Thanks so much!Thanks so much!Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-81831132340178278162017-11-01T23:47:56.640+02:002017-11-01T23:47:56.640+02:00Great post with great advice. Happy NaNoing
June...Great post with great advice. Happy NaNoing<br /><a href="https://www.junetakey.com/" rel="nofollow"> Juneta @ Writer's Gambit </a>Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-1814506242314681102017-11-01T21:50:07.904+02:002017-11-01T21:50:07.904+02:00Sounds like it, but if anyone can do it, I'm s...Sounds like it, but if anyone can do it, I'm sure it's you. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-6826476821749167572017-11-01T19:44:58.771+02:002017-11-01T19:44:58.771+02:00Suppose I'm starting in a way. I'm using a...Suppose I'm starting in a way. I'm using another year's Nano as my submission for my degree, so I'm having to read-write the novel, but this time with more care, Misha. Hard graft! ☹️lostinimaginaryworlds.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14765118845864442948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-65431909611599069282017-11-01T19:00:14.147+02:002017-11-01T19:00:14.147+02:00Fantastic advice, Misha! Love it! Sharing it now!Fantastic advice, Misha! Love it! Sharing it now!Mina Burrowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483363743530076604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-45069204941192208332017-11-01T17:44:26.259+02:002017-11-01T17:44:26.259+02:00Yeah I do that too, although I try to stick as clo...Yeah I do that too, although I try to stick as close to par as possible so one or two good days will see me catch up.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-60235574619256049262017-11-01T17:38:20.209+02:002017-11-01T17:38:20.209+02:00Very timely tips as I start in on my NaNo writing ...Very timely tips as I start in on my NaNo writing today. Personally, I'm hoping for some sprint-like days where I write and write and write to counteract those days where I get zero words down on the page. The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-54241118874284180322017-11-01T17:13:00.773+02:002017-11-01T17:13:00.773+02:00How you feel definitely shows in your writing. Gue...How you feel definitely shows in your writing. Guess you can't avoid it when writing is like pouring a bit of your soul onto the page. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-42402659100535462982017-11-01T17:09:54.785+02:002017-11-01T17:09:54.785+02:00You always have such excellent advice! I like the ...You always have such excellent advice! I like the 'Enjoy Yourself' part. <br />I've discovered that when I am having a good time, it shows in the writing.<br />Thanks for sharing!<br />Happy IWSG Day!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-16120037888032468142017-11-01T17:01:05.668+02:002017-11-01T17:01:05.668+02:00Same here. I sometimes push myself if I really fee...Same here. I sometimes push myself if I really feel I can, but often those high levels of productivity puts me out of commission for three to six months. So it's better to stick to slow(ish) writing that's consistent. <br /><br />Would be nice if I could get back to being consistent, though.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-32575738352854626592017-11-01T16:53:04.642+02:002017-11-01T16:53:04.642+02:00As someone who burns out easily, I completely agre...As someone who burns out easily, I completely agree about learning to pace yourself. And so true about how challenges should be fun and not stressful. I sometimes feel guilty for taking breaks when I have a deadline, but then I remind myself recharging is just as vital to the creation process...Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.com