Comments on: A healthy dose of NaNo failure http://writemeg.com/2009/12/02/a-healthy-dose-of-nano-failure/ Another take on writing, reading, loving -- and eating Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:44:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Since writers write, I’ll be writing « write meg! http://writemeg.com/2009/12/02/a-healthy-dose-of-nano-failure/#comment-3761 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:41:12 +0000 http://writemeg.com/?p=5341#comment-3761 [...] up that document a few days ago was stomach-pain-inducing. Through my NaNoWriMo troubles this year, I kept reminding myself that I did have something on the backburner — I [...]

]]> By: Jessica http://writemeg.com/2009/12/02/a-healthy-dose-of-nano-failure/#comment-3710 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:02:12 +0000 http://writemeg.com/?p=5341#comment-3710 As you know, I didn’t finish either. No big deal, we’ll get it next year! I like the idea of you returning to the 60 pages you already wrote. Can’t wait to hear about it!

]]> By: justicejenniferreads http://writemeg.com/2009/12/02/a-healthy-dose-of-nano-failure/#comment-3708 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:12:16 +0000 http://writemeg.com/?p=5341#comment-3708 I didn’t complete the NaNo challenge either. But I think that even when you fail, you learn something valuable. And I sure did: I learned that next year, I’m going to need to dedicate more time and effort into my novel. I got stuck with my characters and didn’t know where I wanted to send them next and I let that block prevent me from writing for far too many days. This will not happen next year. I’m glad that failing hasn’t discouraged you from writing, it hasn’t discouraged me either. In fact, I would say the opposite is true. I’m now more encouraged than ever.

]]> By: Lex http://writemeg.com/2009/12/02/a-healthy-dose-of-nano-failure/#comment-3698 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:36:13 +0000 http://writemeg.com/?p=5341#comment-3698 You did your best! There’s always next year :)

]]> By: Alexa http://writemeg.com/2009/12/02/a-healthy-dose-of-nano-failure/#comment-3695 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:37:31 +0000 http://writemeg.com/?p=5341#comment-3695 I didn’t finish either I think I was over confident too because I did it last year and this year I had a whole outline and character sketches and everything. I also had a six month old baby though :) So I’ve decided I’ll have to take the marathoner approach not the sprint!

Are you going to tell us anymore about your book? I’m writing YA too.

Good luck!

]]> By: Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit) http://writemeg.com/2009/12/02/a-healthy-dose-of-nano-failure/#comment-3692 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:28:26 +0000 http://writemeg.com/?p=5341#comment-3692 I hear you. I had similar issues and writing the novel was not a priority in November. I’m making a concerted effort in 2010 to revisit the novel I have and to get to it.

At least we tried, right?!

]]> By: rhapsodyinbooks http://writemeg.com/2009/12/02/a-healthy-dose-of-nano-failure/#comment-3691 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:22:37 +0000 http://writemeg.com/?p=5341#comment-3691 I think if you weren’t ready, then it wasn’t time for you to write! Just because it was time for NaNo doesn’t mean it was time for you. I’m sure the story hiding inside you will come out!

]]> By: Kimberly Franklin http://writemeg.com/2009/12/02/a-healthy-dose-of-nano-failure/#comment-3690 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:59:20 +0000 http://writemeg.com/?p=5341#comment-3690 “Once again, I let daily dramas keep me from doing what it is I love most: writing.”

This is exactly what I’ve been doing lately, too. But, I guess we shouldn’t beat ourselves down. Life happens. We can’t stop it. (Though, I haven’t given up on finding that magic button that halts my crazy life–so I have all the time I want to write. If I ever find it, I’ll let you know.)

Also, I’m with you on the “there’s a story in me that I’m just not telling.” It really sucks when you work so hard on a story, yet, it never feels right. You know, like somethings missing.

I’ve had this problem lately, but I think I’m finally back on track. At least I hope I am!

PS – I’m so jealous. I want to go to LA so bad!

]]> By: bermudaonion http://writemeg.com/2009/12/02/a-healthy-dose-of-nano-failure/#comment-3689 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:57:58 +0000 http://writemeg.com/?p=5341#comment-3689 Hey, at least you gave it a shot! Keep at it.

]]> By: Nicole http://writemeg.com/2009/12/02/a-healthy-dose-of-nano-failure/#comment-3688 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:38:24 +0000 http://writemeg.com/?p=5341#comment-3688 It is a scary thing to face down 50,000 words. Congrats on the start of your YA novel. It’s great to try new things.

]]>