02 Apr Gifts from Camp NaNoWriMo

So, Camp NaNoWriMo started yesterday and as promised to myself I jumped headlong into it.

I’ve started working on a novel; and even though the plot seemed sketchy, I still took the plunge. I did worry about not having enough length and scenes in the storyline to qualify it as a novel.

I am finally working on my novel. And in the process getting to know new things about myself too. YAY!! It’s just Day 2 today and I’ve got down 1500 words already. What could be better than that! Double YAY!!

During my evening walk yesterday, a new idea occurred to me and gave me a breakthrough for making a dull scene more interesting and moving the story forward. That’s when I realized that I’m a ‘pantser’.

Earlier, I had kept pushing the ‘writing a novel’ phase for another time, thinking I wasn’t ready or that the plot wasn’t good enough. But now, after this incident, I am pretty sure I shall manage.

Till recently I would also continuously question myself about my writing skills. An oft repeated question would be – Am I a Writer?

But now, with this discovery, not only is that question answered but I also know what kind! Thrilled about this gift from Camp NaNoWriMo.

This being my very first attempt, I’ve kept a modest target – 10,000 words but the novel may turn out to be longer than that. Of course, the post-writing phase of editing and re-writing is far more important. As of now, I am just focussed on the writing bit. I’ve started the journey. I shall now strive to reach the finishing line.

A trial version of Scrivener is available for Camp NaNoWriMo participants and I’m loving it so far. It has indeed made writing easier.

I’m super-excited about the journey ahead and the learnings it promises to bring with it.

What’s the latest update with you? Are you also participating in Camp NaNo or are you doing the Blogging A to Z challenge?

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