nano_09_blk_participant_100x100_1It’s official, I’m writing a novel in November. For years I’ve been reading about NaNoWriMo and wanting to give it a try, but November is usually a super busy time of the year for me. This year I had a game come out before the holiday season which means I actually have some time on my hands!

NaNoWriMo is a pledge to write a 50,000 word novel (or novella really) in the month of November. You can’t start writing ahead of time and it’s pencils down by the end of the month. The novel doesn’t need to be edited or polished, the point is just to get yourself to write.

How many people have “write a novel” on their to-do list? I know I do. It’s something I’ve always thought about for later. I love reading and used to be very creative. Growing up I would write stories all the time. Somewhere along the way everything got a little too serious and I haven’t made the time for it anymore. So quite probably my book will not be any good, but that’s not really the point. I want to reconnect to my creativity and do something that is far-fetched and a dream. So here goes, wish me luck.