Look back at blog one – a good journey for the novel and novelist?
Oh yes. It's been an incredibly busy month for me, so completing Nanowrimo feels like a real achievement. I've regained a sense of focus and discipline that I should apply to other writing projects.
Did you enjoy the experience?
Of course, despite all the late nights and other distractions. Next time I decide to do this I might set aside a few weekdays to focus on it, that would alleviate some of the daily stress of getting the words out (and, most importantly, let me sleep more).
Now November is over, when do you think you’ll revisit your NaNo novel again?
It'll rest for at least a month or two, as I already have a few projects lined up for December. Knowing me, I won't look at it again until next summer! The longer you leave a piece of writing, the fresher your eyes will be when the time to edit comes along.
How many words do you see the final version of your manuscript being?
Probably about 50,000 words! With rewriting it might go slightly over that, but not more than 75,000 words. I don't see this as a long story.
Do you have any advice you could pass on to others who are considering entering NaNoWriMo 2014?
Take each day as it comes. Write something every day, because the word counts accumulate. The pep talks do help, read them. If it's not fun anymore, stop writing.
And finally… would you do it again?!
Absolutely.
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