We should do this
Posted by Francis Oct 20 2011 23:03 GMT in Francis
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maybe
Reply by Fallen Shade Oct 20 2011 23:05 GMT

Did it last year, but only made it to 13k because I started late and then pussied out when I couldn't catch up. Planning on trying again this year, but I'm not sure what the plot's going to be yet. Right now it's about losers who go around mugging people for their souls. jolly fun times eh wot wot

If anyone else decides to do it, then be my writing buddy when they put that feature back up wheeeeee

Reply by Tayl Oct 20 2011 23:41 GMT
Do they define what a novel is?
Reply by Francis Oct 20 2011 23:57 GMT

From the FAQ:

Why 50,000 words? And how do you define ‘novel’?

Our experiences over the past twelve years show that 50,000 is a difficult but doable goal, even for people with full-time jobs and children. The length makes it a short novel. We don’t use the word “novella” because it doesn’t seem to impress people the way “novel” does.

We define a novel as “a lengthy work of fiction.” Beyond that, we let you decide whether what you’re writing falls under the heading of “novel.” In short: If you believe you’re writing a novel, we believe you’re writing a novel too.

Basically, you just write 50,000 words that make a story and it counts. Some people even make collections of short stories, so yeah.

Reply by Tayl Oct 21 2011 00:07 GMT
mmmnope
but i support you all entirely
Reply by Viddd Oct 21 2011 03:29 GMT

hey guys i'm going to be a ~writefaggot!~ and bump this because i need some cool kids like you to help me pick which story i'm going to write

You can see them here, but I'm assuming most (if not all) of you don't have NaNo accounts so you can reply here instead of there with your judgments of shittiness and/or greatness. Or not. You know, whatevs.

Unrelated:

cats are neat

Reply by Tayl Oct 28 2011 21:09 GMT
Considering doing this, but still undecided on my story.
Reply by Gold Prognosticus Oct 29 2011 19:32 GMT
More than one thousand words a day, every day – not a chance in hell!
Reply by Smaug Oct 30 2011 16:29 GMT
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