This year, I decided to try something new. During November (National Novel Writing Month), I wrote a story, or at least part of a story everyday. It was hard sometimes, but I had a great time working on it.
Usually, most writers aim to write around 1,500 words a day, but I decided to do a mini experience with 300 words per day.
Here are some NaNoWriMo experiences.
Lazy Days:
Some days, I had absolutely no idea what to write about. My advice for those days is to keep pushing on, maybe you’ll get an idea burst.
Idea Bursts:
Idea Bursts are amazing. They basically are a whole cloud of ideas, so that you can write a ton of words for a while without stopping.
No Story Arc:
When I started this experience, I did not have a plan in mind. I started writing without a plot line and just built my story around my previous writing.
Writing the Ending:
One day, I had an (almost) lazy day. That’s when I decided to work on the ending. I couldn’t think of anything of write at the point I was at, so why not try to write an ending? I had a lot of fun with it, and it helped me get unstuck that day.
I have written 11,573 words in total! I am going to edit my story in December, and I will definitely share some more of my experiences then!