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Permalink Reply by NaKesha Brown on October 21, 2011 at 9:28am

Mentally, I have. I haven't actually put anything to paper yet. Since its such a short time, I definitely need an outline.

Permalink Reply by Veronica Young on October 21, 2011 at 9:31am

Hey NaKesha!

What's your project? Do you have in mind what it is your writing about?

Permalink Reply by NaKesha Brown on October 31, 2011 at 12:47pm

Hi Veronica! I have this paranormal idea that has been rolling around in my head forever. It's nanowrimo eve and I still haven't worked on my outline. I'm a glutton for punishment. What about you?

Permalink Reply by Candice W. Coghill on October 21, 2011 at 7:01pm

I have a rough outline; 5o% on paper and 50% still in my head at this point.  My 2 main characters are fleshed out, and I'm working tomorrow on the other characters.  I've done background research for the 2 primary locations and some research involving questions of culture and religion -- awaiting some responses from other SheWriters who are helping with the latter.

 

Still fill totally unprepared, but I tend to be a "pantster" anyway. (This is my 1st NaNo.)

Good luck to all !

Permalink Reply by GiGi Rena on October 22, 2011 at 9:36pm

Candice you are better of than I am!  I have maybe 25% on paper 50% in my head and I haven't found the other 25% :-0  This is my first NaNo as well so here goes nothing :-D

Good luck to all!

GR

Permalink Reply by Renee Canter Johnson on October 22, 2011 at 10:41am

I have nothing.  Sigh.  I have been editing two novels and maintaining my blog, so my brain has no empty chamber.  The plan, however, is to finish the editing - one down and one to go - and warn blog followers that posts may be sparce during November, although I am sure there will be many hair pulling moments that will lend themselves to posts.  Any brainstorming advice would be appreciated.

Permalink Reply by Lucy Anne Smith on October 22, 2011 at 10:52am

Hey, I have also tried both and both went very well. However the planned one was a little easier. At the moment I also have 50% planned on paper and 50% in my head. I am still editing a book which is going to be published in nov 2011 by xyno books called Betrayal. I will be finished with that by the 24th oct. so I can plan from then.I can't wait!

 

Permalink Reply by Selene MacLeod on October 22, 2011 at 9:05pm

I have a tendency to ramble and lose focus, so I've prepared a vague outline. Last year I had character sketches and a spreadsheet  for what "happens," plot-wise, each day. I didn't quite make it. The "front story" was done, but the "B story" petered out.