This was supposed to be up the first Sunday of December, but apparently, I just couldn't make myself sit down and type it up. There are numerous reasons for the two week hiatus, but there's no reason for me to get into those. This is meant to let you know how my NaNoWriMo 2016 experience ended.
Sadly, I did not "win" at the overall goal. I fell severely short of the 50K. Part of it may have been a misjudging of how much I actually wrote by hand and a lack of every word I typed during the month of November. I only managed 9300 words.
Still, that's 9300 more words than I'd had before the month, and most of that was on one of two stories - my Librarians Leverage crossover and a Harry Potter Katekyo Hitman Reborn! crossover. My Librarians Leverage crossover is causing me a headache since I somehow lost the complete first chapter that I'd typed up last year. I still have chapter 2 and the beginning of chapter 3, but considering each chapter is based on each episode of The Librarians, it'll be very time-consuming working on that chapter again.
Anyway, while I didn't complete the 50K word goal, I'm certain others did, and I wish to congratulate those who managed that lofty goal that I have yet to meet. Maybe next year?
Showing posts with label NaNoWriMo 2016. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NaNoWriMo 2016. Show all posts
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Sunday, November 27, 2016
NaNoWriMo 2016: 3/4
Only one more week (well, three days) of NaNoWriMo 2016, then it'll be revise or continue writing if the story isn't done until, well, until I feel a need to stop. The problem? I've only recently hit the 5k marker. So, NaNoWriMo is almost done and I've only managed about 1/10 of the necessary words to complete my task.
Don't worry, though. Even if I don't hit that 50k word count goal, I managed to work on my story, and I think I even came up with a title for this particular fanfic: The Librarian's Hitter. It may still change, but currently, it's a work in progress and sometimes I like what I'm working on. Then I'll hit a rough patch and try to work on some other section only to realize that rough patch is almost integral to how this next section is going to play out.
This is particularly true because the fanfiction I'm working on will eventually deviate from the actual canon. Currently, it's very similar. The biggest differences are some background information and some of the events that occur "off screen", like when they're researching in the third episode or the trip from Oklahoma in the pilot. I've taken liberties that mean some of the information about the on-screen events will be changed. By the end of the first season, there's going to hopefully be a lot more maneuverability for me, though, having seen season two, finally, it does mean a huge number of changes to a few of those episodes. The one I'm going to have the most fun with will be the episode involving Holknolote (did I get that right?)
Anyway, keep writing out there and don't be worried about that deadline. Even if you fail on the grand finale, you managed something which better than not even trying. Besides, maybe you learned something new or made some new friends?
Don't worry, though. Even if I don't hit that 50k word count goal, I managed to work on my story, and I think I even came up with a title for this particular fanfic: The Librarian's Hitter. It may still change, but currently, it's a work in progress and sometimes I like what I'm working on. Then I'll hit a rough patch and try to work on some other section only to realize that rough patch is almost integral to how this next section is going to play out.
This is particularly true because the fanfiction I'm working on will eventually deviate from the actual canon. Currently, it's very similar. The biggest differences are some background information and some of the events that occur "off screen", like when they're researching in the third episode or the trip from Oklahoma in the pilot. I've taken liberties that mean some of the information about the on-screen events will be changed. By the end of the first season, there's going to hopefully be a lot more maneuverability for me, though, having seen season two, finally, it does mean a huge number of changes to a few of those episodes. The one I'm going to have the most fun with will be the episode involving Holknolote (did I get that right?)
Anyway, keep writing out there and don't be worried about that deadline. Even if you fail on the grand finale, you managed something which better than not even trying. Besides, maybe you learned something new or made some new friends?
Sunday, November 20, 2016
NaNoWriMo 2016: 2/4
So, here's a quick update, what with Thanksgiving coming up and a busy week baking and possibly doing some other cooking, I'm going to seriously try to catch up to where I need to be...marathoning write-ins will be occurring likely tomorrow. Thank goodness I took some much needed time off for this week! I have yet to reach 5k.
Okay, truthfully, I may have hit the 5k, but between working on other projects that catch my attention, school work, two jobs, housework, and making certain that we have actual food at least once a week, not everything has been accurately counted. I think the official current word count is still below 4k, but above 3k. This is likely to change after this post, but I'm just trying to focus and am having a hard time keeping to one thing at a time. If you have any suggestions, I'll gladly read them, but be warned, I don't take well to time management tips. Very few work out and, yes, I'm a severe procrastinator, as evidenced by inability to keep to my own schedule in check when it comes simply to a blog.
I am trying, though, so I'll let myself have a piece of strawberry cake with s'mores icing, maybe. Those watermelon pop tarts sound even more intriguing than cake does, though. I wonder if Ezekiel would try to eat them? Maybe I'll have that as a little excerpt for my crossover....
Anyway, for those who are actually attempting NaNoWriMo, keep writing, and have fun. For those who are about to have a fun-filled week getting ready for Thanksgiving and then the winter holiday fun immediately after - good luck, we're all going to need it this year.
Okay, truthfully, I may have hit the 5k, but between working on other projects that catch my attention, school work, two jobs, housework, and making certain that we have actual food at least once a week, not everything has been accurately counted. I think the official current word count is still below 4k, but above 3k. This is likely to change after this post, but I'm just trying to focus and am having a hard time keeping to one thing at a time. If you have any suggestions, I'll gladly read them, but be warned, I don't take well to time management tips. Very few work out and, yes, I'm a severe procrastinator, as evidenced by inability to keep to my own schedule in check when it comes simply to a blog.
I am trying, though, so I'll let myself have a piece of strawberry cake with s'mores icing, maybe. Those watermelon pop tarts sound even more intriguing than cake does, though. I wonder if Ezekiel would try to eat them? Maybe I'll have that as a little excerpt for my crossover....
Anyway, for those who are actually attempting NaNoWriMo, keep writing, and have fun. For those who are about to have a fun-filled week getting ready for Thanksgiving and then the winter holiday fun immediately after - good luck, we're all going to need it this year.
Sunday, November 13, 2016
NaNoWriMo 2016: 1/4
So, here's my NaNo information. It's the first post in my journey and instead of linking you to previous posts or the NaNo website, I'll just direct you to read any previous NaNo related post for the link. I'll likely add the links in next Sunday's post.
This time I'll be working on continuing the Librarians/Leverage crossover I started in a previous NaNo event. Have I stuck with just my LLXer? NO. I have worked on a Reading the books story regarding Harry Potter and Supernatural and a Harry Potter and Katekyo Hitman! Reborn Crossover where Harry and Skull are the same person. I've also a few other things floating around to work on which promises to keep me very occupied whenever I sit to write. In a way I'm dreading all the revision I'll start on next month, but that's alright. My Eerie Estates series will sometimes call to me as well. However, I have not abandoned anything, just severely neglected it all. Perhaps this will return me to days of churning out numerous pages of seemingly random slices of life in seemingly random worlds?
Anyway, I've only 786 words as I type this on my official word count, though I know it's more. I'll be getting a proper word count update after I post this. Type you all next week. If you're participating, good luck. If not, it's not too late to join or even start planning for next year! Anyway, have fun folks and be safe!
This time I'll be working on continuing the Librarians/Leverage crossover I started in a previous NaNo event. Have I stuck with just my LLXer? NO. I have worked on a Reading the books story regarding Harry Potter and Supernatural and a Harry Potter and Katekyo Hitman! Reborn Crossover where Harry and Skull are the same person. I've also a few other things floating around to work on which promises to keep me very occupied whenever I sit to write. In a way I'm dreading all the revision I'll start on next month, but that's alright. My Eerie Estates series will sometimes call to me as well. However, I have not abandoned anything, just severely neglected it all. Perhaps this will return me to days of churning out numerous pages of seemingly random slices of life in seemingly random worlds?
Anyway, I've only 786 words as I type this on my official word count, though I know it's more. I'll be getting a proper word count update after I post this. Type you all next week. If you're participating, good luck. If not, it's not too late to join or even start planning for next year! Anyway, have fun folks and be safe!
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