National Novel Writing Month

In case you didn't already know, November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). So the goal is to write a novel (goal: 50,000 words) during the 30 days of November. NaNoWriMo is an organization (www.nanowrimo.org)and people all over the country actually attempt to write a novel during this month. There are groups all over the country, and I had my first meeting with the North Alabama group this weekend.

I'm, of course, a little nervous about the concept of writing 50,000 words in 30 days, but after meeting with the other writers... I'm totally pumped!
I felt a little out of the loop because pretty much everyone else is planning to write fantasy, sci-fi, horror or adventure and I plan on writing a Chick Lit novel... but they were encouraging to me even though I was the "odd-ball."

My story will be about one girl's dating adventures/misadventures on her search for Mr. Right. So... I'm a little cliche, but this is my first attempt at really writing a book and this is something that I feel like I can really try to do.

I'll keep you guys posted on my progress. I've been talking about writing forever, so now it's time to stop talking and start writing.
We're going to find out what I'm really made of!
Wish me luck!

Carri's To-Do List

1) Do not lose yourself – new surroundings should be an opportunity to discover more

2) Do not depend on how other people act to decide how you want to act

3) Do not let the worry of judgment suffocate your silliness

4) Write – every day, about everything, just write

5) Be happy – make yourself be happy. Look for the best and make it shine

6) Love him. Remind yourself why you love him. Encourage the things that make you love him

7) Be creative. Collage, draw, embrace the wedding as an outlet (and do others just for fun)

8) Be healthy. Learn to cook new things, learn new exercises, embrace health

9) Don’t stop learning. Sign up for a class, join a new club, don’t hold back

10) Keep the Optimism: Remember to find the silver lining in your thoughts about yourself, about your talents, about your life.