So today I got through almost 2,000 words, which puts me right where I wanted to be.

Is it quality, though? I think not. This is definitely not a good way for me to write. I can feel it as I go. I need to write better and I can’t with the pressure to produce.

Some of it is good (for me at least), but if I was going to edit now I would cut out a bunch and rewrite a lot. The way I work, I need to get it more right the first time and I can’t at this speed. Still, I will stick with it because I want to get to 30 days and solidify this habit.

I am worried a bit that the story will finish before I hit 50k. If I stick to the outline (which I usually do), the story just might not have the legs to go all the way. It feels more like 40k. I’ll have to see how it goes tomorrow!

Also, I am still without a title. I’ll have one soon I’m sure.

It’s already at the end of November 1st and even with the extra hour I only managed to write my opening sentence. A full 5 words!

I awoke encased in metal.

That is usually how I work, though. I spend a long time figuring out what opening to use and once I do the story flows more easily from there. I think the act of testing out opening sentences forces me to develop a style and tone for the whole peice, thus when I finally pick one I know what to write next.

We’ll have to see how it goes. My first real day of writing will be tomorrow. My goal is to finish the first chapter and most of the second. Around 2,000 words.

I have decided this year, now that I am able and willing to comfortably fall into a writing schedule, to participate in NaNoWriMo. Starting November 1st, I will begin a novel. The goal is to finish it, with at least 50,000 words, by the end of the month.

I think this is a poor way to write a novel but a great way to get motivated and into the habit of writing every day. To this end, I will be working on one of my older ideas that I always wanted to write but never thought was good enough.

If it doesn’t work out, I will not consider this a waste of time, because I plan on making a habit of writing every day. Who knows? Maybe through the act of creation my novel will grow in depth and meaning as I write it.

It is untitled at the moment, but I will divulge details as I start chugging along. Once the event starts you will hopefully be able to view my word count and progress below the graphic on the right.

If anyone is interested in participating with me, feel free to let me know. We can have a race.