Comments on: Novel endings and NaNoWriMo

By: Richard Galbraith

Richard Galbraith — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:20:28 +0000

really enjoying the response this post has had, thanks everyone, really looking forward to getting stuck in now...thanks for dropping by lynn and mainframe guy, you will indeed see me there.

By: Mainframeguy

Mainframeguy — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:06:15 +0000

I'm a nanowrimo newbie... I like your blog (not sure about white on black, but the fint is suitably writerly and it is obviously a mature blog. Pardon me skim reading but I think you are a genre writer and I'm aiming more for "literature" sorry if that sounds rude not sure what other word I can use. Vanilla? Anyway it may not make us entirely compatible, but sometimes different is good. Found you via bloggapedia and goign back there to look for more nanowrimo folk now.

By: Lynn Jordan--AuthorsToolsBlog

Lynn Jordan--AuthorsToolsBlog — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:50:47 +0000

Yes, endings can be tricky. One of my NaNoWriMo novels had three endings to start. It did help with the word count, but didn't help with the plot wind-up.

This will be my 6th year. I look forward to seeing you over there.

Lynn--ljordan @ nanowrimo

By: Richard Galbraith

Richard Galbraith — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:00:22 +0000

@vile & @sammi - thank you for your kind words, it has been a long and rocky road getting here, but i'm almost at the end now, i'll post about where i'm up to and what i'm currently exploring soon, the blog is taking second place at the moment however whilst i get rounded up. And Sammi, i'll add you on my nanowrimo as soon as their site is back up!

@karin - interesting insight on starting from the end and working back, trying to find a middle. I think with me, as the book is a method of self exploration, the end has changed multiple times as both the text has progressed and i've evolved and grown as a person. perhaps in my next novel it will be easier because it'll have more of a plan, and be less of an exercise in self discovery. best of luck with the novel as well!

By: Karin Zirk

Karin Zirk — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:51:49 +0000

I find it fascinating that you find the ending the hardest part of the novel. I too am finishing up a novel. I sort of finished it once, but now am lost in line editing with a self imposed deadline of November 1st.

I had the ending from the beginning of my writing process (in 1996) and it's been hard work to create a middle that supports my ending. But I think I've nailed it.

By: Sammi

Sammi — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:34:12 +0000

I am also a first timer in the NaNoWriMo participation :) I've added you on there (username sammillama), it should be cool to be able to see how others progress.

I also enjoyed reading this and several of your other entries. I've no idea of the amount of work and resolve it takes to write a novel (let alone where to start), but you seem to be doing splendidly and I wish you luck as your deadline draws nearer.

By: Vile

Vile — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:50:59 +0000

I envy your resolve, Writing is consuming.
NaNoWriMo is an interesting idea, might prove to be a spark for something, especially for newbies.

By: Caryn Caldwell

Caryn Caldwell — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:57:02 +0000

Congratulations on nearly reaching the end of your long book-writing journey. Good luck with meeting your deadline. It sounds like you're right on track for that. And best of luck with NaNoWriMo, too! Someday I'll do it, but the timing just never seems right.

Oh, and thanks for the link! That was so nice of you. :-)

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:00:19 +0000

Just learned about NaNoWriMo and am fascinated by the concept. Can't wait to see what develops for you.

By: Richard Galbraith

Richard Galbraith — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:36:08 +0000

hah, i'm not sure where you found that but i do love that sound track. i remember a few months back i was on a role, i looked up and i'd listened to it on repeat 6 times in a row...take from that what you will!

best of luck with nanowrimo as well, looking forward to seeing what you and everyone else comes up with.