Look what November of 2016 did!
Every journey has a take-away in it. NanoWriMo had a lot more than the happiness of having 50k word count, winner title, certificate and few goodies.
It was not about 50k word count. It was how each word added to the count making it 50k. The journey started with sprints organized by WRIMO INDIA group. I used to write at morning 11.00 am and night 9.00 pm sprints which were 30 minutes each. In each sprint which used to happen either on twitter, NaNo forum or Facebook, I got 1000 plus words. As there were fellow writers writing along with me, it added an extra zeal and passion to aim for the highest word count in every sprint. While free I used to plan what to write during the sprint schedules. As there was a good progress with initial two sprints per day, I started hosting a sprint at 7.00 pm and managed to do so in the last two weeks of the month. By 25th of the month I had hit my 50k. The last 5 days were the toughest. I had to write around 7k more and was short of words. Had to look for plots to fit inside the novel and extend it.
Through the November, I made many new friends, interacted with other writers, got a chance to motivate other writers, I can append this list with a lot many such. There were people with much hectic schedule and commitments than mine but still had every hope of writing and making it to the word count. They did. The Facebook group was a “never-give-up environment”. The India ML’s and other writings WRIMOs were equally encouraging to anyone who wants to write. The NaNoWriMo site had a lot of inspirational materials too. The pep talks, regular events, forum discussions, encouraging statistical charts all made the journey worth its every step. Though November had its own personal and professional commitments, with the existing support it was not difficult for the novel to keep baby steps every day and turn to fully fledged youth in month’s time. It had just glued into the daily routine, perfectly!
Above all of it, there is happiness of getting the first draft of novel ready. There is an excitement that now I want to experiment and try out the various sequencing of chapters to best fit the flow of plots. I am all ready for the edit and fill the missing gaps and loops. I will be releasing a novel as ebook and free download.
Look what November of 2016 did! It packed me bundles of cherish-able memories and left me wanting for more! My sincere thanks to everyone who supported in the journey and making it through. Well, I now know my plans for November! Every November ahead!
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1. i 4 you – NaNoWriMo
2. NaNoWriMo 2016 – Week 1 Updates
3. NaNoWriMo 2016 – Week 2 Updates
4. NanoWriMo 2016 – Week 3 Updates
5. NaNoWriMo 2016 – Week 4 Updates
6. i 4 you – Preface
Congrats on getting the draft ready, you must be really pleased.
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Pleasing it is! Thank you so much.. 🙂
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Anytime man.
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Ahh congrats!!!
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Thanks a many.. 🙂
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Congrats!
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Thank you… 🙂
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Congos Prakash on your work😊
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Thank you so much.. 🙂
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Well done. And good luck with where it goes next! 🙂
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Thanks a many. 🙂 I do have a lot of hopes to finish it in next two months.. 🙂 Thank you for the wishes.. 🙂
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You, Prakash are simply AMAZING!!!
((hugs)) Sherri-Ellen & Purrince Siddhartha
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Thank you so much.. 🙂
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Bundle of cherishable memories depict your joy and excitement and the experiene you have got is priceless 🙂
0 to 50K is a great achievement
Very well done!!!
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Very true.. 🙂
Thank you many Madeeha.. 🙂
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Wow!
That must have been a experience. I have to catch up with the readings and I guess that would be in scheduled sprints too!
Good luck.. And happy editing and publishing the brand new e-book😊
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Ha ha… I hope the sprints help you too. I will reach out your blog sometime soon.. 🙂
Thank you Hargun.. 🙂 It’s gonna be slow and steady edit. A packed month in progress.. 🙂
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They always help if done diligently..😝
You are welcome 😊
Good luck!
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🙂 Thank you.. 🙂
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Great journey from 0-50k,hope you will publish the book in dec.
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Editing is taking a lot of time than expected and I am only able to spend like 30 mins a day. Will try my best to finish soon.. 🙂
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I can understand bro.
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Great job done… 🙂
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Thanks a many.. 🙂
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Kudos Prakasah! It is clear that you not only displayed the discipline and drive to complete but motivated others as well to achieve the milestone!
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Thank you so much sir.. 🙂 Your comment always makes me smile.. 🙂
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Oh wow…. this is grand… congo on that magical number. BTW, how many days did it take you to reach there? I’m sure, you didn’t wait for Nov. 30… 😀 😀
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Thank you so much.. 🙂 I could manage it by Nov 25.. 🙂
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Many many congratulations Prakash. I hope one-day to be able to atleast participate, even if it’s once. By the way, what genre did you write?
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Thank you so much. I will remind you well in advance next year!
Its a romantic one titled – “i 4 you”. 🙂
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