2 posts tagged “books”
This November I will be join many other writers attempting to write a 50,000 word novel in the span of a month, or as some call it NaNo. Check out NaNoWriMo.org to find out what it's all about.
This year will be my fourth year participating and hopeful this will be the year that I actually finish on time. My inner editor always acts up during NaNo and I'll get caught up in editing as I go which throws me off.
So I'm starting my prep early this year. I'm re-reading one of my favorite writing books, Novelist's Boot Camp by Todd A. Stone. That should help me kick the ass of my inner editor and critic so they shut up until December when I can actually start editing.
So much is going on in October typically I don't get a chance to do any prep. And although you can't start any of your novel before November 1st it is a good idea to get yourself ready for it.
I'm also going to be investing in a lot of caffeine.
I'm one of the people who got sucked into the Twilight saga by Stephenie Meyer. Yes, I know I'm in my twentysomething years and really the books are for young adults. Who cares? A book you enjoy is a book you enjoy and I was reading books meant for adults when I was younger so why can't it work both ways?
Anyway, moving along.
I had read the first chapter of Midnight Sun that was released on the author's website and it looked good. So I was pretty happy to hear that it was going to be finished and published. ( For those who don't know it's "Twilight" retold from Edward's point of view.)
Then last week someone leaked the first twelve chapters online which prompted Stephenie Meyer to write a message saying how bad she was taking this and that at this point she wasn't able to finish Midnight Sun because of it. She also posted the chapters on her website.
It's understandable. I know that when I'm upset about something my writing suffers, especially if my current work in progress is the cause of the upset.
But I must admit I'm a little disappointed. I read the first twelve chapters and (mostly) enjoyed them. I hope really hope she changes her mind.
At least I have the movie to look forward to.
