A novel-writing team has formed! I’ve got two folks on board with me as part of NaNoWriMo. Please welcome:
Brian and Whitney!
Help cheer us on as we attempt to write 50,000 words in 30 days.
To prove our commitment to this writing endeavor, each of us will be writing a check of a sizable amount to an organization of our choosing that is in direct opposition to our values (i.e. Traditional Family Fund, Republican Party, People Against Cute Puppies, etc.) and sealing it in a stamped, addressed envelope. We will then be handing these envelopes to an impartial person with instruction to drop in the mail if we fail to complete the 50,000 word goal. No pleading, wining or begging for financial mercy allowed.
Not Keeping Score will be tracking word count and posting updates. However, things might be pretty limited, considering words are precious commodities and will need to be hoarded. Your comments and encouragment are much appreciate, though. Stay posted!
-Shannon
oh dear Shannon. you are crazy with this check idea. i laugh. it WOULD be good motivation –but me personally thinks of the motivation required to do such a thing AS part of the challenge. but thats just me. i also haven’t written any sort of outline or thought much about it. i try to be crazy like that. but i will be with you tomorrow. and Brian and Whitney. for reals. for fun. for hearts.
Well – welcome aboard, Jared! And you bring up a valid point: the challenge IS the motivation. But I know you and I have plenty of that. I’ll see you in cyber space… and I’ll see you at the end of 50,000, baby! I urge you to send over periodic word counts and we’ll include you in postings!
-Shannon