This is it, Wrimos. As Day 29 ends and Day 30 begins, we are left with only one writing day left in NaNoWriMo 2014! It’s been a crazy ride, and I appreciate you all taking it with me. Now, excuse me while I maintain radio silence in an effort to finish this manuscript. I am so close I can taste it!
Today’s Word Count: 3,612
Total Word Count: 71,865
Estimated Writing Time: 2 hours
Feeling: Everything — excited, petrified, determined, prepared.
Motivation: Getting through “the big scene” so I can write the fallout and finish my manuscript tomorrow.
Inspiration: Watching the NaNoWriMo winner announcements pour in over WordPress and Twitter, sending me positive energy and reminding me I’m not alone in this crazy journey!
Biggest Triumph: Writing “the big scene,” the one that changes everything and puts my protagonist in incredible peril. I’ve pictured it in my mind as I have written the rest of the novel, and now that it has happened, it feels incredibly surreal. I love it.
Biggest Setback: Because what I wrote today was the most important material of my novel so far, I got very nervous and took a while to start. However, I gave myself a pep talk, promised myself I could edit later, and wrote with abandon. For a first draft, I think it’s good.
Helpful Insights: If you’re like me, as you reach the end of your manuscript, you may begin to feel nervous and/or freeze up a little. If this happens, do whatever it takes to snap yourself out of it. Look at yourself in the mirror and give yourself a pep talk. Browse through the rest of your novel and remind yourself that you can do this. Write yourself a note allowing your writing to suck and promising yourself you can edit later.
Whatever you need to do, do it quickly and then get to writing! The best thing you can do for yourself is write and remind yourself that you can do this! Besides, the faster you write, the faster you will reach the end, leaving your doubts with nothing else to say!
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Kate M. Colby 