The Race is About to Begin
Tomorrow, nay in only a few short hours, the writing will begin. Oh how I wish my outline was complete and my characters better defined. I will admit I am nervous and intimidated, and it is because of these two lacking areas. I do have quite a bit of work done on my outline, and I have a few characters defined, settings figured out, and even a few ideas for new races. It still greatly concerns me that one of the holes in my plot is near the beginning. I fear I will hit that wall all too soon, and be permanently derailed (though in truth, I will probably be able to continue the story with the “hole” and add it later).
I am not ready, but I have no choice. I do wish I would have remembered about NaNoWriMo sooner so I could have spent more time planning out my novel. I have no choice. I am too tired to worry about it tonight, and tomorrow the writing begins and I will have no time to worry at all. My goal for tomorrow is 2,000 words, but I hope for 4,000 - 5,000 words to give me a buffer. The sheer enthusiasm of actually writing out the story that has been bouncing about my head ought to be able to carry me that far, I hope.
I shall attempt to post regular updates and even a few excerpts as I develop my story. Leave comments, especially if I am stuck on some point.
“Ask not for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee.”