NaNoWriMo 2023 Update

It’s November 2023 which means it’s time to attack NaNoWriMo once more. I’ve succeeded three times before, but I’ve struggled to write since 2020… So, this is my attempt to get back on the horse and ride into the sunset!

NaNoWriMo 2023 Update

It seems like a crazy decision to attempt to write 1,667 words a day for all of November when I’ve barely managed that much in a day for a long time. Well, I’ve cleared my schedule and have minimal work to keep up with regarding this site. I’m also determined to rediscover my drive and work towards my vision of publishing more books. The last one was in 2018… However, I have unpublished all of my stories, so I am starting from zero. I’m excited and nervous all at the same time.

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Pressure!!!

Daily Word Count

DateDaily GoalAchievedRunning GoalTotal Achieved
Nov 11,6672,7911,6672,791
Nov 21,6671,2513,3344,042
Nov 31,6675,001
Nov 41,6676,668
Nov 51,6678,335
Nov 61,66710,002
Nov 71,66711,669
Nov 81,66713,336
Nov 91,66715,003
Nov 101,66716,670
Nov 111,66718,337
Nov 121,66720,004
Nov 131,66721,671
Nov 141,66723,338
Nov 151,66725,005
Nov 161,66726,672
Nov 171,66728,339
Nov 181,66730,006
Nov 191,66731,673
Nov 201,66733,340
Nov 211,66735,007
Nov 221,66736,674
Nov 231,66738,341
Nov 241,66740,008
Nov 251,66741,675
Nov 261,66743,342
Nov 271,66745,009
Nov 281,66746,676
Nov 291,66748,343
Nov 301,66750,010
Last updated 2023-11-03 10:00 (EST)
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So, which bit goes where?

Daily Thoughts

Day 1

I started writing the moment November began, staying up later than I had planned. However, I came away with 1,784 words so it was worth it. During the night, I started to question if this was the opening chapter I wanted, so I’m going to write a second one and see which I prefer. That should keep the words flowing, and there are still fourteen hours left on day 1!

Update: By the end of day one, I had two chapter ones… Not quite how I thought it would go, but they’re all words that count towards the total. Finished with 2,791.

Day 2

So, now I have three chapter ones… However, this one feels like a keeper. I’m what is known as a sequential writer. I can’t write the scenes out of order, so getting the first one right allows me to keep going. Again, it’s more words so it’s all good. I think I should be able to push on now and start chapter two. Fun times. My current word count is 4,042.



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2 Comments

    • Thanks. I managed some more, although I’m sitting here staring at two chapter ones, and I’m still convinced it’s the opening this story needs… Oh well. All words count!

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