November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). I am typically a freelance and children’s writer.  Not a novelist.   I have thought about writing a novel many times only to end up talking myself out of it.  I envision that lovely book cover with the words “A novel written by” with my name printed in a lovely script font underneath. Then I either discourage myself by thinking about how much time I would need or I write a few pages and give up after seeing all the sentences that need editing already.  You’re just not good enough, that taunting little voice whispers.  So I quit and begin writing something I am good at.

Now, if I am challenged to do something–well, that is another story.  I immediately feel the rush of adrenaline permeating through my body and my mind begins to stir with all the things I could accomplish by completing the challenge.

Write a 50, 000 word novel in 30 days?  No problem. Most novels are twice that length and if  I am writing on a such a tight deadline, I won’t have time to spend articulating over every word, sentence or paragraph.  I will just write. And ultimately that is exactly what I want to be doing.

So it’s on…beginning in 5 days. Want to join me? Find me under ThePrude so we could be writing buddies!

NaNoWriMo also sponsors an incredible Young Writer’s Program.  Schools from all over the nation participate, starting as young as Kindergarten.  School participants receive badges, buttons, stickers, and more!  Each child who completes their challenge, their word count is determined by their teacher, receives a FREE paperback copy of their very own book! Each child who participates receives a certificate and other incentives from their teacher.

So, who’s with me?? If you are up for this challenge, leave a comment telling me about what you hope to accomplish!