I think I read somewhere that Chris Baty started National Novel Writing Month with 8 people…maybe it was 7. Anyway, that was 11 years ago. This year, almost 150,000 people are writing novels in November.

I don’t know about you, but I think that’s just awesome. Not because it’s going to turn out some fantastic literature, although I guess it could. I love it because art for art’s sake is FUN. It’s like kindergarten all over again, and no messy fingerpainting is ever rejected. It’s all “art”! It’ll end up on the refrigerator! Woot!

If you’re a writer, you know the thrill of a new project, the excitement of that first idea and the big opening. Of course, things get tough pretty quick, but the cool thing about nano is the set-up: writing is how you win. You just write. Doesn’t have to be good. Just has to be words. I like that kind of low expectation! LOL

So, I’m working on my nano novel…don’t have a title yet. I did do a plot outline, though. 30 plot points, one for each day. I’m on plot point 4 so far, even though it’s day 5. Up to 8000+ words.

Hey, it’s not too late to dive in. www.nanowrimo.org I convinced a couple of people to try it, and they are having the time of their lives. If you’re looking for a little harmless, wild fun, take a ride with me on the nano train.

See you for edits in December.

Moira Reid
www.readmoore.com