#nanomo

[mtheland-lockedmartian]

NaNoMo final tally!

In the Wake (Delicate), released: 7,784

Exchange, finished, not out: 14,159

Elec Boogaloo, finished, not out: 10,330

Journal: 14,720

Scholarship: 1,234

Midterm: 2,166

Total: 50,393!!!!

I didn't have to count emails and posts and whatever!!! I didn't even have to count stuff I didn't finish. I rocked this nonsense

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Looking for a writing buddy

Hi there. 

I’m currently in the process of writing an original story that I really have trouble with - because there are, so far, approximately 17 different versions of this story in my head, complete with alternate endings, a requited or unrequited main love story and a tube map of subplots. I do not really need somebody to read my stuff (the story is written in German, anyway), I mainly need somebody who is willing to talk (as in skype or online phone, I actually prefer speaking because it’s faster) about characters, plotlines, sensitivity problems, etc. 

What I’m offering:

Motivational speeches Funny memes at the wrong time Lots of passion about random pairings (like, also your random pairings, if I ship someone, I ship them hard) The ability to keep up with confusing plotlines and a certain amount of detail Reading through stuff (enough to work as an accountability buddy) Honest, sharply critical feedback (if you don’t mind that, otherwise I can just be nice) The ability to get into almost any fandom quickly (except for RPFs) English that is very close to native-speaking quality

What I’m looking for: 

Someone who’s willing to talk or skype Someone who’s able to keep up with a few similar but alternating plotlines Someone who is willing to think through several alternatives for... everything regarding a story Someone with very good English Someone who is interested in talking about LGBTQ+ characters, discussing stereotypes, etc Someone who will not be nice, but bluntly state what they think Someone over the age of 18 (I’m 24, and though I’ve got loads of respect for you 14-year-old-darlings, it’s just not gonna work)

I hope this isn’t coming across as super arrogant or demanding or intimidating.  I swear I’m nice. I just really need somebody to talk to here.

Also - I only have like 9 followers on Tumblr. So... maybe reblog this if you see it? (You may also leave verbal abuse in the comment section. Sometimes it’s just the kind of day where it’s necessary to leave mean comments on a random internet page. If this is today for you, let this be the page - after you reblogged. :-) )

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Me, realising I can’t share my writing until it’s finished despite being excited to do so for a change:

[mtheland-lockedmartian]

I'm thinking of doing Nanomo but if I do I'm counting Everything. Thesis paper? Check. Fics? Check. Any overly detailed text message? Check. If it's nearing the end and I still meed more words I will be counting this post.

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Me: ALRIGHT, nanomo this year! I got this!

School & Work:

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I just realized I reblogged that post from you lmao so!! 1, 4, 11, and 19!

1.  Describe your novel in 1-2 sentences (elevator pitch). Aspiring Trainee falls into the cockpit of a giant robot and has a lot of regrets. Meanwhile, the universe is imploding and please do not disturb the aliens.

4. Share 3+ images that give a feel for your novel. 1 2 3 4 5 !

11. What is the internal conflict? Several depending on who we are focusing on, but if we take the Aspiring Trainee it is their morals vs their inner wishes. And the whole ‘careful what you wish for because you might get it’ and it might not be what you expected. They volunteered for this training program because they thought it was the right thing to do… however ‘right thing to do’ isn’t always what should be done. Or what one really wants deep down.19. What excited you about this story? ….giant robots…….giant robots GIANT ROBOTS….. alsdjak i’ve been wanting to write a story revolving around robots in space for years…. it is self indulgent and cliche and dumb maybe but….i really want it. 

Thank you! Novel prep asks!

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Does anyone else have issues planning scenes? I don’t have this problem when writing fanfiction, but when I do other works I... get stuck. I know the characters and the plot, but it is nailing down which scenes to write that I find difficult. ALWAYS THOSE AND THE DAMN PACING. 

Does anyone have any suggestions? Pls send help.

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Some nanomo thoughts:

I’m very behind like... I don’t even wanna say how behind because I wanna die.

Being so slow and behind has helped me see how unprepared I am for this project.

Cons: that also makes me wanna die.

Pros: I’m trying different methods to plan to see what works for me and I think I have an idea of what.

I really want to write this project but then I wonder if I should try and send it for publishing once it is done or publish it online on wattpad as chapters.

It really is too early to even think that. Wtf brain.

This aside: I’m so proud of everyone doing nanomo. Your updates are a amazing, keep going!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

(Rip, I should try to be nicer to myself, beating myself up is counterproductive.)