Sunday, November 18, 2012

NaNo Triumph in 18 Days!

I did it. It's been an amazing experience, since I got to start the month at a writers retreat. When I got home I worked through some kinks with my new Dragon software (you talk, it types). I'd tried my hubby's version a couple of years ago but really stumbled over my desire to edit as I went. Three NaNo wins, and I've pretty much overcome that tendency for first drafts. It worked like a charm and really upped my word count.

The book's not finished, but I've been glossing over some sections I know have to be included as I'd been waiting on expert input from a family member. My goal used to be to beat NaNo before Thanksgiving. Now my goal is to finish the book.
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21 comments:

  1. Karen Jones GowenNovember 18, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Wow. That is truly awesome. Congratulations on an accomplishment to be proud of!

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  2. Jeff HargettNovember 18, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    Congratulations! I love success stories.

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  3. JeffONovember 18, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Excellent! Congratulations to you!

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  4. writing and living by Richard P HughesNovember 18, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    That's probably a world record.

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  5. Christine RainsNovember 18, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Congratulations! That's awesome! I love the snow and wintery theme on your blog. :)

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  6. Pam WilliamsNovember 18, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    Atta girl! I knew you could do it. Some day when nobody wants to come home for Thanksgiving, or wants us to come there, I might do Na-No. My biggest problem is finishing the projects I've started.

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  7. Alex J. CavanaughNovember 18, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Oh wow! Congratulations, Donna. That is awesome.

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  8. Pat HattNovember 18, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Congrats, that is a great feat.

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  9. AnonymousNovember 19, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    Well done. That is AWESOME!

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  10. Suzie F.November 19, 2012 at 3:37 AM

    You are unstoppable! Congratulations, Donna!

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  11. Dr. Cheryl CarvajalNovember 19, 2012 at 4:20 AM

    Wow! Amazing!

    I've never known anybody who finished this fast!

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  12. Donna K. WeaverNovember 19, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    Thanks, everyone. I actually know several people who finished in like a week last year.

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  13. Julie DainesNovember 19, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    Way to get done early! Now you can enjoy the holidays! I'm am duly impressed.

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  14. farawayeyesNovember 19, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Extremely cool, but why am I NOT surprised.

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  15. MorganNovember 19, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Donna, you're AMAZING! So proud/stoked for you!!!

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  16. Luanne G. SmithNovember 19, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Wowzer, you're the third I know of this week to finish NaNo by blowing past the word count early. What are you people on?

    Big congrats for winning NaNo, that's awesome. And have a great Thanksgiving.

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  17. StinaNovember 19, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    Wow, you are a writing machine. I bow to your speediness. :D

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  18. Leigh CovingtonNovember 19, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    OH man! I've thought about trying that dragon software! Would be brilliant! Congrats on finishing! WHOOT - that rocks!!!

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  19. Nancy ThompsonNovember 19, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    Wahoo! How cool for you! I have Dragon but just couldn't get the hang of it. Good luck on finishing this month!

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  20. Jennie BennettNovember 20, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    So amazing. You're awesome!

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  21. AnonymousNovember 20, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    Congrats! to you. I tried to do Nano this year but had to bow out. Its an accomplishment worthy o being proud!

    And thanks for signing up for the Alexfest!

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