A writing-related thing that will surprise nobody.

[nevanna]

So, remember when I said that I'd regret it if I didn't attempt something for Camp NaNoWriMo?

Yeah.

I've already told a few of you in person (because I felt like I needed permission or absolution) that I gave up on trying to meet my word-count goal for July. Part of this can be attributed to insufficient self-discipline on my part (which has been a problem for me all summer, if we're being honest), but I think that it might also be due to the nature of the project (which was a Fandom Bingo card). Although I thought at first that writing a lot of short pieces about a variety of different characters would allow for more flexibility - and I know that it definitely works well for some writers, even or especially on a tight deadline - I think that the inherent lack of focus contributed significantly to my lack of motivation.

Which isn't to say that I got nothing done! I'm working on completing one of the horizontal lines on my Ladies' Bingo card, and I wrote a few ficlets which I plan to revise, edit, and post on my journal even if I don't get points for them. That's more than I would have had if I hadn't at least made the attempt. I do regret not pushing myself harder, and I'm disappointed by what I didn't manage to accomplish, but I am - or at least I hope to be - proud of what I did.

Also, I've been looking over my old Wallglass stories from back in the day, to see if there's anything in there that I can use for a new project (which is something that I've considered several times over the past few years), and it is so full of unintentionally amusing or unintentionally creepy moments that I am sort of tempted to MST my own writing.

Comments

[collectively.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you've gotten some stuff done! I hope you've had fun and don't feel too badly that you've decided to give up on reaching your wordcount goal. It sounds like you learned from the experience and that it was worth the attempt.

See you tomorrow! <333

[nevacaruso.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the comment! I am so much less angry and upset with myself than I was with my past botched attempts at NaNo.

I had lots of fun yesterday. <33

[collectively.livejournal.com]

That really came across! I'm glad you've been able to be more forgiving to yourself and found more enjoyment.

I had a great time yesterday, too! <333

[speaky-bean.livejournal.com]

Honestly, even if you don't get the whole thing done, starting will at least produce some kind of writing. Good for you for attempting it! I completely forgot that Camp NaNoWriMo was a thing, and I didn't even try. I wish I had, instead of wasting the whole month playing the Sims 3.