tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3026702090530441760.post2331385639571901807..comments2023-09-27T04:48:42.401-07:00Comments on Agent Courtney: NaNoWriMo: The joys of measurable goalsCourtney Miller-Callihanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16225069684616730801noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3026702090530441760.post-81053661035060118012011-11-18T07:26:35.488-08:002011-11-18T07:26:35.488-08:00When I tell someone for the first time that I do N...When I tell someone for the first time that I do NaNoWriMo, they're always perplexed at the concept. "But what do you WIN?" is always the first question I get. Well, really nothing but the satisfaction of knowing I'm 50k into a new story. "Then why do it? If it's just for you, why not do it in, say, February? Why not give yourself two months or three? Why do this whole NaNo thing at all?"<br /><br />I think it's exactly as you said, Courtney. It's giving myself a deadline and something to accomplish within that deadline. And, more than that, declaring myself to friends and family so that, not only do I have public support, but I also am now accountable. I feel like a dope when I tell everyone I'll get something done and then slack off instead. <br /><br />Currently at 22k (had a serious push on Wednesday and a big jump in my wordcount). Although I might not "win" I'm happy with the way the story is going and will be satisfied if I pass 30k by the end of the month.Jessica Brockmolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05333664969192588015noreply@blogger.com