Total Word Count So far: 34K
Wow, yesterday I could advance no further. Today I’m all set to go because of you. Yes You!
All you incredible people who showed your tremendous support here and on Twitter.
I am in awe and humbled beyond belief.
Honestly, I didn’t know you were all paying attention, much less cared – lol.
Your encouragement, jokes and words of wisdom moved me to the point that I felt guilty for having whined and set about to do something about it.
Jeanne (@jeannevb) and Sharla (@WinterWrite) had both recommended WriteorDie so thought I’d give it a go.
Am usually skeptical about such things but, it works. In thirty minutes, I got 1000 words down.
Here’s the link – http://writeordie.drwicked.com/ Basically you enter a time, click Start and write as much as possible in allotted time. If you stop or go too slow, it turns red and eventually starts making noise and if you go too slow, it sounds an alarm that shames your fingers into banging for dear life.
But no way would I have been remotely in the vicinity of doing anything of this nature had I not received the kindness and support that I did yesterday.
So today, I’d like to give each and every one of you a special shout-out – for yesterday, for NaNo support in general, and just for being so goddamn awesome.
In the words and footsteps of my dear friend, Jeanne Bowerman, I’m gonna Pimp It Good.
For posting your comments yesterday and saving me from certain writer’s death:
Jessica & Julie
Jessica and Julie at http://kingisafink.wordpress.com/ and @kingisafink on Twitter are a fearless and generous screenwriting and filmmaking duo who most recently made a kooky short film (one of many) called Snow Bunny, which just showed at the Queens Film Festival. Check out their website for details of their cool adventures from Chicago to the Big A for the screening.
Carrie Brozovic
Also known as @brozogirl on Twitter, Carrie is a barber by day, ninja screenwriter by night, and a very dear friend who has had my back at all times. She posts poetic stream-of-consciousness in the form of prose on her blog – http://purelycarrie.wordpress.com/ – quaint snapshots of her life and simultaneous attempts to figure out the maze she refers to as screenwriting. Her sense of humor, priceless!
Ann Marie Gamble
Ann Marie edits manuscripts for university presses, gives amusing and interesting writing tips on Twitter (@amgamble) and posts useful “notes from the wordsmith trenches” on her blog – http://annmariegamble.wordpress.com/ She’s a kind soul with a sharp mind who’s always there to help you on your writing way.
Brittany Langrebe
Another wise and helpful soul, Brittany is a most dedicated writer who not only completed NaNoWriMo in a graceful flurry (yes, already!), but also runs two blogs – one for herself at http://thewordsofawriter.blogspot.com/ and the other for her muse at http://thewordsofamuse.blogspot.com/ Somehow, she also managed to post as guest blogger for another writing site. Bitch!
Sheri
Sheri is a fashion buyer by day who also runs two blogs. One – http://theuneasywriterdiaries.blogspot.com/ – posts musings on everything from aging and etiquette, to being organized. And the other, a fashion blog – http://fashionautopsy.blogspot.com/ - which I absolutely love and stands somewhere between Carrie Bradshaw and The Devil Wears Prada, takes an honest look at latest trends to embrace the catwalks. Sheri also has a wicked sense of humor so watch out, she bites.
Sharla
Sharla (@WinterWrite on Twitter) is the one who got me into this NaNo mess in the first place *strangle* *hugs*. She reviews books and has also posted amusing NaNo updates on her blog – http://www.winterwrite.com/ Unfortunately her studies has left her a little behind in her NaNo quest but with the help of WriteorDie, she is catching up admirably and I’m sure could do with more support.
Jeanne Bowerman
Is a screenwriter, gifted pimp, force of nature, dear friend and a mean blogger when she puts her mind to it. Actually, she is mean at anything she puts her mind to including #scriptchat which she runs on Twitter every Sunday 8pm EST (US time). Her last post about the passing of her friend Sharon – http://jeanneveillettebowerman.blogspot.com/ moved me to tears. She is currently adapting a novel called Slavery by Another Name by Douglas A. Blackmon. If you find her on Twitter – @jeannevb – ranting madly about this, that and the other, I guarantee she will make you laugh.
Jerry Dennis
Jerry (@JerryD70 on Twitter) is one of the hosts of Movie Geeks United – http://www.blogtalkradio.com/moviegeeksunited – which twice a week discusses the art of cinema and has terrific interviews with the likes of Francis Ford Coppola, Paul Schrader, Brian De Palma, Jeff Goldblum, John Sayles, Howard Shore, Jon Voight, just to name a few. Jerry has been one of my most loyal supporters and he also writes a mean review. His latest on Richard Kelly’s The Box can be found at http://blogs.myspace.com/cinemajunkie70
Tim Null
Tim is a writer, an indie publisher and another kind and loyal supporter. You will find him posting links from all walks of life as @timnull on Twitter. He is also currently working on a novel called Harry and Olive, and posts installments of his work in its various stages at http://www.befuddled.org/
CT Kingston
CT Kingston (@CTK1 on Twitter) has the funniest and most irreverent blog I have ever had the pleasure of reading – http://ctkingston.com/ If you want to find out how chicks cook corn and what aliens are really up to with their anal probes, check out her site. It will have you in stitches.
Simon
Would also extend another warm shout out to my mentor Simon who told me to stop whining and get on with it.
First Time Visitors
And other first-time visitors who shared their kind words during my time of dire need – Thank You!
Also to the following who pimp and re-tweet my posts and continue to send me priceless messages of encouragement and inspiration:
Marvin Acuna @MarvinVAcuna http://www.businessofshowintitute.com
Penny Ash @PennyAsh http://www.pucasforest.com/
Lori @Hereallalong http://www.hereallalong.blogspot.com/
Leslee Horner @lesleehorner http://lesleehorner.wordpress.com/
Jenny Martin @jmSapereAude http://jmartinlibrarian.wordpress.com/
Debbie Ohi @inkyelbows http://www.inkygirl.com/
Kristi Thompson @HowDidIGetHere http://howdidyougetthere.wordpress.com/
Sedef Onder @nsedef http://www.thehaloproject.com/
Alison Wells @alisonwells http://alisonwells.wordpress.com/
Than Niles @manvsballoon
Wow, I am truly blessed.
For those of you not here, please forgive my absent-mindedness and rest assured this list is a work in progress.
Also, those of you not already on my blog roll will soon be there.
THANK YOU for picking me up when I needed it. You guys totally rock!
