NaNoWriMo

This is just a quick note to explain why I (probably) will not be posting much this month. I've signed up for the NaNoWriMo event, and will be typing my little fingers off for it.

NaNoWriMo, the National Novel Writing Month, is—to quote Wikipedia—"an annual internet-based creative writing project which challenges participants to write 50,000 words of a new novel between November 1 and November 30.The project started in July 1999 with just 21 participants, but by the 2010 event over 200,000 people took part - writing a total of over 2.8 billion words.

"Writers wishing to participate first register on the project's website, where they can post profiles and information about their novels, including synopsis and excerpts. Word counts are validated on the site, with writers submitting a copy of their novel for automatic counting. Municipal leaders and regional forums help connect local writers with one another for holding writing events and to provide encouragement."

I'll let my faithful readers—both of you—know how I've done in December. And if I need to procrastinate during November, I'll add to this blog.