Points are what you need to post your literary works. When YWS got reinovated, points went away for a while, I don't know how far along Nate is with the functionality, but pretty much it's just the YWS currency, you get points for reviewing and you pay points to post!
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I already participate in NaNoWriMo, so I probably won't have much time to do much for this, but this sounds like such an awesome idea that I just have to say: "I'm so totally in!"
I nominate, as a team name, Team NovelNinja's, since the one who started it was Shinobiinfinity, and as a mascot we could have Naruto or some other famous ninja.
"If you were to die without anyone ever remembering you, then does that mean you never existed? If so, that is why I write, to be remembered; to exist.". -me
According to my possibly incorrect calculations, we have three mascot spots left and five name spots left! Closing in on the last of the nominations, then voting begins!
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You guys, I posted this in the "hash page" under the "People" tab as well, but I'm going to post it here to make sure everyone sees it.
Anyways, I was thinking we should start doing events every weekend, or every other weekend, or whatever. These would of course be voluntary. They could be anything from writing workshops to word wars, or maybe a "Novel Swap". I'm planning on something for this weekend, if you have any ideas, be sure to share! Post below, under the hash page, or shoot me a PM if you want. I'm already excited!
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I'm all for events. Especially ones that require me to show my progress in some way, because those would better force me to actually spend time writing. d(o_od)
The very first event should be a #startthis event for those who have an idea or plot or outline but are so in need of #finishthis that they haven't even started yet.
Good thinking, we could put together a little workshop on making outlines and breaking into your first chapter. I'll start getting some ideas together and post a "Timeline" on here. If you guys have any points you think we should hit on for the workshop, let me know somehow. Just remember, I'm not an expert novelist. The point of the workshop will mainly be to get us together to discuss ideas. I'll just be there to keep things flowing smoothly.
So if you get any ideas for the workshop, let us know! Also, we have to decide on a time for the workshops and factor in time zones. If anyone objects to using Titanpad, let me know so I can find another medium for the workshop. I'll try and finds some activities we can do to help us out. Let's get it done!
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Aaaactually... would anyone mind if I've joined this? I need help rewriting my novel and I'm going kind of slow. But I want to #FinishThis in November :3
Hello! I finished my first novel last summer and finished the 2nd draft throughout the course of last semester. Prior to that I never finished Anything although I really, really wanted to. So what helped me?
1. Make sure you are truly passionate about your novel. If you don't enjoy writing it. You won't. Plain and simple.
2. Set goals for yourself. Saying I'm going to finish a novel by the end of the year is great, but it's a big task. So break it up. By the end of the summer I want to be half done. By the end of this month I want to have 10000 words. Stuff like that. If setting weekly or daily word count goals works well for you, do that. But make sure the goals are obtainable so you don't get frustrated. For me, I prefer weekly or monthly goals rather than daily because life happens and some days you won't be able to write as much.
3. Make a commitment to write. Every. Single. Day. Even if you write 100 words or 2500 words or 10 words. Write. Something. They don't have to be awesome words. You can always delete them or change them. But you can't write a novel if you don't actually write. So write. Every day. The more days you take off the harder it will be to get back going.
4. Figure out your writing obstacles and find a way to overcome them. What is preventing you from writing? Do you not have a good writing space? Time for writing? Ideas? For me, one of my biggest obstacles was just opening my file and writing the first word. How did I overcome that? I leave my file open all the time so all I have to do is click on the little icon at the bottom of my screen instead of going into my folders and making five more clicks. It makes starting way easier!
I posted this under People a while ago and I think it bears repeating for those that need some more motivation: To anyone that has dreamed of writing a novel but "doesn't have time": I am a full-time college student. Last semester I had time to go to all of my classes, do all of my homework, get good grades, have two work study jobs, attend countless music rehearsals, have a social life, and write at 130,000 word novel. If I had time, you have time. I promise. Stop making excuses. Make your dreams come true. You can do it. I dare you.
I'm rooting for all of you!!
It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.
I am joining the #FinishThis revolution! Since the first draft of my novel is mostly done, I'm going to set my goal to have it done, edited, and sent off to two or three potential publishers.
P.S. Spoiler
I vote for Chuck Norris as mascot, and for Team NovelNinjas as team name
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"You could look at the raindrops on your window, or you could look through the window and see the rainbow."
