November is here and that means a lot of people chatting about NaNoWriMo.
That’s National Novel Writing Month to all of you peeps out there. I haven’t participated in a very very long time. Have you been thinking about writing a novel? or trying to take your writing to a new level? This might be the time to do it!
5 reasons why I’m joining NaNoWriMo this year –
- I’m not writing. Like, at all. I used to write a lot. But everything changed when my baby was born and I never got back into the writing swing. I am going to use this month as a way to really focus on writing again, making it a priority, getting up early to get the creativity out. Usually by the end of the day I am so tired, the last thing I want to do is write. I’m hoping this month will allow me to refocus, and hopefully, finish my WIP.
- I’m a happier person when I’m writing. Not only because I enjoy it, but because I feel like a more complete and productive person when I write. I experience the world differently when I’m actively writing and by doing it everyday, I feel more accomplished. This in turn makes me a happier person, which makes me a better mom/wife/friend. I am satisfied and productive and how can that be a bad thing?
- Group support in November. I’m more inclined to keep at it if my friends are doing it and I have a support group with me. It’s like losing weight. If you have friends who are there to support you (and not offer you the fries and cheeseburger) then you’ll have a greater chance of succeeding! If I’m forced to go to the site everyday to count words and check in, then I will be more invested in my success.
- Getting back to me. There is a certain kind of crazy that all new moms encounter and sometimes it takes us a little while to feel like ourselves again. And while my priorities have shifted forever, (baby is always number 1!) I find myself wanting to reclaim my old self again pre-baby. I may not have a lot of time to do the hobbies I love, but I want to remember that I love them and to do them all. Even if they’re just a little bit, every week.
- Because why not? It’s not my first book. Or even my second. I haven’t been published. Yet. But I hope I will be and the only way to guarantee that is to keep writing, honing my craft and getting better. I am big on hope and positive thoughts and actions. I will never get published unless I keep writing and sharing my stories.
And so I ask you: Why not?
Kimberly majored in Songwriting and currently works full time in the music industry. When she's not listening to music, knitting or writing, you can find her outside reading her favorite genres: Young Adult, Adult Fiction, Mystery, and Romance.
Good for you! You should definitely get back to doing something that makes you feel good. I’ve thought about writing something one day but a whole novel in a month sounds really daunting. I am sure with the support of the community, you can totally do it.