What I Will and Won't Be Writing

Last year I contributed a chapter to a book called the Age of Conversation 2: Why Don't They Get It?, a collaborative effort comprised of over 200 authors. The purpose of the book was to get marketing professionals talking about the new era of communication we now work in. Proceeds from the book were donated to Variety, an international children's charity. I wrote about the experience here.

I am glad I contributed to AoC last year, but I won't be participating this year. Since they only let a certain amount of authors write, I figured I should step aside and let someone else's voice be heard. If there is anything I know about this "age of conversation," it's that there needs to be more people talking and not just the same folks speaking up time after time after time.

Instead of writing a focused piece of non-fiction, I've decided to participate in Nanowrimo again this year and write an unfocused, rambling piece of fiction! Yay me.

If you recall, oh loyal readers, I did Nanowrimo two years ago and reached 35,000 words before throwing in the towel. I was kind of on the fence this year about doing it, but after reading Kerri Anne's post, I knew I had to.

What will be different this year? For one thing, I will have Kerri as a writing buddy. Secondly, I know what to expect so I feel like I'm less likely to get stuck with writer's block. And I know I'll need to wear my carpal tunnel gloves all month and take a lot of Tylenol. Yes, typing can be dangerous to your health, especially when combined with knitting.

I really think I have a chance of writing the required 50,000 words this time! Color me excited.

Oh, I have one more project on deck that I'll need to write for, but it will be a combo of pictures and words so hopefully it won't be too time-consuming. I need to have it finished by the first week in December so I can have it ready in time for Christmas. I know you are intrigued now, but it must remain a secret.

Thinking about November makes me tired. Lots to do!