NaNo Diary - Calm Before the Storm

In a few hours, the frenzy of National Novel Writing Month will be upon me, as I try my best to finish 50,000 words in spite of everything life can throw at me. This will be a difficult year, since I'm still coming to terms with a number of issues, and since I am struggling with other distractions as well.

However, I do have some idea what I want to write, and I hope to start setting words down on paper tomorrow. I will be making periodic updates here, every day if possible, or at least every few days, to note my current word count and my thoughts at the time.

I've entered a contest to win a clay Plot Bunny, and I have two chances to win. My best shot is to be the first entrant who wins NaNo, and I am at least going to try for that. If I miss that opportunity, as long as I get my 50,000 words before the end of November, I will be among those from whom a second winner is drawn. The contest adds a bit of spice to this year's efforts, and gives me a little extra motivation, which I really need this year.

On the other hand, I'm excited about my idea, and I'm desperate to really get back into a writing streak, so I do have a fighting chance. Let me know if you're observing my progress and cheering me on (or hoping you win the plot bunny instead...).