Epic April

Guess what? It looks like I'm not the only one who wanted to declare this a novel writing month. It's called Camp Nanowrimo!

https://campnanowrimo.org/sign_in

I'll still think of it as my personal novel writing month, but I'm totally registered in the camp. Yesterday, I was able to write a grand total of (ta-da) 812 words. Yeah, it's not my 2,000 that I was shooting for, but given that I only had 45 minutes to write yesterday, I'd say that's not bad. I've manipulated my schedule a little for today and tomorrow, so I think (I hope anyway) that I can hit my target word count.

It was kind of funny last night as I was trying to write. For a minute or two I just stared at the page and thought, why the heck am I not typing? Then I remembered that I needed to do my routine! I have to do what I call a free write before I begin story writing.  It's like a massive word dump. The only rules are that I can't stop typing (it has to be as fast as I can) and I can't use the backspace. It helps me get out anything that might be stopping me from writing, and it helps the editor in me relax and have fun.

Also, I saw Divergent yesterday, and I have to say that I enjoyed the movie much better than the book. It was very well adapted for the screen. The characters had better development, and the story flowed better together. I approve!

And, one last announcement: NATHAN FILLION IS COMING TO COMIC CON!!!! I bought my tickets a couple of months ago for Comic Con, the fan experience in Salt Lake City coming up this month. I found out just last night that Nathan Fillion (for all of you Firefly, Dr. Horrible, and Castle fans out there) will be there!! I have to get a picture. April is pretty much going to be the best month ever. Two concerts (Christina Perri & Birdy, and Ingrid Michaelson), Comic Con, and my graduation!! Oh, and I'm also shooting for finishing a novel! How about that.