Writers: a lonely occupation, made up of odd people lost in the worlds inside their head, people a bit cut-off from normal real life. That's the impression a lot of people have of writers. Many more think of writing as an essentially solitary activity - I certainly did that. Until I went to a write-in today, in London. For the non-NaNoers amongst you (and I shall flatter myself that one day, someone who isn't a NaNoer will read this blog entry, even if it's just because it accidentally comes up under a search for purple polka dotted umbrellas, or something - sorry about that, if you were really looking for purple polka dotted umbrellas. I own one, but that's probably not much help to you - I bought it in C&A in Nice. They probably don't have any more. Umbrellas are like hen's teeth down there.)
Anyway, write-ins - a whole load of writers - in this case, all doing NaNoWriMo - meet in one place, and sit for two hours writing. Interspersed with chatting, and eating and drinking. It was surprisingly fun, the people weren't at all weird like I half-feared, and I shall definitely make an effort to go again soon!
Thank you, London NaNoers, for making me feel welcome - and for helping me boost my wordcount to a very respectable 6674! I've now caught up from Tuesday's almost complete failure and am back where I should be!
So glad it worked for you and you made progress too. Well done
ReplyDeleteGlad you had such a good experience. I'm considering going to a write-in as well. You've inspired me. Imagine that. Writing doesn't have to be solitary.
ReplyDeleteIt is so wonderful that you enjoyed yourself at the Southbank write in! I was there too, and it was so wonderful to be amongst writers taking part in this great challenge. The support and huddle made me feel like I was in a family, and I am very grateful for that.
ReplyDeleteWell done on your word count!
I got up to 6,668 and added another 152 words onto the very short train trip home.
Hope to meet you next time! I'm Ana by the way.
Much love and happy NaNoing.