I wasn't going to participate in NaNoWriMo because I wanted to get started on my next novel in October. Due to my crazy life, it didn't happen. So I decided to enroll in NaNo for the hell of it (and for the 50% coupon for Scrivener that winners receive).
What's my problem? I can't pick which novel to work on. So far, I've focused on Scattered Ashes, a post-apocalyptic YA fantasy. It's gritty. It's raw. It's bound to be controversial because the story revolves around a holy war. But in the back of my mind Tabitha, the main character of a YA contemporary adventure novel I conceived of last year, has been screaming at me. Seriously - screaming. She doesn't like to be told to shut up or take the back seat.
I keep telling her gently, "Tabs, I do NOT want to be a YA contemporary writer. I want to write fantasy."
Her response? "Shut up about your stupid magic and tell my fricking story!"
GAH!
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At least the YA contemporary novel is an adventure novel, right? That counts for something. o_O
Stop fighting with her and just tell her story already! LOL :-)
tease her a little, see how far she's willing to go to get her story told. :-)
NaNo on!
I have decided to ignore her - much like I do when my kids whine. But I'll be paying attention. Her story will get written eventually... ;)
You've just got to go with your gut. I probably should have used NaNo to write a sequel to Into the Shadows, but I had this fun idea for a new novel and figured what the heck. I'm going to adopt the one-month writing bit and apply it to December/January (maybe give myself a couple weeks off) to do the sequel. I'm like you, I seem to do well writing fast. It's the revisions that slow me down!