Bucket List: Write a novel

One thing I've always wanted to do is write a good novel. Well, I'd settle for writing a novel, and just pretend that it's good. It's definitely something that's been on my mind for a while now, off and on.



If you didn't know, November is National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo for short. In a nutshell, the challenge is to write a work of fiction of 50,000 words or more within the month. Put as much carp down on paper (electronic or physical) as possible, just to get the creative literary juices flowing, and then edit later to add the extra touches of flair that will earn you that Pulitzer prize.

In other words, write drunk and edit sober. Figuratively speaking, of course.

I'd heard about it before, but I didn't remember to plan for that this year until it was too late. So, I had to forfeit this year's challenge. Maybe I'll take it up again some time next year. I'll just make March my NaNoWriMo.

The plot, of course, is going to be the hardest thing to come up with. Do I go with some science fiction space story? Or do I explore the amatory exploits of a dashing playboy? Maybe some heartwrenching period drama that will pull on all your heartstrings? I guess I have until March to come up with something.

If I do get around to it, you can be rest assured that I will report my progress and post my debut efforts here.