National Novel Writing month is just around the corner. This will be my fourth year attempting it, and hopefully the first year I will WIN! I am determined to make it all the way this year. It should be easier for me to do that this year because this is the first year I won't be in school during the month of November. I'm not even working a job right now, so I have a lot of extra time.

I'm actually really excited because I actually have a PLOT! I have a little more than vague idea where I am going with my story. I can't wait to get started.

I have two sub-projects that are going to go along with NaNoWriMo this year. First, I started a writing blog which I will be chronicling my writing endeavors on. I plan to keep it up even after NaNo. It is titled "Bestseller or Bust!" I plan to post tips and articles about writing so that it can be helpfully to other people who want to write and publish a novel. Here is the link: [link] Please check it out when you get a chance. I would love to hear your comments and suggestions.

My next project is one I am doing here on DA. I am making a calendar to go along with NaNoWriMo. Each day of the challenge I will draw a little picture related to my writing that day. In this way I will have a visual account of my NaNo journey. You can see that here: [link] Check back frequently because I will be updating it.

Well, wish me luck! If you plan on taking the plunge too, let me know. I can cheer you on too.

Miranda Joy