Re: Introduce yourself to the region!

ethancherry
Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:15:25 -0600

I'm Ethan, and this is my first NanoWrimo. I heard about it from a friend in one of my classes, and I'm so happy that I joined in. It's definitely something that I have quickly learned to dedicate my time to, and it has caused me to take my computer to school so that I can work on my novel is Study Hall, before school, at lunch, and after school. I've written several short stories before, but never a full novel like I am in this competition. I usually write in fiction, be it philosophical, adventure, or science-fiction.

This year's novel that I am writing is outside of my comfortable boundaries, and explores various behaviors and side-effects of being thrown into a new setting and being the only thing (besides animals) that exists. It's an adventure novel that isn't necessarily focused on the actual adventure itself, but the underlying meanings behind fairly regular tasks. Once a chance to believe that my main character is not alone, he becomes obsessed by the mystery of this almost ghostly character who never quite reveals himself.

Anyway, I hope to attend at least a few write-ins throughout the month. They really do help boost my word count, as I'm a bit behind at this point.