Oh, yeah, I’m a NaNoWriMo Rebel

It’s the first day of November, when once again, I’m dropping everything to write one novel in one month during NaNoWriMo.

Well, that’s not exactly true, ’cause I’m a NaNoWriMo rebel.

I’m not dropping everything; actually, I’m not dropping anything.  I’m still advising a Girl Scout troop, coaching a Lego League team, and organizing a Cub Scout badge. 

Okay, I am neglecting household chores, but that’s nothing new.  Dust bunnies, piles of wrinkled laundry, and stacks of dirty dishes are essential elements of my home decor.

No, I’m living dangerously, writing on the wild side, spewing out the long-contemplated Reading Across America story.  But, it’s not a novel.  I don’t know what it is (or will be.) 

Yeah, this year, I’m doing NaNoWriMo on my terms.  I’m doing it for me. In the past, I took on the writing challenge to set a good example for my kids.  This year, it’s looking like one, or both, kids are going to take a pass.

And that’s OK.  They’ve both won the contest two years in a row, and they’ve gained a lot from the experience.  This year, they’re busy with other projects, and they don’t want to focus on this one.

Of course, I’m hoping that they notice how much fun I’m having writing this month. 

Hey, it’s no accident that my daughter tagged along to the local NaNoWriMo Kickoff at a nearby Panera Bread Bakery Cafe.

Our NaNoWriMo Experience:

• Look for me on NaNoWriMo under LivingByLearning.
• NaNoWriMo – One Novel, On Month
• Crossing The NaNoWriMo Finish Line – Leaping, Limping, and Cheating
• NaNoWriMo, NaBloPoMo, or NaMoSleMo
• NaNoWriMo: Inspiring Young (and Old) Authors

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