tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post4104594424564040838..comments2024-02-13T14:22:34.153-05:00Comments on LD Masterson: Decisions, DecisionsLD Mastersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-31164261915061324362011-10-31T12:10:41.549-04:002011-10-31T12:10:41.549-04:00Slamdunk - Please visit my Monday post to see what...Slamdunk - Please visit my Monday post to see what I came up with.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-39336151149430072192011-10-30T00:34:16.906-04:002011-10-30T00:34:16.906-04:00I think the groaner earned its title well.
Yes, I...I think the groaner earned its title well.<br /><br />Yes, I'm with Diane--set your own goals and use a modified NaNo.Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-50352922867438772532011-10-29T23:06:33.814-04:002011-10-29T23:06:33.814-04:00Odd, the last two incoming comment were her before...Odd, the last two incoming comment were her before my last response but didn't show up until after.<br /><br />Sondrae - Things sneak up on me all the time. If you're thinking maybe you're not ready for NaNo, stop by on Monday. I've got an idea brewing.<br /><br />Stacy - Yup, leaning heavily in that direction.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-47465554284790857982011-10-29T23:02:32.776-04:002011-10-29T23:02:32.776-04:00My apologies for the delayed responses here. Our ...My apologies for the delayed responses here. Our Internet connection was down (SO annoying).<br /><br />Maria - You hit a nerve. I know I need to stay focused on the WIP. I guess final polishing is more tedious than starting something new, and than makes NaNo very appealing. (Gotcha with two groaners in a row. That's a record.)<br /><br />Maryann - Yes, it would be a lot easier if I had my next project ready to go. Too many possibilities. <br /><br />Sarah - I think I've got a plan. Do me a favor and check back on Monday.<br /><br />Liz - A very good point.<br /><br />My thanks to everyone who offered their input. You really helped me clarify things. More on this popic on Monday. Please stop by.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-39455422989518834342011-10-29T21:51:18.804-04:002011-10-29T21:51:18.804-04:00I vote for #3. Get it finished and start querying!...I vote for #3. Get it finished and start querying! You'll be glad you did.Stacy McKitrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898731847653710759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-15727559791037682102011-10-29T16:20:53.847-04:002011-10-29T16:20:53.847-04:00Nanowrimo totally snuck up on me as well. I'm ...Nanowrimo totally snuck up on me as well. I'm only about 3k words into my current story, so I suppose I could still participate, but I thought I'd have more time to prepare.Sondrae Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02990517502363224333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-24169124114484432542011-10-29T01:02:10.391-04:002011-10-29T01:02:10.391-04:00NaNo can be great if you're not good about goa...NaNo can be great if you're not good about goals and deadlines, but I don't think that's your problem. Regarding which story to choose, I say choose the one you're excited about spending the next 6-8 months with. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-32191045250250803302011-10-29T00:59:46.725-04:002011-10-29T00:59:46.725-04:00I'll do you a deal. I love challenges, it'...I'll do you a deal. I love challenges, it's how I write best. If you decide not to do NaNo, and you want to do it on your own in a different month, I'll do it with you, whatever goal you choose :-)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-19304038833225801852011-10-28T17:40:35.120-04:002011-10-28T17:40:35.120-04:00Oh, the groaner really got me.
I was tempted to d...Oh, the groaner really got me.<br /><br />I was tempted to do NaNo this time, but face the same problems you are. Too many projects in various states of disrepair and nothing really to start fresh on. Plus, I've got an editing job for a client. Can't put that off.<br /><br />Good luck with whatever you decide.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-27394998604949007482011-10-28T16:55:57.175-04:002011-10-28T16:55:57.175-04:00I have a thing about leaving things undone and the...I have a thing about leaving things undone and then turning around and adding something new, so I would vote for #3.<br /><br />You've come so far on your wip, it seems only fair to see it all the way through and worry about NaNo next year.<br /><br />Should you do NaNo, that'll push your current wip a month more behind.<br /><br />Besides, anyone who can handle the humungous organizational tasks of your position at the Red Cross ought to be able to do her own NaNo at any time. You don't have to do it in November.<br /><br />Ref: groaner<br />Darn it! You got me with another one.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-66267251601166038692011-10-28T16:21:58.298-04:002011-10-28T16:21:58.298-04:00Mary - Aw, only a little sick.
And another vote...Mary - Aw, only a little sick. <br /><br />And another vote for door number two.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-13378867927746175192011-10-28T16:20:49.776-04:002011-10-28T16:20:49.776-04:00Larri - I know just getting a bunch of writing don...Larri - I know just getting a bunch of writing done should be enough but if I set a goal and don't make it, I do get disappointed in myself.<br /><br />Yea! You laughed! Happy Friday to you,too.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-49474243640422473792011-10-28T16:19:15.998-04:002011-10-28T16:19:15.998-04:00Jessica - Aw, I laughed out loud.
You think I sh...Jessica - Aw, I laughed out loud. <br /><br />You think I should go for it. Thanks for the input.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-9569143549248624972011-10-28T16:17:30.055-04:002011-10-28T16:17:30.055-04:00Diane - Yeah, that was a pretty bad one but it mad...Diane - Yeah, that was a pretty bad one but it made me laugh.<br /><br />Okay, that's one vote for door number two. Thanks.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-8144124909978192702011-10-28T13:45:53.016-04:002011-10-28T13:45:53.016-04:00Sick, sick groaner :-/
I think Diane's got it...Sick, sick groaner :-/<br /><br />I think Diane's got it -- set your own goal.Mary@GigglesandGunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350818228268801008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-3298473717742929712011-10-28T13:14:14.145-04:002011-10-28T13:14:14.145-04:00Is it really a failure if you don't make it to...Is it really a failure if you don't make it to 30K words? Wouldn't it be a success if you signed up and wrote as much as you could?<br /><br />PS...That was a groaner...that made me laugh. ☺ Happy Friday!Larrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05551141093395055894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-80960641876172299972011-10-28T12:46:35.727-04:002011-10-28T12:46:35.727-04:00Oh the groaner, but I admit, I giggled! :) Go for ...Oh the groaner, but I admit, I giggled! :) Go for the NaNo! :)Jessica R. Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614501794157211301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874057019281315576.post-78331908675284432412011-10-28T12:39:27.024-04:002011-10-28T12:39:27.024-04:00Oh! That's a groaner.
Just set your own goals ...Oh! That's a groaner.<br />Just set your own goals for NaNo.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.com