This is just a quick post while I get in to the habit of
writing regularly again. I’ve been feeling a bit under the weather recently so
I’ve not been up to much other than lying around and feeling sorry for myself.
The upside is that it’s given me a couple of hours to sit in bed with my laptop
and do a bit more planning and organising for November.
It’s also been the perfect opportunity to have a look at some
of the merchandise on the NaNoWriMo website this year. It’s safe to say that I
want it all, but there were a few things that really caught my eye.
First, these merit badge buttons are so cute that I think I might need to invest in a set. They represent little
challenges to set yourself throughout November and you can reward yourself with
a badge every time you complete one. This includes things like secret writing
at work, reaching the final 50k and procrastinating, which I really can’t see being
too much of a challenge for most of us! I read a suggestion on the Manchester
Wrimos Facebook page this week from a fellow novel-er who is planning on
treating herself to a little present every time she reaches a milestone. I
think this is a fantastic way to keep motivated to I might have to think about
a few treats for myself, perhaps every 5,000 words or so?
I’ve also fallen a little bit in love with this poster and I have the perfect place for it just above my desk. I can’t stand staring
at a blank wall while I’m working, so I’m currently trying to cover the space
above my desk with as much nonsense as possible!
Finally, I think I may have found my treat for reaching 50k –
an official NaNoWriMo hoodie. I am a bit of a hoodie addict, especially at this
time of year when the nights are getting colder, darker and drearier. I can’t
think of anything better to motivate me through that last few thousand words than
a big warm hoodie to wrap up in while I edit my way through December!
That’s all for tonight as my bed is beckoning, more soon
hopefully!
Emily x
