diff --git a/2018/NaNoWriMo.odt b/2018/NaNoWriMo.odt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..40d924e Binary files /dev/null and b/2018/NaNoWriMo.odt differ diff --git a/2018/README.md b/2018/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c60f3b0 --- /dev/null +++ b/2018/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +## About +This folder will hold my 2018 submission for [National Novel Writing Month](http://nanowrimo.org/about), or NaNoWriMo. From their website: +> On November 1, participants begin working towards the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by 11:59 PM on November 30. + +[This](https://nanowrimo.org/participants/vickysteeves/novels/novel-1431431) is my official novel submission via the NaNoWriMo website. + +## To Read: ++ [Writing Your First Novel](http://nimblesnotebook.tumblr.com/post/63213391963/writing-your-first-novel) ++ [5 Steps to Plot Building](http://blog.nanowrimo.org/post/61412565075/no-plot-no-problem-five-secret-steps-to-story) + +## Synopsis: diff --git a/2018/character-sketches/template.md b/2018/character-sketches/template.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8c7b6fc --- /dev/null +++ b/2018/character-sketches/template.md @@ -0,0 +1,48 @@ +# Character Questionnaire Template + +1. Name: +2. Age: +3. Height: +4. Eye color: +5. Physical appearance: +6. Strange or unique physical attributes: +7. Favorite clothing style/outfit: +8. Where does he or she live? What is it like there? +9. Defining gestures/movements (i.e., curling their lip when he or she speaks, always keeping their eyes on the ground, etc.): +10. Things about their appearance he or she would most like to change: +11. Speaking style (fast, talkative, monotone, etc.): +12. Pet peeves: +13. Fondest memory: +14. Hobbies/interests: +15. Special skills/abilities: +16. Insecurities: +17. Quirks/eccentricities: +18. Temperament (easygoing, easily angered, etc.): +19. Negative traits: +20. Things that upset him or her: +21. Things that embarrass him or her: +22. This character is highly opinionated about: +23. Any phobias? +24. Things that make him or her happy: +25. Family (describe): +26. Deepest, darkest secret: +27. Reason he or she kept this secret for so long: +28. Other people’s opinions of this character (What do people like about this character? What do they dislike about this character?): +29. Favorite bands/songs/type of music: +30. Favorite movies: +31. Favorite TV shows: +32. Favorite books: +33. Favorite foods: +34. Favorite sports/sports teams: +35. Political views: +36. Religion/philosophy of life: +37. Physical health: +38. Dream vacation: +39. Description of their house: +40. Description of their bedroom: +41. Any pets? +42. Best thing that has ever happened to this character: +43. Worst thing that has ever happened to this character: +44. Superstitions: +45. Three words to describe this character: +46. If a song played every time this character walked into the room, what song would it be? \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/2018/checklist.md b/2018/checklist.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..665b09d --- /dev/null +++ b/2018/checklist.md @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +## Pre-NaNoWriMo Checklist + +[] Create novel cover +[] Make a rough outline +[] Make a bunch of casseroles so I don't have to cook much +[] Make a reward jar for when I meet my daily word count +[] Make an inspiration jar for when I run out of ways to move the plot +[] Make character sketches \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/2018/novel.md b/2018/novel.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6d17276 --- /dev/null +++ b/2018/novel.md @@ -0,0 +1,2 @@ +# TITLE +## By Vicky Steeves diff --git a/2018/random-snippets.md b/2018/random-snippets.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c079f4a --- /dev/null +++ b/2018/random-snippets.md @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +## Snippets diff --git a/2018/survival-kit.md b/2018/survival-kit.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f9f462e --- /dev/null +++ b/2018/survival-kit.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +## How I'll Survive + ++ giantic mug with a mug warmer ++ caffeinated tea (1) and herbal tea (1) -- can't drink besides when writing ++ BIG teapot ++ new scented candle ++ lots of liters of soda water ++ [Writing playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsiLeTyijyvoLkGny2H02hExpyou-WPU8) ++ Stuffed animal ++ Comfy clothes for writing with slippers ++ knitting to destress and think things through diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3887b80..2f35848 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ This repository will hold my submissions for [National Novel Writing Month](http://nanowrimo.org/about), or NaNoWriMo. From their website: > On November 1, participants begin working towards the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by 11:59 PM on November 30. -[This](http://nanowrimo.org/participants/vickysteeves/novels/novel-1106045) is my official novel submission via the NaNoWriMo website. +[This](https://nanowrimo.org/participants/vickysteeves/novels/) is my official novel submission via the NaNoWriMo website. ## To Read: + [Writing Your First Novel](http://nimblesnotebook.tumblr.com/post/63213391963/writing-your-first-novel)