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2016/README.md

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+## About
+This repository will hold my 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](http://nanowrimo.org/participants/vickysteeves/novels/novel-1106045) 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: 
+A young woman entering her first year as a phD student in New York City's American Museum of Natural History's Richard Gilder Graduate School has a strange encounter while on her first school tour of the Museum. As she passes by the Spitzer Hall of Humans, she remembers...something she was supposed to forget forever. Her journey to bring back her memories leads her down a path she never would have expected. 

2016/checklist.md

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+## Pre-NaNoWriMo Checklist
+
++ Create novel cover
++ <s>Make a rough outline</s>
++ Make a bunch of casseroles so I don't have to cook much
++ <s>Make a reward jar for when I meet my daily word count</s>
++ <s>Make an inspiration jar for when I run out of ways to move the plot </s>
++ Make character sketches

2016/survival-kit.md

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+## How I'll Survive
+
++ giantic mug with a mug warmer
++ caffeinated tea (1) and herbal tea (1) -- can't drink besides when writing
++ <b>BIG</b> 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

2017/README.md

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+## About
+This folder will hold my 2017 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]() 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: 

2017/character-sketches/template.md

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+# 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?

2017/checklist.md

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+## 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

2017/novel.md

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+# TITLE
+## By Vicky Steeves

2017/random-snippets.md

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+## Snippets

2017/survival-kit.md

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+## How I'll Survive
+
++ giantic mug with a mug warmer
++ caffeinated tea (1) and herbal tea (1) -- can't drink besides when writing
++ <b>BIG</b> 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

2018/README.md

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+## 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:

2018/character-sketches/template.md

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+# 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?

2018/checklist.md

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+## 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

2018/novel.md

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+# TITLE
+## By Vicky Steeves

2018/random-snippets.md

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+## Snippets

2018/survival-kit.md

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+## How I'll Survive
+
++ giantic mug with a mug warmer
++ caffeinated tea (1) and herbal tea (1) -- can't drink besides when writing
++ <b>BIG</b> 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

README.md

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 ## About
-This repository will hold my submission for [National Novel Writing Month](http://nanowrimo.org/about), or NaNoWriMo. From their website:
+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)
 + [5 Steps to Plot Building](http://blog.nanowrimo.org/post/61412565075/no-plot-no-problem-five-secret-steps-to-story)
-
-## Synopsis: 
-A young woman entering her first year as a phD student in New York City's American Museum of Natural History's Richard Gilder Graduate School has a strange encounter while on her first school tour of the Museum. As she passes by the Spitzer Hall of Humans, she remembers...something she was supposed to forget forever. Her journey to bring back her memories leads her down a path she never would have expected. 

character-template.md

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+# 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?

checklist.md

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 ## Pre-NaNoWriMo Checklist
 
 + Create novel cover
-+ <s>Make a rough outline</s>
++ Make a rough outline
 + Make a bunch of casseroles so I don't have to cook much
-+ <s>Make a reward jar for when I meet my daily word count</s>
++ Make a reward jar for when I meet my daily word count
-+ <s>Make an inspiration jar for when I run out of ways to move the plot </s>
++ Make an inspiration jar for when I run out of ways to move the plot
 + Make character sketches

survival-kit.md

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 + giantic mug with a mug warmer
 + caffeinated tea (1) and herbal tea (1) -- can't drink besides when writing
-+ <b>BIG</b> teapot
++ BIG teapot
 + new scented candle
 + lots of liters of soda water
 + [Writing playlist](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsiLeTyijyvoLkGny2H02hExpyou-WPU8)