I know everyone says this every month once they become a legit grown-up, but WHERE THE HELL DID THIS MONTH GO? Someone stole November. Just a week left and boy am I glad I didn’t commit to NaNoWriMo. Cuz I would for sure be punching myself in the temple right now, drinking extra mugs of hot chocolate and Baileys with extra whip creme, and calling myself a NaNoLoser. Also, now that I’ve seen how this month has gone doing WIPMo, I know that I probably won’t do NaNo until my 3 year old is in school–and if I’m still at home. Because CRAZY.
Somehow, I finished my WIP, but sincerely, it’s SO not done. I just got to “The End” of the first draft and it’s short as hell (42,500) and I know there’s a frick ton of scenes, character development, plot development, and just everything that I will be filling in for draft two. So I guess this week will be fun (ACK) and December will be too. (ERG).
Check in–whether you’re Nano or WIPmo or a shoe shiner in Grand Central–I don’t care! We will do a final check in on December 1.
Write the following in the comments:
Name:
Category/Genre:
Current Word Count/Estimated Word Count until you write THE END
In my Writer’s World, I’m thankful for:
In my Real Life World, I’m thankful for:
Twitter Handle:
Ami with an I 
I have been following this WIP-mo all month and really wanted to join, but I’m still working on my Nano. HOWEVER, I passed the 50K mark a couple weeks ago, so TECHNICALLY it’s now a WIP, so I’m joining 😉
Name: Rena
Category/Genre: Adult romance/humor. Is there a technical rom/com genre in books?
Current Word Count/Estimated Word Count until you write THE END: 66,888/70-75K goal
In my Writer’s World, I’m thankful for: So much support from the writing community! CPs that have become good friends. Writing EVERY DAY no matter how much I don’t feel like it.
In my Real Life World, I’m thankful for: Good talks with amazing friends. Supportive family that I get to see this week for the holiday!
Twitter Handle: @originallyrena
Name: RAAACHEELLLLL
Category/Genre: YA Contemporary
Current Word Count/Estimated Word Count until you write THE END: 42, 688 / 51,000
In my Writer’s World, I’m thankful for: Finally getting a scene right….took me 4 tries. Sobs!!!
In my Real Life World, I’m thankful for: Kind, generous people who take me to book parties. 😉
Twitter Handle: @rachelwrites007
Name: Geni
Category/Genre: YA Magical realism
Current Word Count/Estimated Word Count until you write THE END: 56k/? (this revision keeps growing)
In my Writer’s World, I’m thankful for: November. I mean, I get the disappearing thing, but this month has been amazing. I have absolutely loved having you beautiful, talented ladies on my team and I will miss you when November ends.
In my Real Life World, I’m thankful for: My sweet almost 3 y.o. who reminds me I’m Mommy no matter what else I think I’m supposed to be.
Twitter Handle:@agenip
Name: Noelle
Category/Genre: Contemporary YA
Current Word Count/Estimated Word Count until you write THE END: I’m not even keeping track of word count anymore. It’s insane. I have four more chapters to go and I’m going to do everything in my power to finish them this week…but, I may not make it, and that makes me sad and frustrated. 😦
In my Writer’s World, I’m thankful for: Epiphanies that happen while I’m washing the dishes.
In my Real Life World, I’m thankful for: My family, who lets me whine about my writing and doesn’t care when dinner is late.
Twitter Handle: @NoelleHenryYA
I got so wrapped up in PitchWars prep I forgot to check in!
Name: Sonia
Category/Genre: NA psychological suspense
Current Word Count/Estimated Word Count until you write THE END: Current word count 67k, and I can stick a fork in this baby because it is done!!! I finished my sixth draft this week, and I’m going to give it one more read to make absolutely, positively sure it is really done. But it will probably just result in me moving a few commas around.
In my Writer’s World, I’m thankful for: WIPmo!!!! This has been my constant source of motivation to really get my WIP in shape and ready to go. So happy I didn’t wait for November to get started.
In my Real Life World, I’m thankful for: Being on vacation this week. It give me a much needed break from that pesky day job type thing, and more time to spend with my kiddies over the holiday.
Twitter Handle: @SoniaHartl1
Name: Ami
Category/Genre: YA Contemporary
Current Word Count/Estimated Word Count until you write THE END 42.5K–I did hit THE END but am certain I’ll get it up to 54-68K. : )
In my Writer’s World, I’m thankful for: All the good books there are out there right now, keeping me entertained and inspired! Writerly support and accountability—this helps me TONS!
In my Real Life World, I’m thankful for: Having my immediate family to keep me on my toes, keep me busy, and laughing–we laugh a lot. I’m also thankful for the new origins eye cream for dark circles–I think it might be working. ; )
Twitter Handle: @amilouiseallen
Name: Joni
Category/Genre: YA Romance
Current Word Count/Estimated Word Count until you write THE END: Gah! I wish I knew! My target was 60K, but I’m at 72K and I’m STILL NOT DONE! Someone make it stop… 😛 (seriously, I’m guessing around 75K at this point, but probably longer, and it will need serious revision)
In my Writer’s World, I’m thankful for: The writer friends I’ve met, both on the internet and in real life, and for things like #WIPmo to help keep me motivated.
In my Real Life World, I’m thankful for: Hands down–my family. They rock, I love them. ❤
Twitter Handle: @LittleJoni00