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OT: Calling all DAZaholic Writers, Camp Nano is Upon Us!

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  • Daywalker DesignsDaywalker Designs Posts: 3,586

    I'm there as daywalker03, just like for NaNoWriMo.

  • LlynaraLlynara Posts: 4,772

    Invites sent! We've still got room for more. Come on down! 

  • XyetztXyetzt Posts: 27,546

    I am nervous and excited at same time.  I am excited about my project yet nervous if it will go well.

  • LlynaraLlynara Posts: 4,772

    No pressure- just do the best you can, knowing you're with a group of supportive DAZaholic writers! laugh

  • Daywalker DesignsDaywalker Designs Posts: 3,586
    Llynara said:

    No pressure- just do the best you can, knowing you're with a group of supportive DAZaholic writers! laugh

    I may post snippets of various chapters to get suggestions over there. :)
  • cathan01_wwg1wgacathan01_wwg1wga Posts: 381
    edited March 2019
    Thank you for the invite. Really lit a fire under my butt. I started working on my act 2 synop... and got distracted reworking a hat and scarf to fit my hivewire3d cat protagonist... I just want her to look so 1920s chic (whatever that means). Wish the various daz/ poser marketplaces had a greater variety of fancy animal fashions.
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  • Patrick TynerPatrick Tyner Posts: 640

    My handle will be pgtyner065, look forward to all the feedback that I can get to help me move forward!

  • LlynaraLlynara Posts: 4,772
    Patrick Tyner said:

    My handle will be pgtyner065, look forward to all the feedback that I can get to help me move forward!

    Let me know when you create your project. The system won't let me send an invite until you have that done. Thanks! 

  • LlynaraLlynara Posts: 4,772
    cathan01_6e39852829 said:
    Thank you for the invite. Really lit a fire under my butt. I started working on my act 2 synop... and got distracted reworking a hat and scarf to fit my hivewire3d cat protagonist... I just want her to look so 1920s chic (whatever that means). Wish the various daz/ poser marketplaces had a greater variety of fancy animal fashions.

    LOL, that sounds like a fun product idea! 

  • Patrick TynerPatrick Tyner Posts: 640
    Llynara said:
    Patrick Tyner said:

    My handle will be pgtyner065, look forward to all the feedback that I can get to help me move forward!

    Let me know when you create your project. The system won't let me send an invite until you have that done. Thanks! 

    I set up my project.  Not sure about the word count, this is the first thing that I have taken on to write this big.

  • Daywalker DesignsDaywalker Designs Posts: 3,586
    Patrick Tyner said:
    Llynara said:
    Patrick Tyner said:

    My handle will be pgtyner065, look forward to all the feedback that I can get to help me move forward!

    Let me know when you create your project. The system won't let me send an invite until you have that done. Thanks! 

    I set up my project.  Not sure about the word count, this is the first thing that I have taken on to write this big.

    I got most of the 25,000+ that my book has reached during last November, so I'm shooting for at least another 25,000 words in April.
  • TynkereTynkere Posts: 834

    How does this work exactly?

    Signed up at CampNaNoWriMo and made a cabin.   

    Meanwhile, at the “National Writing Month” site, I sent a message to k***g***.  

    The message mentions “DAZaholic Writers” and cabins.  “KG” probably wondered, “Who on earth is this ‘Acolastus’ person?  Is he strung out on some sort drug called DAZ?  Should I call the police?”  

    That probably means I’ve been reported as a possible danger to myself and others.  

    So my happy cabin Niente will no doubt have crime scene tape around it as police and K-9 dogs search for whatever this mysterious DAZ stuff is.

    ---

    On a more serious note, sounds fun and a very noble effort.  Hats off to anyone who can start a novel and actually finish it.  Have never been able to do that myself.

    Best wishes!

    --Bruce

  • LlynaraLlynara Posts: 4,772
    edited March 2019

    Bruce, I don't see anything in my inbox on Camp Nano. Is your username Acolastus? I can sent you an invite.

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  • TynkereTynkere Posts: 834
    Llynara said:

    Bruce, I don't see anything in my inbox on Camp Nano. Is your username Acolastus? I can sent you an invite.

    Got an invite.  Thanks.  That’s funny or embarrassing about a message to K****G*****

    More than one?  Oh dear.  "Daz-a-holic" might sound kind of crazy. O_o

    Meanwhile real life intrudes.  Simple plumbing leak has turned into a remodeling nightmare from Hades.  Might be out of pocket for a while but will try to check in every now & again.

    Best wishes to all of you-- both rendering and writing!  :)

    Bruce

    ----
    If Helpful:

    Handle at “campnanowrimo” and “nanowrimo” = Acolastus

    ‘cabin’ (whatever that’s for-- my project?) =  Niente

  • LlynaraLlynara Posts: 4,772

    Sorry to hear about the plumbing issues! The universe seems to enjoy testing us when we're about to take on new projects! LOL

  • LlynaraLlynara Posts: 4,772
    Daywalker Designs said:
    Patrick Tyner said:
    Llynara said:
    Patrick Tyner said:

    My handle will be pgtyner065, look forward to all the feedback that I can get to help me move forward!

    Let me know when you create your project. The system won't let me send an invite until you have that done. Thanks! 

    I set up my project.  Not sure about the word count, this is the first thing that I have taken on to write this big.

     

    I got most of the 25,000+ that my book has reached during last November, so I'm shooting for at least another 25,000 words in April.

    Invite sent! And that goal is very reasonable, less than 1k a day. You can do it! 

  • BradCarstenBradCarsten Posts: 856

    Is anyone using, or is it possible to use this to edit a manuscript?  I'm overhauling a manuscript that will require large sections to be rewritten, and don't really want to start yet another manuscript (I've got 2 that are partially complete already), but this sounds like it could be a great way to put some serious work in. 

  • LlynaraLlynara Posts: 4,772
    edited March 2019
    BradCarsten said:

    Is anyone using, or is it possible to use this to edit a manuscript?  I'm overhauling a manuscript that will require large sections to be rewritten, and don't really want to start yet another manuscript (I've got 2 that are partially complete already), but this sounds like it could be a great way to put some serious work in. 

    Yes, Brad, you can totally do that. I've done it in previous Camp Nanos. Editing is sometimes harder to count progress word-wise, but you could make your goal to edit a certain about of pages too. We still have room so come join the fun! 

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  • BradCarstenBradCarsten Posts: 856
    Llynara said:
    BradCarsten said:

    Is anyone using, or is it possible to use this to edit a manuscript?  I'm overhauling a manuscript that will require large sections to be rewritten, and don't really want to start yet another manuscript (I've got 2 that are partially complete already), but this sounds like it could be a great way to put some serious work in. 

    Yes, Brad, you can totally do that. I've done it in previous Camp Nanos. Editing is sometimes harder to count progress word-wise, but you could make your goal to edit a certain about of pages too. We still have room so come join the fun! 

    Great stuff, my username is BradCarsten

  • LlynaraLlynara Posts: 4,772

    Invite sent!

    We have seven more slots left, so if you're still on the fence, come on down and join the fun. 

  • Melissa ConwayMelissa Conway Posts: 590

    A friend of mine wanted to start a cabin and asked me to join her. I was under the impression we could be in more than one cabin, so I accepted, but now I can't find the DAZaholics cabin. I didn't choose the "opt out," button, but I think accepting that second invite effectively opted me out? I've read the Camp NaNoWriMo FAQs, but it doesn't say...

  • XyetztXyetzt Posts: 27,546
    Melissa Conway said:

    A friend of mine wanted to start a cabin and asked me to join her. I was under the impression we could be in more than one cabin, so I accepted, but now I can't find the DAZaholics cabin. I didn't choose the "opt out," button, but I think accepting that second invite effectively opted me out? I've read the Camp NaNoWriMo FAQs, but it doesn't say...

    I think you can only be part of one cabin.

  • XyetztXyetzt Posts: 27,546

    I think that instead of starting with a blank screen I will start editing my 1893 word story I started and then finish it.

  • LlynaraLlynara Posts: 4,772
    Melissa Conway said:

    A friend of mine wanted to start a cabin and asked me to join her. I was under the impression we could be in more than one cabin, so I accepted, but now I can't find the DAZaholics cabin. I didn't choose the "opt out," button, but I think accepting that second invite effectively opted me out? I've read the Camp NaNoWriMo FAQs, but it doesn't say...

    Melissa, I can send you another invite. Also, I think I saw that you wanted to join the FB group, but when I went to add you, there was no one in the list to approve. That's the second time that's happened. I just want to make sure you got in if you wanted to.

  • Melissa ConwayMelissa Conway Posts: 590

    blush I'm afraid I'm now committed to this new cabin because I can't let my friend down. I hope you understand. 

    Llynara said:
    Melissa Conway said:

    A friend of mine wanted to start a cabin and asked me to join her. I was under the impression we could be in more than one cabin, so I accepted, but now I can't find the DAZaholics cabin. I didn't choose the "opt out," button, but I think accepting that second invite effectively opted me out? I've read the Camp NaNoWriMo FAQs, but it doesn't say...

    Melissa, I can send you another invite. Also, I think I saw that you wanted to join the FB group, but when I went to add you, there was no one in the list to approve. That's the second time that's happened. I just want to make sure you got in if you wanted to.

     

  • LlynaraLlynara Posts: 4,772

    No worries :)

  • Patrick TynerPatrick Tyner Posts: 640
    Since, I am new to this. Do you guys post your work in progress allowing others to read and comment or give critiques?
  • XyetztXyetzt Posts: 27,546

    I put my keyboard into the trunk and wondering if we are going straight home or if I need the keyboard to work on my story.

  • LlynaraLlynara Posts: 4,772
    Patrick Tyner said:
    Since, I am new to this. Do you guys post your work in progress allowing others to read and comment or give critiques?

    Not usually. We just encourage each other to write and post updates about  how we're doing. 

  • DiomedeDiomede Posts: 15,454

    Stay motivated, folks.  Every word written is a success.  In fact, if you are editing, even removing words can be a success.

    Cheering y'all on from the sidelines.

    yes

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