Great links with docs for writers

Thanks to the official NaNoWriMo website for starting a thread on documents and tools for aspiring and experienced writers. A whole lot of Wrimos are posting up what they use to keep track of word count, characters and novel outline. One of the best resources though is the following link:

http://writingblog.truckpoetry.net/search/label/Author%20Resources

I've downloaded everything I could get my hands on, even if I'm not sure I'll use it. Sometimes it's just good to have it onhand. Just in case.

Today feels like it's going to be a little tough going. I'll be working on a newsletter for work, which is good except for the part where what I write there doesn't contribute to my 1667 words per day quota. Just means that I'll have to keep myself up tonight with a nice cup of mocha. Bring on Day 3!

Inspiration from successes

Browsing through different blogs, I came across a NaNoWriMo success - Courtney Alison Moulton is publishing her novel Angelfire, which she wrote as part of NaNoWriMo  in 2008. Check out her blog here:
http://courtney-allison.blogspot.com/2010/11/why-nanowrimo-rocks-my-life.html

And I know there are a lot of people who love, viciously hate, or are on the fence about Elizabeth Gilbert (author of Eat Pray Love). Regardless, this is a pretty cool video by the team at TED. She speaks on the western world's view of the genius of a writer. Just a little interesting note for those whose hearts are set on becoming a part of the intertwining global web of stories.



Oh, and by the way, NaNoWriMo nutters rejoice - there is someone crazier than you: