Well, it’s already November 4, 2023, and four days into “Nanwrimo.” I’ve procrastinated once again. I have a couple novel ideas. In fact, I wrote one about five years ago and it’s still somewhere on a flash drive, yet unpublished. One of the comments on a submission I made, suggested that I take some writing classes and maybe try again. I’m not good at taking rejection. I’ve written almost a hundred plays in my lifetime. I wrote a screenplay once. I write a daily blog. I write poetry that seems to be enjoyed. I don’t write letters much anymore, because no one can read my handwriting. I’ve written commercials. I’ve written several children’s stories. I seem to be able to write a lot. Writing has been much a part of my existence for several decades, but I can’t seem to get past this fear of rejection.

So, can I write a novel in a month? The requirements for this event are simple enough. Am I too late to begin? Can I use an existing, unsolicited, unpublished piece? The aim of this event is to get us to write at least 1700 words a day. By the end of November, you should have accumulated 50,000 words and the completed first draft. No editing is necessary. Sounds pretty easy. Maybe I’ll get started after Thanksgiving. Talk about procrastination.