I haven't participated officially in NaNo in years but once Chris Baty (the founder) left, the company went downhill. But I think using the term NaNo even if you're not participating brings them attention because then you have to explain to people who've never heard of it. I'm keeping a list of different writing challenges that I think sound interesting. - 100KQ4 (100K in the last 3 months of the year) - 85K90 (85K in 90 days the first 3 months of the year) - 18KinApril - 80KinAugust And I host a 7-day challenge the first 3 quarters of the year where the goal is to write a project (you set your own word count goal) from start to finish in 7 days. I've been using it to complete a short story series and because I have September's off from work, I'm hoping to write 40-50K and complete the last short stories for the current series I'm working on. I'll probably still fail but it's going to be a lot of fun!
When it comes to AI, I only use it for brainstorming now. Before, I also use Grammarly and ProWriting Aid. But now, I do my best to edit my manuscripts so I can also practice my tenses. I also want support my editor because she's a lovely person to work with. As for NaNoWriMo, they are really getting on writer's nerves. I'm not sure if they're doing this accidentally or on purpose to generate buzz around them 🤣 I still do NaNoWriMo but I stopped using their site, long before I heard of allegations. 💙💙💙
Hey, Mary Ellen. Great video. I just subscribed. I like hearing how things have changed and where they are now. Good rant. Thanks for taking the time to point out these things.
Bang! Subscribed! What a breath of fresh air. Glad to hear you're feeling better, Mary!!
I haven't participated officially in NaNo in years but once Chris Baty (the founder) left, the company went downhill. But I think using the term NaNo even if you're not participating brings them attention because then you have to explain to people who've never heard of it.
I'm keeping a list of different writing challenges that I think sound interesting.
- 100KQ4 (100K in the last 3 months of the year)
- 85K90 (85K in 90 days the first 3 months of the year)
- 18KinApril
- 80KinAugust
And I host a 7-day challenge the first 3 quarters of the year where the goal is to write a project (you set your own word count goal) from start to finish in 7 days. I've been using it to complete a short story series and because I have September's off from work, I'm hoping to write 40-50K and complete the last short stories for the current series I'm working on. I'll probably still fail but it's going to be a lot of fun!
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When it comes to AI, I only use it for brainstorming now. Before, I also use Grammarly and ProWriting Aid. But now, I do my best to edit my manuscripts so I can also practice my tenses.
I also want support my editor because she's a lovely person to work with.
As for NaNoWriMo, they are really getting on writer's nerves. I'm not sure if they're doing this accidentally or on purpose to generate buzz around them 🤣
I still do NaNoWriMo but I stopped using their site, long before I heard of allegations. 💙💙💙
Hey, Mary Ellen. Great video. I just subscribed. I like hearing how things have changed and where they are now. Good rant. Thanks for taking the time to point out these things.
@@ElaineFoster101 Thank you. Glad you found it interesting..
JANOWRIMO!!!!!! I'm on that like stink on....well, you know....