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So, what’s going on with me this month?
I almost forgot today was IWSG day. So excuse the shortness of today’s post. On another note, the kids are in school.
There haven’t been updates on my WIP and NaNoWriMo is around the corner. What’s worrying me is that I’m not as worried about my lack of productivity as I would’ve been at the same time last year. Worrying.
Now, for today’s question, “What genre would be the worst one for you to tackle and why?”
Although I read and watch historial and science fiction, it’d be the worst genre for me to tackle. Researching for our stories is the occupational hazard of a writer. But even if I’d researched the terminology and facts from the distant past and for the far future a thousand times, I’d still get it wrong. And use them incorrectly. So, props to the authors whose science fiction and historical genres are their jam. Personally, I just can’t do it.
What’s going on with you this month? Already thinking about NaNoWriMo? What genre would be the worst one for you to tackle and why?
PS. I can’t believe I almost forgot. I swear sometimes I’d lose my head if it wasn’t firmly attached to my neck. A major thing is going on with me this month. This month I celebrate my 16th wedding anniversary!
Paving My Author's Road 
I’ve never attempted NaNoWriMo. The thought is terrifying!
I have no interest in writing sci-fi and fantasy. However, I have read a bit of both genres over the years. I’m amazed at the intricate worlds that some of these writers build.
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I also write fantasy, and for lack of a better word, the world building is fantastical. And vivid. Usually keep a glossary of terms, history, objects, etc to keep things straight.
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Good thing science fiction is my jam. No ideas for NaNo, so probably not doing it.
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Hope you never stop jamming. Have no ideas either. Can either be a rebel again and rewrite/edit book one of my fantasy WIP. Or start a new book by working on the sequel.
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Hi,
Yes, I’m thinking about NaNo. I will participate this year.
Wishing you all the best.
Shalom aleichem,
Pat G @ EverythingMustChange
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Cool. We can be buddies! 😀
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Yes, we can.
Shalom aleichem
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For the past 5 or 6 years, I unofficially wrote with the NaNo. I always leave with at least 40,000 words. I’ll do it again this year, too, I imagine.
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That’s why I like NaNo. It gives me the kick in the pants I need to crank out my WIP. Although, not everything I’ve written during NaNo can be used but at least I’ll be working from a springboard of sorts afterwards.
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The amount of research required for science fiction really depends on the subgenre you’re in. Most of my work in the field is social science fiction, so the science itself is really just the background for the characters to interact in. But I definitely understand how intimidating historical science fiction can be. I’ve tried it one time and it’s one of my least favorite works of everything I’ve written just because I feel like I didn’t get it as close to the truth as what I owe to the history in question.
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No, I’ve never tried NaNoWriMo. I wouldn’t have time to do it. I really like fantasy, but there are other genres, like romance, that I wouldn’t want to write in.
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Yeah, I’m not sure what I wouldn’t write. I’m pretty much open to anything when mood is right.
Anna from elements of emaginette
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Between my book release and work, I have no time for NaNoWriMo. But I have been intrigued by the prompts. Maybe some day 🙂
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