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NaNoWriMo, Halfway There
Second-week update
It’s halfway through November and I’ve almost hit the 25000-word mark. That means I’m well on my way to completing 50000 words of my novel draft before the end of the month. A pat on the back for me!
I’ve noticed a few new things in this last week. Writing has overtaken me and I cannot let go of my characters and stories after I close my laptop. I had a few luxurious days this week when I was able to write while my kids were at school. (I made sure I used the time productively because I knew the weekend would be filled with family commitments.) I wrote right up until the minute when I had to leave to pick up my kids. As other parents or teachers said hello to me, I found that I couldn’t make conversation. I was stuck in the world of my book, still in the writing zone, imagining the inner thoughts and feelings of my protagonist. I could not say anything more communicative than a choked “hi, good thanks”.
The other thing that has happened in the last week is the onset of Imposter syndrome. I flew through the first week fairly confidently, once I got started. Now I’ve been doubting myself and my writing. It’s especially noticeable if I’ve had a day when I haven’t been able to write very much. I’ve been reminding myself to push on through and ignore the inner critic.
