Monday, November 07, 2005

Aunt Henny's Hints for Saving Time During NaNoWriMo

Here are some truly helpful hints on saving time for writing during NaNoWriMo from my alterego, Aunt Henny:

1. Don't bother feeding the family. They can probably survive for at least two weeks on their accumulated body fat. If not, they'll figure out a solution to the dilemma.

2. Don't bathe. With the raving and ranting you'll be doing anyway trying to work out that nasty plot quirk, no one will dare come close enough to notice your poor hygiene.

3. Don't change your clothes. (See #2).

4. Drink caffeinated beverages. This will serve to give you that little "zing" that should carry you through those last niggling 350 words each night.

5. Don't take your medication. This should inspire your muse to invite her friends, the troll, the faerie, the wood nymph, a huge black hairy spider that crawls around just out of the corner of your eye, the big purple monster that lives under the bed, and other colorful creatures who may serve to keep you company and/or inspire new ideas.

If you need more hints, please check with me. I'm sure I can come up with additional helpful ideas. ~~ Aunt Henny

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