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07-31-2005, 01:52 AM
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| | Anyone want to join me in my quest for the Three Day Novel? | |
I am planning to enter this year's contest for the 3 Day Novel. I am not looking for collaborators (well, not right now, anyway - ask me again at 4 PM on Day 3). I am looking for others to join me in my torturous journey to stardom (or perhaps it will be your torturous journey to stardom!).
What is the 3 Day Novel contest, you ask? It is a competition in which you register in advance, pay an entry fee ($50), and then, by an honor system, write a full novel in three days over Labor Day weekend (September 5, 6 and 7, 2005). The winner receives publication. The runners up receive money. The top writers get shortlisted with publishers all over North America, including Canada and Mexico.
Where can you read more about the rules, how the honor system works, and other notes on the general hysteria involved in embarking on such a journey? At http://www.3daynovel.com , of course!
I have already solicited from my significant other a promise of dog walking, cat feeding, espresso refills and sandwiches for three straight days - is your significant other (or local hotel chain) up to the task of supporting you in your work?
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07-31-2005, 03:48 AM
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Having attempted the contest where you attempt to write a novel in a month, and failed miserably, I don't even want to THINK about trying this one. But good luck!
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07-31-2005, 02:03 PM
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I was just going to say I have yet to finish anything for NaNoWriMo, so three days sounds pretty much out of my reach. Not to mention given past history, I might actually be having the baby that weekend. 
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07-31-2005, 05:11 PM
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If I could just decide on the novel I want to write, I might join you, but as I haven't decided this yet, it would be a bit tough. 
Cindy
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08-01-2005, 12:53 PM
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And I thought teachers were trained to think on their feet and work under pressure....  |
08-01-2005, 04:02 PM
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WE are Leslie, but not Labor Day weekend. That, for most of us, is the weekend BEFORE.
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08-01-2005, 05:44 PM
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lol |
08-01-2005, 06:03 PM
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that looks like fun. Maybe we could support you here by having a 3-day short-story competition?
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08-01-2005, 08:01 PM
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It's not the weekend before for me - it will be the start of week four (and therefore the weekend of Doing Progress Reports).
Hubby suggested that I try to write a novel that weekend anyway, but just not sign up.
You know, when I had to write my future life history in college, I did make myself become a famous children's writer after I finished teaching....
Cindy
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08-01-2005, 09:26 PM
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Most schools around here are starting on or around 8/15. But I heard today that some schools started TODAY. 
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08-02-2005, 12:03 AM
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Quote: amykhar said
 that looks like fun. Maybe we could support you here by having a 3-day short-story competition? | As long as I don't have to contribute to BOTH.....
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08-02-2005, 04:29 PM
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Not this year. It was hard enough getting a textbook from conception to the printer in 4 weeks. I haven't the mental energy yet to do something like this again for at least another few months.
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