NaNoWriMo Questions, Answers, and more than you wanted to know
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When and how did you find out about NaNoWriMo? How did you go?
I found out about NaNo sometime in 2002, then a friend suggested I participate in it in 2003. Naturally, being 14 at the time, I knew I wouldn’t have the patience to do that sort of thing, so instead I edited another person’s entry.
How many times have you done NaNoWriMo?
I haven’t! This round’s my first – I haven’t done a NaNo beta in six years either.
How many times have you won? If you haven’t won, what was your best result?
The closest I’ve come to entereing was doing 19000 in November for an entirely different reason.
How did you go last year?
That 19000 was last year. 
Where do you write and with what do you write?
I have three computers, googledocs, a small notebook for ideas when I can’t access one of those computers (which is unlikely; the smallest is one of those netbook things and is going with me EVERYWHERE these days).
How do you find time to write?
I cut out sleep.
Are your partners, friends and family allies or enemies?
No partner (TT_TT), but I have a few friends doing this. My family would much rather I do all of my homework and inventory for moving (and I don’t blame them for this) and then spend more time with the dog.
What are you strengths and what do you use to help you get to the end?
The ability to take a prompt and run with it, for over 1000 words in 20 minutes.
What are you weaknesses, obstacles and challenges that hinder you from finishing?
Time. I have very little of it. Too many prior commitments, and a working knowledge of the gentle art of procrastination.
Do you plot/outline/plan or do you write by the seat of your pants? How much do you plot or how unprepared are you?
I know where I’m starting, who my characters are and what they’re like, and where everything’s going to end up. Beyond that, however, I have no plan.
Do you participate in the real life community, go to write ins and meet ups in your area?
One of my friends has suggested I come to a write in with her IRL. That might be interesting. But see above about the prior commitments.
What are your writing aids? Special snacks, music, totems, rewards or punishments?
I have an iPod stuffed with music and the promise of ongoing adventures. And a panda who sits on top of my desktop and looks at me if I don’t write.
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