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NaNoWriMo update!

So, this year, I am planning something different. But I'm so addicted to the automatic feedback I've gotten in the past from my other Nano attempts, that I have decided to create a separate locked journal just for Nano.

I haven't made it yet, because I wanted to gauge the interest.

The story I'm writing this year is Arthurian, and set in modern-day, with Morgana as the main character. Except that she won't be a she, but a he. There will be a slashy romance (it will pretty much be obvious from the get-go, but I'll keep mum for now), and a few sex scenes, though probably not much above an R rating, if that.

This will not be Merlin-verse, but my own take on the characters, but I think those interested in Merlin or Arthurian stories (particularly slashy ones) might enjoy it.

The only two requests I have of those who ask to friend this journal are as follows:
1 - Do not copy and paste or save the story anywhere on the net, even if the place you do so is locked only to you. I intend to try to get this published in the end, and if it is posted anywhere, I won't be able to do so.
2 - I ask that you put your critical hats on. This doesn't mean that you can't say "wow, great chapter," but that if you do see any flaws, you point them out. Particularly when it comes to the overall flow of the story. No, I'm not asking that every comment you make be of that sort, just that you read it with a critical eye to giving feedback, if anything relevant pops up. I certainly don't mind having people there just to read. :)

So...are there people interested? If so, let me know here, and when I've made the journal, I will nudge you with it. :)

Comments

Oct. 17th, 2009 10:51 pm (UTC)
Sign me up :-)
Oct. 17th, 2009 11:01 pm (UTC)
Sent the link. :)
Oct. 17th, 2009 11:06 pm (UTC)
if you'd like a cheerleader, sign me up
Oct. 17th, 2009 11:08 pm (UTC)
You're always welcome, hon. :)
Oct. 17th, 2009 11:12 pm (UTC)
*snugs* how you doing today?
Oct. 17th, 2009 11:15 pm (UTC)
Busy. Nothing new there. :P

How are you?
Oct. 17th, 2009 11:19 pm (UTC)
I am being lethargic. This may have something to do with poor eating habits today while hubby is off merchanting at Crown. LOL
Oct. 17th, 2009 11:21 pm (UTC)
I'm trying to multitask and failing miserably.

And hubby is off trying to demolish a dead chair. Hopefully he hasn't clobbered himself...
Oct. 17th, 2009 11:23 pm (UTC)
He should be fine so long as the chair does not fight back.
Oct. 17th, 2009 11:24 pm (UTC)
It might. My main worry is that I haven't heard from him in a while--and he's got a sledgehammer...
Oct. 18th, 2009 12:51 am (UTC)
yahoo didn't give me this comment. *kicks yahoo*

I understand your worry. There is something about a lack of noise when sledghammers are involved that can be a touch ominous to the listener. It's like when the girls were quiet and I'd ask what they were doing and they'd reply "nothing". Guaranteed to raise the parental blood pressure and get the adreniline flowing.
Oct. 18th, 2009 12:53 am (UTC)
Eep. Looks like it was my fault--I replied to the wrong comment. Ah, well.

He's back, and achy, but safe. So we're good. :)
Oct. 18th, 2009 12:56 am (UTC)
no worries, glad he's safe and the chair didn't bite back. *snugs*

going to take meds and crash early. it's been a long day.
Oct. 18th, 2009 12:32 am (UTC)
Feel free to add me. I'll do what I can when I can. :)

Oct. 18th, 2009 12:38 am (UTC)
You have been friended. :)
Oct. 18th, 2009 01:05 am (UTC)
Why am I even replying, I assume you know my response.
Oct. 18th, 2009 01:17 am (UTC)
:D True.
Oct. 18th, 2009 01:18 am (UTC)
Oh, and friended. :D
Oct. 18th, 2009 01:20 am (UTC)
Awwww. Will you be my friend?

sorry. I already know I'm a dork
Oct. 18th, 2009 01:21 am (UTC)
And that is why we get on so well. :D
Oct. 18th, 2009 01:24 am (UTC)
Because you don't have to tell me I'm an idiot?

*g*

The more I see this journal layout, the more I really like the black/gold color scheme.

Also - have you applied any themes to your gmail? Because the random is kinda fun.
Oct. 18th, 2009 01:56 am (UTC)
No, because that's not my first impulse. :D

I do, too. If it was purple/blue, I'd be happier, but...

I have the tree theme up, because it shows generally local weather. :D Is cool.