YOU should do this
it's about writing a certain number of words a day, everday, for the month of november (i think)

it's a terrific exercise in writing, it doesn't have to be pretty or good, just get the words out, you can edit and change things or trash and start over later. others can give you the paticulars

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http://www.pgholyfield.com/maah/

Okay.  All it is...   challenge... simple.  50K words in thirty days... That's an average of 1,667 per day or nada and 50K in 3 days...  whatever you want.  That's it.  New stuff only.  Don't try to "finish up" something you've already started.  Last year over 101,000 people world wide tried it.  You can too.  Don't worry about the tech part...  just create a log in on the site and there's a place to copy and paste you're novel in for them to do a wordcount.  That's really about it.  On the surface.  In reality, here in the twin cities, there are about 1600 people registered and we'll be getting together for write-ins (not writing groups where you read other people's stuff).  Coffee shops, bars, wherever.  Good social time too, despite the constant clacking on keyboards.  We're even doing a writers tour from 12 noon on saturday until 2pm sunday.  More or less a bar crawl really, but hey, that's cool.  I'm synapticjam over there as well if you wanna look me up.  I'll post the synopsis of the novel I'm planning.  Compensating Controls - kudos to whoever knows what that is...  

SynapticJam on Toast - hhhmmm... tastes like chicken (aka PUVJK) #3 in crack hits (Special?  Ain't I just)

Data, vital to the security of the United States, has been misappropriated by those who would cause harm.  Nicholas Edgewood, a mid-level network administrator, is framed for the crime and catapulted into a world that very well may be the death of him.  Technology and National Security combine as the end of the world looms near.  Or something like that...  Intrigue, femme fatales and even an assassin grace this place...  Let's see what it looks like when it's done...

SynapticJam on Toast - hhhmmm... tastes like chicken (aka PUVJK) #3 in crack hits (Special?  Ain't I just)

We can watch each other's word counts and egg each other on!  Personal challange! 

SynapticJam on Toast - hhhmmm... tastes like chicken (aka PUVJK) #3 in crack hits (Special?  Ain't I just)

Create a log in to participate.  That's all...

Set aside a little time each day (maybe an hour or so) and start writing...  End of each day, go to the web site and post what you've written so far, they keep track of the word count so you can see a bar fill up to 50K words.  Pretty cool really.  You might be surprised how many people in your area are doing it.  Go for it.  Make it a 50K sigler fan-fic...  

SynapticJam on Toast - hhhmmm... tastes like chicken (aka PUVJK) #3 in crack hits (Special?  Ain't I just)

I found your site and info here http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/user/404732. Look forward to seeing your work!

“I still can't tell if that's funny or really scary.”

Mostly, because I feel obligated to.  The assassin is going to have his trademark killing method...  This is just synopsis material...  The actual writing will be much better: 

Time to finish it…  Pulls out long knife... special back-story on the knife - He's used it before - a lot of times... Special type of knife... leaves special types of wounds...   maybe sharp (with a hook?)  for slice on the forehand and serrated for a very messy backslash (going up)...  common usage, slice down the chest into abdomen then reversal up tearing through all of the juicy insides (avoiding heart and maybe lungs – just to promote extended pain) (when dressing a hunting kill you avoid tearing into all sorts of internal stuff (this keeps the internal organs from oozing all over everything making a smelly nasty mess), not this though, it’s meant to be icky)...  Nasty!  Finally Kills Eugene by his trademark slice and gut rip move.  He will hold onto the location of the data until the cleanup job is done.  He must realize that this makes him more noticeable.  But he’s okay with that.  It’s street cred.  As long as he doesn’t get caught.  Some assassins like to never be known.  They engineer elaborate ways to kill people so nobody would even know it was on purpose.  Not him though. He likes the notoriety…Feeds on it…  Hell, nobody, even any of his employers knows his real name.  And they’re not going to either.  That’s the way he likes it.   

Does anyone here know the name of that kind of knife.  with the hook on the end? 

SynapticJam on Toast - hhhmmm... tastes like chicken (aka PUVJK) #3 in crack hits (Special?  Ain't I just)

Keep us updated as to when you post your work! 

“I still can't tell if that's funny or really scary.”

That sound like a lot.  I might could write 1K words.  I have some ideas for short stories.  Nothing gory like Scott does though.  I admire you guys!!!

"Even crazy people sometimes base their fiction on an ounce of truth" -S. Sigler

I won't get 50K by the end of the month.

G-Man

Rich man gets off work, then buys stereo. Not after f***ing brunch! - Mooj

and I think the knife is a kabar knife, maybe.

G-Man

Rich man gets off work, then buys stereo. Not after f***ing brunch! - Mooj

I'm working on my starving writers costume.  I've already got the gloves (I'm gonna cut the fingers off of them - ala Aggie).

What else should I wear?

SynapticJam on Toast - hhhmmm... tastes like chicken (aka PUVJK) #3 in crack hits (Special?  Ain't I just)

Ok so I signed up to the site username is the same as here StayzKrunchyInMilk.  I decided on doing the idea I had for a fantasy novel.  I will try to put in the synopsis soon.

I'll find you on the site and buddy you...  

SynapticJam on Toast - hhhmmm... tastes like chicken (aka PUVJK) #3 in crack hits (Special?  Ain't I just)

 and i would love to do this.my work schedule sucks bad but it sounds fun

hell if it taste like chicken,bring me chicken!

                                                    rodney carigton

Ok so here's my title and synopsis for those interested

Vanium: Dawn of the Second Age 

The time of Change has come ending the second cycle. The four great World Dragons gather to transfer control of the titanic energies used to rebuild the planet after their war back to Nylhere, the creator of their current truce. When Nylhere is discovered dead in his lair the remaining three dragons retreat in rage and fear. They consolidate those loyal to them for protection. For who or what could have slain one of the near god-like great dragons. The energies that have protected the planet for eight millenia are fading, pulled back by the great dragons in order to be used for their own protection. Disease and famine rage across the face of Vanium, where neither had been seen in even the most ancient writings. And throughout the world emissaries from an distant land move, seeking those looking for glory, money, and power.

Good to know that I'm not the only Junkie doing this....   

What name did you register under so I can buddy you?

SynapticJam on Toast - hhhmmm... tastes like chicken (aka PUVJK) #3 in crack hits (Special?  Ain't I just)

 I could write that much in a year! When it comes to writing I would be what you call a "Write-tard"? I go blank when ever I try to put things down in words. Either that or it comes out a unintelligent jumble of words. Many of my posts are proof of that!

“I still can't tell if that's funny or really scary.”