NaNoWriMo’s reward is supposed to be self-satisfaction, a printable certificate of completion, and a free proof copy of your book if you send it to CreateSpace in December.
But I’m a material girl. And I do not want a proof copy of something that is going to pretty much suck. I’ll mark it up in red pen in about 2 days.
So this year, when I hit 50,000 words, I am buying this poster to have matted and framed for my study:
And this shirt because it is awesome and true:
We all make ourselves do some crazy shit once in awhile. I know a few NaNo-ers who are promising themselves tattoos (not book-related, necessarily) or little vacations or other fun things if they finish this year.
What do you do to motivate yourself to do something as nuts as 50,000 words in 30 days?
(P.S. Thanks to Ashley for the Starbucks contest! I won Starbucks drinks, and just in time for noveling!)
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I am a big fan of material motivation. I like stuff, so it works for me.
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By Erin on 11.03.09 7:51 pm | Permalink
You know what’s sick? I still plan to participate in this even though I’m going to start at least a week late.
That’s sick. If I make it? Oh, god I don’t even know what I’ll do.
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Rebekah Reply:
November 5th, 2009 at 9:24 am
I will send you cookies!!!
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By Doniree on 11.04.09 12:54 pm | Permalink
I had no idea about the 50,000 words in 30 days. I’m challenging myself to the 30 posts in 30 days. Now that you tell me about this, it may have to be my own private challenge.
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Rebekah Reply:
November 5th, 2009 at 9:21 am
It’s fun! Kind of intimidating when you’re getting up to speed, but with a 2,000 word goal per day, I give myself a bit of wiggle room to hit that 50k!
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rebekahj81 Reply:
November 5th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Testing a new highlight function
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By Vanessa on 11.05.09 8:40 am | Permalink
Trying a new color thing
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By rebekahj81 on 11.05.09 5:24 pm | Permalink
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