Day 23 thru Day 28

Forgive me readers, I have been lax with my updates. There is good reason, my friends. I have been writing. Make no mistake, this writing has been lopsided and interrupted and most of it is total garbage but some areas of neglect have afforded me that pretty little banner below.

NaNoWriMo  50,391 WIN

1. Wordcount/Time Investment - Despite an impending move, school work, and Thanksgiving Day I was determined to win this week. After getting back on track last Monday I did my best not to fall behind again. I remember hitting 42K, 43K, and 44K thinking I better not stop now - I'm so close! It was tough. But I can say I made it. 
2. Discoveries - The mixed fear of losing coupled with the trill of winning was second to my desire to get the story told. This last week was the most fun I had writing. The plot was fun again as I jumped around the chapters. I wrote chapter 16 (out of 24) last. 
3. Sacrifices - See below.

November PAD (Poem a Day) Chapbook Challenge  NEGLECTED! 

1. Poem Writing Set -
2. Discoveries -  
3. Sacrifices -

Still to catch up on poeming. I consider this a minor fail, and I might just be saying that because I want it to feel less defeating but it was a "Poem-A-Day" challenge and I haven't written 6 days/poems. Finishing NaNo early frees up lots of time to catch up and end the month with 30 poems ripe and ready for fine line reviews.

Day 22: The Bar

Because I have been behind for so long, I got an obsession with the NaNo Stats tab on my page. I have been chasing the purple line, and finally I caught up to it.


NaNoWriMo

1. Wordcount/Time Investment - 3934 words in 2 word wars and an overlapping night. I wrote a really cool hostage scene that was unplanned but lots of fun. 
2. Discoveries - My home region is not sociable at all.
3. Sacrifices - I skipped my nap today. Obviously that was for the better

November PAD (Poem a Day) Chapbook Challenge

1. Poem Writing Set - Today, I wrote what I felt. I don't know if it fits the topic for the prompt but I kinda like it, called Standing Room Only. We were to write a poem that takes a stand. 
2. Discoveries -  I feel proud knowing that I've written 21 poems (still missing yesterday) and that I can continue to do that all year!
3. Sacrifices -Yesterday's permission poem is not coming at all. I don't know why.

Day 21: The Race

Catching up time...

NaNoWriMo

1. Wordcount/Time Investment - 2830 for the day though some of the words may have straddled the midnight line. The plot is thickening and ready to burst; I am not sure if that is my defined climax, but it feels like it. I am still far behind the daily minimum but I am almost back on track - 33,788 words. 
2. Discoveries - I can do this.
3. Sacrifices - I had most of the Sunday night game on mute. I had to sacrifice play-by-play to get my word count done.

November PAD (Poem a Day) Chapbook Challenge

1. Poem Writing Set - I wrote yesterday's poem. Yes, Pathetic.
2. Discoveries - Reading poems out loud makes a huge difference. 
3. Sacrifices - Well, being a day behind shows I'm not sacrificing the right things...

Day 19 and Day 20: The Boost

As life would have it, on the third week of NaNo I finally put in a decent word count on a Friday. Another first: I posted my poem in the morning! I got no responses, but it felt good to be a little ahead of the game.


NaNoWriMo

1. Wordcount/Time Investment - 11/19: 3114 words in 2.5 hours. Two of those hours were word wars - both in the kitchen. I was really a power house as I did a full day of house cleaning, even kinda cooked. I was proud. Not back on track yet, but chasing the purple line. 11/20: 1169 words in 1 hour. Not bad, but I was unwilling to do more.
2. Discoveries - Although the wrimo circle is getting smaller as time goes on, it means that those are the ones who persevere. I like being a part of that group.
3. Sacrifices - Sleeping cycle is shot. I am off my exercise routine, and will be behind for another 10 days. Fantasy football has suffered as well, though blaming NaNo may be just a cop out.

November PAD (Poem a Day) Chapbook Challenge

1. Poem Writing Set - 11/19: The day with a poem with a hole in it. I wrote about my guitar. I think it is my favorite one of the month.11/20: I did not get my poem done but I have a really good idea for it.
2. Discoveries -  A couple weekends ago I was having thoughts about a theme for the collection, and I'm still having them, though with a lot less apprehension. Check out what Mr. Brewer said: Personal note: I had the prompts for this challenge figured out about a month before we started this challenge. We're 17 days into the challenge now, and I think I'm finally figuring out my theme for the month--for my own poems. We'll see what I come up with during the final 13 days, but I may finally know what I'm trying to do. Or not. 
   
   The point I'm trying to make is that I've been contacted by quite a few poets who haven't figured out a theme for their poems. I've let them know one-by-one that a theme is optional for this challenge. After all, I created the prompts, and I'm just now "maybe" striking upon a theme. 
   
   The main goals of this challenge are to poem and to have fun. If you're doing those two things, then you're having a successful challenge.
   
3. Sacrifices - Going to scribble in my poems soon...notebook neglect is my M.O.

Day 18: The Reset

12 DAYS TO GO!


NaNoWriMo

1. Wordcount/Time Investment - 2342 words while watching three quarters of the Bears vs Dolphins game.
2. Discoveries - I am allowing the "Nano Stats" charts to intimidate me. I can finish before Dec 4! I will finish on time! Grrr!
3. Sacrifices - None today. I wish my word count was higher, but I am clawing my way back up.

November PAD (Poem a Day) Chapbook Challenge

1. Poem Writing Set - I mused about the prompt, "Lost & Found" and I cannot get the song Amazing Grace out of my head. No poem yet, but lots of thoughts
2. Discoveries -  If I had a muse, he left. Yup, about a week ago.
3. Sacrifices - I have to do some serious catching up on both fronts.

Day 17: The Birthday

Trying to recover from my headache, complete errands, and write my term paper were enough excuses not to write. It was also my sister's birthday (and Donna's birthday too!). A big red box for today. I earned it.


NaNoWriMo

1. Wordcount/Time Investment - 0 words. Are you seeing a trend here?
2. Discoveries - I suck.
3. Sacrifices - Words vs. Life. Life won

November PAD (Poem a Day) Chapbook Challenge

1. Poem Writing Set - Today's prompt was "Tell Me Why ____" and I wrote that down. That's it. No poem.
2. Discoveries -  I suck.
3. Sacrifices - I haven't typed up a poem since the notebook issue. I haven't commented on any poems either. Serious slackage.

Day 16: The Headache

NaNoWriMo

1. Wordcount/Time Investment - 0 words. I came back from the mall with my notebook and woke up from my nap with a massive headache. Opening my eyes hurt.
2. Discoveries - I lost the 750words.com monthly challenge. It felt awful to know I missed a day. That will be motivation not to kick NaNoWriMo even though I feel like doing just that sometimes.
3. Sacrifices - Words vs Health. Health won.

November PAD (Poem a Day) Chapbook Challenge

1. Poem Writing Set - Notebook back! I wrote a sloppy poem about moving for the stacking/unstacking prompt. I don't even know if it is finished
2. Discoveries - This prompt was one of the hardest ones to work with so far. I erased and edited so much of it and still, I don't know what it had become.
3. Sacrifices - None in this department. Not today.

Day 15: The Loss

My notebook is somewhere in the mall. I lost it there today while I was out getting a present for my sister. I remember putting it down to check out some books in Borders, and that's about it. I'm hoping it is still there. I wrote about 500 words in it for NaNo and my Day 15 poem.Carelessness!


NaNoWriMo

1. Wordcount/Time Investment - I am still behind. Even though I wrote 1770 words in 1.5 hours today, I feel overwhelmed. There is so much going on in my little life! The words aren't coming as freely but I like my story - and that's progress.
2. Discoveries - Being behind is not motivating me to plow forward. It is making me feel pressure that is not helpful. I have to change that.
3. Sacrifices - Well, the casualty of today is the notebook, but I also could have done a lot more writing if I was diligent today.

November PAD (Poem a Day) Chapbook Challenge

1. Poem Writing Set - Epic Fail. I wrote on the bus today, to and from school. Nothing to show however. I hope my notebook is safe... The prompt for today was "Just when you thought it was safe..." How fitting.
2. Discoveries -  It hurts to lose words.
3. Sacrifices - See above.

Day 14: The Blackouts

My writing was somewhat of an "all nighter" and I don't know how well it went. Because I was fighting sleep during this impromptu word war, I found myself just blacking out a couple times...finding lots of long-pressed keys.


NaNoWriMo

1. Wordcount/Time Investment - 2089 words in the span of 8 hours (12am-8am). It was silly to do that. I know I will be editing away most of that section when I get down to it. I had some cool U-turns though. My main character for section two is coming into her own. 
2. Discoveries - When I fall asleep, I don't stop writing. It is still going on in my head. That's why I'm confused when I wake up and think, Didn't I pass this part already?
3. Sacrifices - I sacrificed my sanity and ended up writing only in the wee hours and spent none of my fully conscious time on the story.

November PAD (Poem a Day) Chapbook Challenge

1. Poem Writing Set - Today's prompt was "Write a crossroads poem." I wasn't really inspired. Granted, I was sitting in front of the TV waiting for the football games to start and still fighting sleep but I was able to crank out Intersect. It will need some major work
2. Discoveries -  Writing in front of the TV is never a good idea. Stop it.
3. Sacrifices - Quality. I sacrificed quality because I was distracted. 

Day 12 & Day 13: The Roundup

This is becoming a habit. The weekends just aren't turning out to be productive. The calendar to the side depicts how my slack (yellow, orange, and red - though the red can also mean a very awesome day) gets sprinkled closer to the weekend:


NaNoWriMo

1. Wordcount/Time Investment -11/12: 0 words all day. Enough said. Spent more time writing poems. 11/13: 800 words in 1 hour. 
2. Discoveries - I need to restructure my writing time on the weekends.
3. Sacrifices - Pride

November PAD (Poem a Day) Chapbook Challenge

1. Poem Writing Set - Caught up with Day 11's prompt in my notebook. The prompts for Day 11 (No One Wants ____) and Day 12 ("forget what they say") were inspiring. I really enjoyed working on them. I wrote a paradelle for No One Wants What They Got. It was a learning experience. My attempt for Day 13 was...lackluster. Coming off my 2 poem high, it was just average.
2. Discoveries -  I like using poetic forms. It adds an extra challenge to the creative process.
3. Sacrifices - I sacrificed some NaNo writing to do my poetry. In a way it feels good. Poetry refreshes me creatively.

Day 11: The Slip

Yesterday was great. Today was not. I had far too many interruptions but the real problem is I'm having trouble finding my footing with my second character's voice. I feel that maybe I got too entangled with the first one that she keeps leaking over. It takes a lot longer to write. Excuses, excuses...


NaNoWriMo

1. Wordcount/Time Investment - 1029 words. I don't even know how long it took me. My grand total is now up to 20,947 words. This story is the longest thing I've written on one subject, EVER. I reformatted my MSWord doc to reflect what I want my book to look like. Winners of NaNoWriMo (meaning if you write 50K words by Nov 30) are given this grand prize: a free proof copy in book form! So, yea, I jumped the gun and went on formatting. I now have 92 pages because of the big switch. 
2. Discoveries - There are lots of drop-outs already. Some people who were very active in the forums and on the Facebook group have declared themselves quitters. They inspire me - not to be like them! I have the power to keep going...right?
3. Sacrifices - Today, my writing came in fourth to all the other things going on in my life. When did November get so hectic? 

November PAD (Poem a Day) Chapbook Challenge

1. Poem Writing Set - I did not write a poem today. I am ashamed. Though I hang my head, I will offer no (more) excuses because it is what it is. Will catch up tomorrow.
2. Discoveries -  Every time I wait for the prompt, it comes when I'm not looking.
3. Sacrifices - Sigh. 

Day 10: The Sample

Wow! I have completed 1/3 of the days in November (thats all?). In light of that huge accomplishment I will post some of the unedited garbage work I have been doing so far.

NaNoWriMo

Life back at Mom's house has made me regress into old habits. Lying to her was the first. "Yes, I ate the last of the apple pie," I'd yell back. I actually threw it out; it was spoiling, I just wanted to avoid the grief. The second was re-prioritizing my social life. Before the crash, I had a few friends I would meet for a night out occasionally but now they were crawling all over me like I was a commodity.

The house had a constant stream of traffic. Mostly from my co-workers, because they missed me - though they will never admit it - and I insisted on doing some work. Jake, the other NFL analyst at the station would come and take dictation from me so I could still update my blog. I could type, but not as fast with just the one hand...

"Anyway," she said. "Tell me more about this pharmacist."

"He's called a couple times, asking about my broken wing, about football, about life. Just keeping up conversation."

"Mmmhmm," she picked up the sheet of paper towel that collected our rubbish, "so when did you say you're gonna meet him?"

"I didn't say. Maybe I wont," I said.

She got up and circled the kitchen saying, "Yea, you're going to see him. I can tell that you're interested."

"Yea of course I'm interested," I pointed her to the cupboard under the sink. "I just don't know what he wants out of it. I need more information to assess the situation."

"Ok, this isn't some business deal," she said, dumping the trash, "this is a just an opportunity to get to know someone new. You collect information on the way."

"Well I know that bit I just don't see the point sometimes."

She walked over to the lowered portion of the counter where my mom had her kitchen-office set up. "Hmm, don't bother talking to me about pointless - wait, is this all your get well stuff people sent you?"

"Yes. That's my pity parade." She was talking about the magnetic and cork organizing board on the side wall that enclosed the little work space. As soon as they came in the mail, or through the door, I read them and stabbed them into place with a tack. 

1. Wordcount/Time Investment - 1687 words in 1 hour. I am getting better. I also lied. I said I would never use Write or Die because of my Day 3 Meltdown but it is a huge help. I am so slow on my own. Typing is not speedy for me unless I am under some serious pressure. I guess I am trying to learn from my (copy/paste) mistakes.
2. Discoveries - What I'm doing now, writing 50K free flowing words in 30 days, is not necessarily the hard part. I have to edit this thing eventually.
3. Sacrifices - I am gonna have to START sacrificing something else because it seems I have less and less time to write. My pre-NaNo mock up schedule doesn't fit my schedule anymore.

November PAD (Poem a Day) Chapbook Challenge

“You, John”

Why am I willing to press the wrinkles
out of your shirt? It's simple:
not for homely dutiful desires,
or to supplant images that inspire
our future, babe;
it's just, this steam wafts your scent
warm and penetrating into my bent
frame, just another way to soak up
the effervescent you, who spoke up 

and said it first. 

1. Poem Writing Set - I wrote in my notebook today. The prompt was simply: "Write a love poem". Who could resist that? After mine was written and sent to the boyfriend for "approval" I started thinking about the idea of mundane moments, how they make poetry accessible to everyone. A theme in the making? I think I am grasping at straws.
2. Discoveries -  A short poem is oftentimes more time consuming (to write) than a long one.
3. Sacrifices - Lately I haven't been commenting on other poems, and I know I have mentioned that before, but sometimes the scroll bar gets really short and I have to let out a long sigh. Too many goodies, need time to savor

Day 9: The Norm

Now that I am (kinda, sorta) getting into the rhythm of things, I am realizing that I can really pull this off. One month of insanity is encouraging me in so many ways. It is kinda sad awesome being your own inspiration but so far, I must say that I am very proud of myself. That should say a lot for you, in whatever you do. If Maxie can do it, anyone can:


NaNoWriMo

1. Wordcount/Time Investment - 3005 words in 2.5 hours. I worked on a 1pm one hour word war at the library, after school work and before a book discussion (although I didn't share my word count). I took an afternoon nap and had a great session when I got down to it at 8pm. I didn't want to stop writing but my tummy was growling for din-dins. 
2. Discoveries - My characters like to run the show. I don't mind because I feel like I am along for the ride. Also, though this is more akin to a marathon, I have been finding parallels of hope in my morning exercise. Even though I may not work as hard every day, I do work out every day. Before the fall I had never ever been able to say that. I am doing a bit of growing.
3. Sacrifices - Today was great. I put nothing on the altar.

November PAD (Poem a Day) Chapbook Challenge

1. Poem Writing Set - I did only one poem today (Tuesdays always have two prompts) and I did it in a bit of a crunch. I spend all day thinking about what to write but when I get down to it, I cant consolidate or chose from mt ideas. I wrote directly in the comment box and then after the first stanza, I hit refresh and it went away. Fortunately, I remembered it all so it wasn't a Day 3 Meltdown type of loss. 
2. Discoveries -  Vulnerability is a great asset in poetry writing. Not just for the poet's expression but as a channel for words to pass through. 
3. Sacrifices - I have been writing in the comment box more often and though it saves me a step, I like my notebook. I will return to it (because then I wont have to sacrifice my thoughts) and it will be easier come editing time.

Day 8: The Squeeze

Most everywhere has some mention of the dreaded Week Two. It is not getting easier as I had hoped but what's the big deal? I guess I will find out.


NaNoWriMo

1. Wordcount/Time Investment - 1673 in about 1.5 hours. I was on a tight schedule for school today so I has to squeeze in writing time. I did the daytime word wars and enjoyed this portion of the plot. This is supposed to be fun, remember?
2. Discoveries - I predicted my Day 3 woes, or wrote myself a into a self fulfilling prophecy. 
3. Sacrifices - My naps and general sleep cycle are suffering.

November PAD (Poem a Day) Chapbook Challenge

1. Poem Writing Set - Today's prompt was somewhat difficult. I could not think of anything  for an hour! I wrote a poem called "Outbid" and I'm still not sure if that is what I wanted to write.
2. Discoveries -  December is going to be rough.
3. Sacrifices - Sleep, oh precious sleep.

Day 7: The Noble

NaNoWriMo

1. Wordcount/Time Investment - 2280 words in 2 hours. I went to a write-in today and although we did much less writing than hanging out, it was a lot more productive than the last two days.
2. Discoveries - I can be a gracious loser.
3. Sacrifices - Time and warmth. I was out in the cold today when I could have been cuddled up at home.

November PAD (Poem a Day) Chapbook Challenge

1. Poem Writing Set - I wrote directly in the comments section and posted the earliest tome of the seven days so far. The prompt was open-ended and allowed for some wordplay. 
2. Discoveries -  Robert Brewer has some imagination. I am always so excited each day to find out what our assignment is for the day. Always challenging, always fun.
3. Sacrifices - None!

Day 5 and Day 6: The Lull

Here is the account of two days, two very slow days. It is getting harder to find time and harder to find content. I blank out at the screen much longer, and I even (gasp) procrastinate. I know! What happened to the schedule? All the plans? The outline? I don't know.


NaNoWriMo

1. Wordcount/Time Investment - 11/5: 760 (measly) words in about 1 hour. 11/6: 772 words in about 1.5 hours. Neither total is good but I am still on track. My monthly total is now 11, 172 words and 5 chapters. 
2. Discoveries - Writing in the kitchen is not a good idea. Writing around family is also very dumb.
3. Sacrifices - I sacrificed my word count both days. Mostly for food and sleep, but I need those, right?

November PAD (Poem a Day) Chapbook Challenge

1. Poem Writing Set - 11/5: Nothing to report, nothing written. 11/6: Back to the notebook! I back-tracked one day and did both my poems at the same time. The prompts were awesome, as usual. 
2. Discoveries -  I am starting to get concerned about the lack of "theme" in my potential chapbook. I don't know where I am going with these poems - maybe nowhere but I at least want to give it my best shot. 
3. Sacrifices - I haven't had the time to read any of the poems from the other participants yet. I really need to catch up on that. They keep me inspired.

Day 4: The Comeback

So yesterday sucked. I took that negative energy and cranked out my best day yet. I also had an awesome nap while it rained.

NaNoWriMo

1. Wordcount/Time Investment - 3171 words in 3+ hours. Totally kicked yesterday's butt. I woke up early to write, I wrote after my Writing Group meeting, and did my daily word war at 10pm. I miss the crazy blinking from Write or Die, but I am enjoying the security of 750words.com. I think that is a good trade. 
2. Discoveries - I have to keep reminding myself that this is a personal challenge - not a typing competition. I have to keep reminding myself this is the first time I've ever done anything like this and I need to think rationally. I am not like ANY other writer. The book Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen was written during NaNoWriMo (more). 
3. Sacrifices - I did not attend the nighttime critique group as I had planned. I was hoping to test out some of my first chapter on real life readers and get some early editing done. That is probably for the better.

November PAD (Poem a Day) Chapbook Challenge

1. Poem Writing Set - I didn't use my notebook today. I wrote it right there in the comments section underneath today's prompt. I really liked the idea of Containment as a springboard. It filled my day with internal note taking and conversations with myself. 
2. Discoveries -  People read my poems! I know that seems silly to say because they are out there on the internet, but still! I thought I had mistyped something when I was looking over my copy of "Conscious Life" so I searched my name using [ctrl+F] and I found a comment about my poem. Needless to say, it encouraged me to leave comments about other poet's attempts. I am excited to read more about each one of them (they are soooo good).
3. Sacrifices - A page in my spiral bound notebook. It has nothing on it except "Day 4" circled at the top.

Day 3: The Meltdown

Today was the worst. I am speaking literally when I say there was blood, sweat, and tears. I barely want to write this because I am so upset with myself right now. Read on if you must.


NaNoWriMo

1. Wordcount/Time Investment - 1074 in 3 hours. That is pathetic. It should say 2454 because I wrote 1380 (and bragged about it on Facebook) during the 10pm word war I mentioned yesterday. I was speeding away on Write or Die and when it came time to copy/paste, I pressed something other than [ctrl] and BOOM! The world imploded and my spirit broke. My words were gone and I was left with a 'c' instead of my Chapter 3. My blood pressure went up and I got a nosebleed, I cried and threw myself on the floor. My brother came in to soothe me and it helped...but then I relayed the episode to my boyfriend and reliving it made my body run hot because I got angry with myself. 
2. Discoveries - I do not handle defeat/setbacks well. I will not be using Write or Die anymore.  
3. Sacrifices - Blood, sweat, and tears. And maybe some dignity.

November PAD (Poem a Day) Chapbook Challenge

1. Poem Writing Set - After I calmed down, I knew I was still behind, way behind. I was 593 words short of my daily total, I had no poem for Day 3, and I hadn't written this entry yet. The poem would be the best diversion. I grabbed my notebook and started, while my boyfriend was still keeping my company on video chat. It reads like a limerick but I think it has soul. Still a first draft, but I think it will do. Late poeming secured my sanity.
2. Discoveries -  Poetry will always do more for me than I will ever do for the art.
3. Sacrifices - By this time, sniffles.

Day 2: The Warrior

My Writing Station

Whew! I just completed my first real sprint to the finish line. Today was rough, disorganized, interrupted, and unfocused. Here's my analysis:

NaNoWriMo

1. Wordcount/Time Investment - 2408 words in 2 hours (approximately). I started at 9:20pm and with little breaks in between, went all the way to about 11:30pm. I used 750words.com to begin, for word count and for storage. Then, when I got to my 10:00pm Word War with the NaNoWriMo Warriors Facebook Group, I used Write or Die ... and I almost died. 
2. Discoveries - I should never ever ever ever ever wait this late to get my writing done. Anything can (and will) happen to stop the flow. Like bathroom breaks. My fingers are achy. I was scared I wouldn't make my personal goal of 2084 words/day and that fear, plus the word war energy really propelled me forward.
3. Sacrifices - Unfortunately I sacrificed, or at least put my writing in jeopardy, because I wanted to spend more time with some good friends I hadn't seen in a while. They're sisters ages 11, 7, and 5 who I've babysat for about eight years off and on. Totally worth it.

November PAD (Poem a Day) Chapbook Challenge

1. Poem Writing Set - Today's prompt was harder than I thought it would be. I actually wrote it at my writing station. It took me about 40 minutes in the morning, and when I typed it up much later I changed the structure but left the words.
2. Discoveries - The last time I wrote this many poems, back to back days was probably in high school when I used to scribble stuff on the bus rides to and from school. Teenage angst and challenges will get daily poems out of me! 
3. Sacrifices - I had to chose one of the two prompt options, even though I wanted to do them both, because of time constraints.

Day 1: The Beginning

Come away with me on a 30 day journey through word counts and poeming. It is November.

After all that anticipation, October passed away and now I will be sharing my NaNoWriMo/November PAD experience. Each day I will drop a few lines about my progress in order to chronicle this feat. I hope it will serve as encouragement for any writer because if I can do this - anyone can!

NaNoWriMo

1. Wordcount/Time Investment - 2446 words in 3 hours (approximately). I got up at midnight and wrote till about 3am. I used 750words.com to get me started and then I tried Write or Die to get the pressure going. 
2. Discoveries - I must be refreshed before I begin writing. Because I was still tired from my pre-NaNo nap, I drifted off into wonderland too often. I was thinking about the story, just not writing it. Maybe a morning writing session will be better. Oh, and my typing skills are sub-par.
3. Sacrifices - Did not sacrifice much other than my regular sleep schedule. I was prepared for this because I scheduled my 12am start. This section will probably get more interesting as the month goes by.

November PAD (Poem a Day) Chapbook Challenge

1. Poem Writing Set - I thought I'd include this section because the poem writing will probably not be scheduled as my poetic process is more spontaneous. Before I headed out the door, I jotted down today's prompt in my notebook and mulled and made a few notes. I wrote it at the library, sometime after 1pm, when my stomach was growling the loudest. 
2. Discoveries - Not that I was shocked, but the other poets really upped the intimidation factor. And there were so many participants! 
3. Sacrifices - None yet.