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NaNoWriMo 2015

Hello, guy! I’m here for a quick update on my writing (and also because I forgot to mention it before.)

Last month I participated in NaNoWriMo 2015 and successfully completed it with a just-barely-there 52K. 😀

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I was planning to write the first draft for my second novel, Sinister Town, for this year’s NaNo, but unfortunately “life” happened (and also Diwali) and I was left to rush through the last 15 days of NaNo. Though it’s not a lot, but I still got the plotting done along with a few scenes (Yes, 52K is just the plotting!) But still I’m happy that at least I wrote these 52K words!

I’ll be drafting the FD of Sinister Town in December (even though my birthday is fast approaching) and January and once I’m a little free I’ll share about it in my writing updates.

I hope everything’s great at your end as well 🙂

Happy holidays!!!

Ciao <3

Heena R. Pardeshi
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38 responses to “NaNoWriMo 2015”

  1. rosemawrites Avatar
    rosemawrites

    Wow! This is great news! 52k words in 15 days! That’s awesome!

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    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar
      Heena Rathore P.

      Thanks a lot, Rosema! I think after writing my first book in just 4 months, I’ve mastered writing 3-5K words per day. Always a plus for WriMos 🙂

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      1. rosemawrites Avatar
        rosemawrites

        Wow! just wow! 😀

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  2. robbinsrealm Avatar
    robbinsrealm

    Congratulations! The important thing is not the amount of words you wrote, but the fact that you wrote them. I know many people who tell me they want to write a book or start a blog, but all they do is talk, they don’t put in the necessary time and effort like you did.

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    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar
      Heena Rathore P.

      Thanks a lot, Robbin! And I agree, writing is what really matters. I’m actually planning to get my second novel done by March of next year so that I can get my agent to represent me for this book as well. Hope I’ll get there soon. Fingers crossed.

      Reply
  3. Vishal Pardeshi Avatar
    Vishal Pardeshi

    Reblogged this on The Travelling Hub and commented:
    Happy and exited to be doing research for Sinister Town with Heena…

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    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar
      Heena Rathore P.

      Awww… Thanks a lot for the reblog, love! Muah <3

      Reply
  4. Erika Kind Avatar
    Erika Kind

    Wow, 52k words….. what a great achievement, Heena! Wish you good progress, dear!

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    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar
      Heena Rathore P.

      Thanks a lot, Erika! <3

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      1. Erika Kind Avatar
        Erika Kind

        You are welcome, dear!

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        1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar
          Heena Rathore P.

          <3

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          1. Erika Kind Avatar
            Erika Kind

            💖

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  5. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    Congrats on all that work. You got to the finish line! Keep going 😀

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    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar
      Heena Rathore P.

      Thanks a lot, D. I haven’t visited the NaNo site in a while, how about you? How’s your story coming along?

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      1. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
        D. Wallace Peach

        I’ve barely written a chapter in a whole week. I was behind in all other parts of my life and the holidays are always busy. Giving myself to the end of January to finish my first draft. 🙂

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        1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar
          Heena Rathore P.

          I can understand! I haven’t written a word since last two weeks myself! And same here, even I’ve set up Jan-end as my last date for completing and revising my first draft. But right now, I’m not so sure… lol!
          I hope you’ll meet your goals 🙂
          Have a great day!

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  6. Violet of Violet's Veg*n e-comics Avatar
    Violet of Violet’s Veg*n e-comics

    Congrats Heena! Well done 😀 52 000! Phew!

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    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar
      Heena Rathore P.

      Thanks a lot, Violet! 😀

      Reply
  7. Elizabeth Conrad Avatar
    Elizabeth Conrad

    Happy holidays and congratulations!

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    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar
      Heena Rathore P.

      Thanks a lot, Elizabeth! Happy holidays to you too!

      Reply
  8. phoenixgrey85 Avatar
    phoenixgrey85

    Well done on the word count. 🙂 It’s not easy, but your got there. Happy holidays 🙂

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    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar
      Heena Rathore P.

      Thanks a lot, Phoenix! 🙂 How’s your WIP coming along?

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      1. phoenixgrey85 Avatar
        phoenixgrey85

        Not too badly. Currenlty worldbuilding for a rewrite. Letting my NaNo project rest for a while. :)Is your writing going okay at the moment?

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        1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar
          Heena Rathore P.

          Nice… I’m sure you’re world is going to be amazing (as in the fantasy/fictional one…hehe) 🙂
          My writing is not going bad because I’m not writing at all… lol… I’m just trying to work out a new schedule which will give me plenty of time to do other things along with writing (like crocheting and reading. Right when I was all sorted out to begin writing again, I developed this crazy obsession for crocheting and now it’s like it is the only thing I do. Hence, the changes in schedule.)
          Have a great day, dear 🙂

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          1. phoenixgrey85 Avatar
            phoenixgrey85

            It’s amazing how hard it can be to fit in everything we want to do. I’ve never managed to get the bang of crocheting. I can knit, but can’t seem to find the time. Writing’s my priority, and blogging, which is taking up more time than I ever thought it would. I enjoy it though.
            I’m sure you’ll find a way o make a balance.
            Thank you. I think my world will come to something good. There’s a lot to think about. 🙂

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  9. stacilys Avatar
    stacilys

    Wonderful news Heena. And congratulations.
    Merry Christmas to you.
    🙂 <3

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    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar
      Heena Rathore P.

      Thanks a lot, Staci 🙂
      Merry Christmas to you too <3

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      1. stacilys Avatar
        stacilys

        🙂

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  10. By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff Avatar
    By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff

    Congrats Heena! What an amazing accomplishment. 🙂 Happy birthday in advance.

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    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar
      Heena Rathore P.

      Thanks a lot, Kim! Hehe… thanks for the advance b’day wishes as well 🙂
      Hope you’re having a great day! (Will drop by your blog to check out your latest reviews and quotes soon!) 🙂

      Reply
  11. wwwpalfitness Avatar
    wwwpalfitness

    Congratulations. I wanted to join and i did write enough but I am having lots of issues but i am so glad for you:):):)

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    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar
      Heena Rathore P.

      Thanks a lot, dear! And I’m glad that you also tried. At the end, writing is what matters, not the word count, not the pages, or anything else. Even if you got a few words written, it’s still better than not writing anything 🙂

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      1. wwwpalfitness Avatar
        wwwpalfitness

        Yes oddly enough I can write a ton of great stuff but do better writing very little. Just blurting stuff out. It is fun like that and I try to do whatever I can. Thank you for your response:)

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  12. Galit Balli Avatar
    Galit Balli

    Congrats 💐 again hun, you did amazingly well 😍👏

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    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar
      Heena Rathore P.

      Thanks a lot, dear! Congrats to you as well. Your progress really inspired me 🙂

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      1. Galit Balli Avatar
        Galit Balli

        You are so sweet Heena, thank you <3
        You are such an Inspiration yourself (you almost have book out there) 🙂

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        1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar
          Heena Rathore P.

          🙂

          Reply
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