First off, I’d like to apologize for my absence these past couple of weeks. After NaNoWriMo started last Tuesday, I’ve been so focused on getting a good lead that at the end of the day, I couldn’t even imagine writing blog posts haha. So how am I doing so far with my word count? Well, for those of you who don’t follow me on Twitter (but why aren’t you? Hmm?), here’s my progress report:
As of November 12th, I have written over 50,026 words. Yes, that’s right. I’m already finished with NaNoWriMo. If you remember my failed attempt at doing this last year, you’ll realize how much of an accomplishment that is to me. To finish this major writing even in a little over a week and a half is mind-blowing to me.
Tomorrow, I’ll talk about how I managed to complete NaNo so quickly this year, but for today, I just wanted to say hi and let you all know that I did it. I showed the ones who doubted me that they were wrong about me and for those who did believe in me, well, I did it. 
Before I did NaNo this year, I’m not sure if I would have suggested any other writer to do it, but now I think everyone should experience it. I learned a lot about who I am as a writer and that it is possible to write 50,000 words so soon. It is possible to get that far with enough determination and support.
For my NaNoWriMo buddies (you know who you are), I’d just like to thank you all for the awesome support and encouragement that you have given me. There were times when I would hit a small wall and want to give up because it seemed like such a huge task, but you never let me. You all picked me up and told me to keep going. I’m not sure I would have done this without all of the support I have received. So thank you for that. For those who are still working on getting to that 50k finish line, just know that I’ll be there cheering you on! You can do it.
It is awfully nice at the finish line. Very comfy and relaxing haha. Although I wish there some cookies or something….
If you’re still working on NaNoWriMo, comment below with how you’re doing. If you need any encouragement, well, I’m here haha.
*Stresses* Oh gosh, I’m actually a bit behind… Congratulations for winning, though! It always amazes me to see people finish so quickly.
Don’t stress! I’m sure you’ll be able to catch up.
congrats! wow… i was just doing a jig for crossing the 11,000 threshold — which is a vast improvement from last year’s 2700… (yup, started way late and wasn’t committed!) looking forward to the “how i did it so fast” post.
Last year I think I managed around 4,000 words haha. I learned my lesson so I guess that’s why I just wanted to get a good lead.
I’m glad you’re looking forward to it! I hope it inspires those that are still working on it to keep going!
Congrats! Now, are you going to get another 50K since there’s still a lot of time left?
Maybe.
That’s definitely an idea I could pursue. I’m going to try and get at least 75k before the end of the month. I think it can happen.
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That’s incredible! I can’t even imagine finishing over 50k in two weeks. This is my first year participating in NaNo and my word count sits at a lowly 7,000 so I’m definitely not expecting to be a winner. Can’t wait to hear how you managed to get so much done!
I wasn’t a winner my first year. In fact, you have written more than I did my first year.
It’s really a learning experience and trying is what everyone should be applauded for. 