This declaration of your intention is the first all-important step @kommienezuspadt! Writing my first novel was the most frustrating, difficult, and rewarding thing I've ever done and, I can tell you, it's worth every effort to turn your dream into a reality. That book unlocked a whole new world, in more ways than one.
The Nanowrimo model really helped me to break the daunting task into manageable chunks and hold myself accountable. I didn't follow it to the letter but it provided a good framework of how to accomplish a first draft. Best of luck to you!
Thanks, @ericvancewalton! This is equally a new venture for me and @lovejoy. I've written scripts for short film and comic books, but as far as novels and long form fiction, this is new territory [...even though I've been developing the characters and worlds in my head and in my notes for three years]. I'm very much in that state that I'm trying to find footing, and the Nanowrimo approach is exactly the kind of recommendation I'm looking for right now.
I'm really excited. I haven't gone too in depth about it on Steemit, but I'm transitioning careers and as scary as that is, it's one of those rare moments you get in life, especially near your 40's, that you could do anything! This is what I've wanted for over ten years, so I'm ready to go for it.
Are you still in the Cities? I'd love to meet you for Gorkha one Friday, or evening, just to talk shop and get some further insights.
I can't wait to see the finished product! It sounds like you're in a very exciting phase of life right now. I went through a similar transition at age 46 and I can't imagine now what life would be like if I hadn't gone through with it. I wish you all the best with it.
Yes, we're still in the Cities. It'd be great to share a meal there sometime! I'll be traveling on and off through the end of this month but will be in town all of December.
We found another great restaurant on the U of M campus called Tea House Restaurant. I want to go back there and try everything on the menu.