Camp NaNo Progress!

So I've been trying to write this post all day, but I've been really struggling! Usually I would review books on a Monday, but I haven't finished the one I started last week and I didn't want to review an old one as it wouldn't be fresh in my mind. Therefore, I decided that I would write a post about my Camp NaNo Progress so far, since I haven't really said how I've been doing. 

 I'm now more than half way through Camp NaNo, and I'm still going strong. I'm glad that it will be over soon, though - it will be nice not having to write every single day! I can't wait until I can come home from work and relax instead of worrying about writing. 

 That said, I am enjoying the challenge, and I'm proud of myself for keeping going for this long. It's certainly looking like I'm going to complete the challenge successfully, so it's something that I can be proud of. 
Here are my stats:


Your Average Per Day: 
1,536
Words Written Today:
0
Target Word Count:
50,000
Total Words Written:
30,720
Words Remaining:
19,280
Current Day:
20
Days Remaining:
12
At This Rate You Will Finish On:
September 1, 2012
Words Per Day To Finish On Time:
1,607

I haven't started writing today yet, and I need to do twice as much because I've got a busy day tomorrow and won't get too much writing done, if any! I'm seeing my uni friends, so it should be a good day. 

Comments

  1. Anonymous20 August 2012 at 17:24

    Hey, you're doing better than I have for the last four months combined. Keep it up!!

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  2. Clare20 August 2012 at 18:05

    Excellent progress! :D

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    1. Laura Clipson20 August 2012 at 18:06

      Thank you! I'm doing better than I thought I would :)

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  3. Outcast20 August 2012 at 18:15

    Here's hoping that you enjoy meeting up with your university friends Laura. You're doing an amazing job with this challenge that not many writers could so don't feel guilt if you miss the target by a little, well done all the same.

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    1. Laura Clipson20 August 2012 at 18:21

      I'm sure I will, I can't wait to see them :)
      Thanks! I'm proud of myself for making it this far, hopefully I can make it to the end :)

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  4. Nikki20 August 2012 at 18:53

    You're making such great progress! You must be being very disciplined, this looks far too tricky for me!

    Is it hard to come up with inspiration or is it quite ok meeting the word count? I think I'd struggle so I'm very impressed!

    Have a lovely day with your friends!

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    1. Laura Clipson20 August 2012 at 18:56

      Thank you! It's quite hard most days, but if I force myself to write I get there in the end.
      A lot of it seems really bad to me now, but I can re-do it all after August! I'm just concentrating on getting the 50,000 done for now :)

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  5. Rob Z Tobor20 August 2012 at 20:34

    Hang in there, posting everyday is hard work. But I am sure you will make it, you don't strike me as the type to give up without a fight....

    Good luck

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    1. Laura Clipson20 August 2012 at 20:45

      Thank you! Yeah I don't like giving up, I'm trying my hardest! :)

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  6. Jennifer21 August 2012 at 02:05

    You are going strong! Good Luck on reaching that goal.

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  7. Miss H21 August 2012 at 09:03

    Oh wow, well done! There's no way I would be able to do this lol

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    1. Laura Clipson22 August 2012 at 15:50

      Thanks! It's definitely hard, can't wait until August is over and I can relax! It's a good experience though :)

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  8. Suzanne Furness21 August 2012 at 11:34

    Well done, Laura. You should be proud of yourself.

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  9. Martin Willoughby21 August 2012 at 11:54

    That is still good progress. Keep it up.

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  10. Nick Wilford21 August 2012 at 12:25

    Excellent progress! And the end's in sight, you can do it. :)

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  11. Anonymous22 August 2012 at 20:53

    Wow, you're making excellent progress, well done!! :)

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