I have four days until National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). As the official start date draws near, I have been scribbling details of my fantasy world. A tool I have been using as I jot down my ideas is a binder. It is an organized binder with tabs for blank paper, an outline, notes, how to (articles on such topics as worldbuilding), maps, images, and of course a tab for the manuscript. Despite my organization and my production of ideas the past couple of days, I feel unprepared. I know little to nothing about my fiction world. Okay, okay...I know more than I let on, but there are so many details missing. I'm not sure how I am going to pound away at the keyboard in a few days when I haven't adequately created my world.
I know I can't let doubt get in the way. I will do this somehow, I'm just not sure how yet! I will start from the reworked opening of my story and let my fingers do the talking. If I overthink too much as I type, the magic won't happen. For now, off to the planning!
The water may be icy, but it's time to dive in!
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