Open For a Challenge

Eureka. I’ve just discovered  InCoWriMo,  better known as International Correspondence Writing Month— inspired by NaNoWriMo or National Novel Writing Month. About ten years ago I took part in NaNoWriMo. The goal— to write a 50,000 page novel during the month of November. Not only are there thousands and thousands of eager participants from every section of the globe, but each area in this country has a cheer leader who encourages, cajoles, and finds locations where you can meet and write. ( if you so desire) I was in the West of Boston group—sometimes the group met at Starbucks and other times at a local library. I chose to write at home— tapping out my allotted word count for that day while munching on some comfort snack.

     At the end of February you submit your mss and word count. If you have attained the lofty goal of 50,000 words a certificate of completion is yours. I did frame, but not hang, my certificate. I expect that most of the novels were as ragged as mine. 

     After you revise your mss there’s a chance to submit it again and one novel is selected for publication. 

     The requirements of InCoWriMo : write a letter or postcard every day during the month of February ( It is a short month.) The letters must be mailed  or hand delivered. Participants may request pen-pals for the month— or longer. 

     The question: To take part or Not to take part. I’m always open for a challenge and I do own some wonderful fountain pens.