The Magical Power of Deadlines
Thanks to Seema for a wonderful link: November is
National Novel Writing Month. It
reminded me of my favorite quote from
rec.arts.sf.composition:
“Hello, my name is Anna, and I write trilogies.” – Anna
Mazzoldi.
From the FAQ:
Did you know there is a group in Vancouver that
writes novels in a weekend?
Yes, and they are fools. Everyone knows that any deep and lasting work of
art takes an entire month to make.
writes novels in a weekend?
Yes, and they are fools. Everyone knows that any deep and lasting work of
art takes an entire month to make.
There’s even a chapter organizer in Boston. I’m not sure whether I’ll do a
fan novel or an original novel, but I’m a sucker for a deadline. Who is with me?
