I said a while back that I was unhappy with my writing and that if I was going to tell stories in the future, that I would/should just stick to visual media, like graphic novels or screenplays, but I’ve decided to go ahead and do NaNoWriMo (NaNo) again this year.

I was all set up to create a 30 page graphic novel during the month of NaNo instead of writing a novel, as in, I had all my supplies at the ready: pencils, pens, bristol board, ruler, etc. But as I started practicing my drawing, I was not happy. Not at all. I was prepared to not have the drawings be perfect, but I didn’t realize just how unprepared I was to do this sort of project. I’m pretty good as drawing from life or a photo, but drawing something straight out of my head is completely different. I realized that I need to do much more drawing, and not just from photos, in order to get to the level I need to be to take on a project like this.

So, as I’ve already said, I’ve decided to once again attempt to write a novel for NaNo this coming month.

I plan to take my idea for the graphic novel and expand on it:

To make a long story short, it will be about a woman struggling with poor self-esteem, trapped in an abusive relationship, and her attempt to get out of the relationship and gain a healthier perspective on life.  It will have a hopeful ending, but she ultimately goes back to her husband.  It will also feature an affair and most likely a pregnancy.  At least I think this is what it will be/contain.  I’m not too sure of all the details right now, because as I write it, my perspective on the story will change as I get to know my characters better.  It’s a bit crazy to say (though I know other writers will understand), but my characters will tell me where the story should go.  I can’t force something to happen that they, my characters, don’t approve of.

Only ~3 and half days to go.  I’m so excited!

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