NaNoWriMo is "National Novel Writing Month". The plan is to write a novel in one month and that one month is November.

It's actually a pretty short novel - you're aiming for for 50,000 words, so it's more of a novella really. You really shouldn't be expecting to create great literature at a rate of 1,700 words a day (especially if you have a full-time job too) but it's more of a chance to exercise your literary muscles.

It's been running annually for a few years now, but 2003 is (or was, depending on when you read this) the first time I have taken part.

As it's my first attempt, I cheated a little. I stole the plot from elsewhere. Did you know that I hate Dickens?

Expecting Greatness

by Dave Cross

Chapter 1 - The Newcomer
In which Pip's favourite chatroom has a new visitor
Chapter 2 - The Webcam
In which equipment is arranged
Chapter 3 - The Deed
In which Pip pleases Magwitch
Chapter 4 - The Computer Expert
In which Christmas dinner is eaten
Chapter 5 - The Arrest
In which a criminal is captured
Chapter 6 - The Aftermath
In which a crime is discussed
Chapter 7 - The Trial
In which Pip gets a surprise
Chapter 8 - The Mansion
In which Pip visits Satis

Last Updated: Mon 03 Nov 2003, 23:06
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