Just In Case You Didn’t Spend Enough Time In Front of the Computer
The final days of October are upon us. Although this week may present its share of costume debacles and battles for remaining bags of Snack Size candy (all which will promptly become 75% off on Nov 1st), there are some other scary events around the blogosphere to consider before Halloween.
Are you a blog addict? Are you incapable of sipping your first cup of coffee before checking your Reader? Do people in your life live with the realization that all embarrassing moments and dialogue are fair game for blog fodder?
Then NaBloPoMo (National Blog Posting Month) is the perfect event for you. Whether you’re new to the blogosphere seeking blogs to read, or looking to strengthen you blogging regimen, NaBloPoMo’s challenge to blog everyday for 30 days is a wonderful arena to do so.
I launched Momisodes a little over a year ago, just before NaBloPoMo, and taking up the 30-day blogging challenge not only helped to increase my readership and blogging stamina, but I also formed some of my strongest blog friendships through the event.
So how about it? Will you be joining NaBloPoMo this November?
I’m doin it. Care to join me? I’m still participating in Blog365, so I have no reason not to join NaBlo-Psycho-Mo.
And for those with the ultimate stamina and penchant for lengthy prose, there is also NaNoWriMo
(National Novel Writing Month) this November. It’s the ultimate cram session for novel writing where members write a 175-page (50,000-word) novel by midnight, November 30. However, the focus is quantity versus quality, forcing writers to do more free writing rather than focusing on editing or crumpling up original ideas and tossing them.
Well, are you finally going to write your story?
I am.
Well, I’m going to try. Even if you have no idea where the commas, apostrophes, and periods are supposed to go.
p.s. Check out some Ghost Stories (mine included) over at Daddy Dan.
Wow! That is indeed an event for blog addicts. Too bad I don’t have the stamina. He he! Good luck on that!
ceemee’s last blog post..Fat, but frail
October 27th, 2008 at 11:59 am
Awesome! I haven’t thought about whether or not I’ll give it a shot but hey…why not?
Good luck (not that you’ll need it!)
missy wiggins’s last blog post..Updates
October 27th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Oh, I’m going for it for sure. Both. Even though the kids have a grand total of seven school days off in November. Not to mention 10 weekend days. Which leaves me 13 days of actual “peace” to write 50,000 words. Yikes!
patois’s last blog post..The Death of Television
October 27th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
NaBloPoMo sounds interesting but I don’t think I’d have the stamina for it!! Thanks for introducing it!
Evelyn Lim’s last blog post..I Dreamed I Was A Butterfly
October 27th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
That’s a lot of writing. I would love to do it but I know I won’t be able to…Good Luck to you!
chris’s last blog post..The Economy, The Environment, My Children
October 27th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
So … you’re going to do BOTH NaBloPoMo and NaNoWriMo??? Can a single post qualify for both at the same time? Methinks I’ll do NaBloPoMo again because (like you) I’m doing Blog 365 ‘as is’ and intend to post daily at Small Reflections as I’ve done since the beginning. I’m not going to do it on both blogs this year however like I did last year.
Hugs and blessings,
storyteller’s last blog post..BelatedBYBS#24, Sacred Life Sunday, and …
October 27th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Just trying to keep up with two blogs are enough for me.besides I still do not manange to post daily.I do not feel that creative,and I still want time to visit all my blogging friends that I do have.
October 27th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
ceemee- It definitely is a challenge, but it’s really for anyone who wants to try. It’s a great time
Missy Wiggins- You should definitely join in!
Patois- WOOHOO! I’m glad I’m not the only one cramming it in b/w madness.
Evelyn and Chris- aww, you never know
Storyteller- I don’t think it does. Both events are not affiliated. however, if your blog post is part of a greater story piece, you can add it to your over all Nanowrimo project. I’m pretty sure you do not have to submit writing everyday for Nanowritmo. It’s more about submitting the requirements by the end of the month.
Mike- I hear you. It really is tough managing 2 blogs. I don’t know if I could do that.
October 27th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
I met you during NaBloPoMo last year! Yeah! I’m still not sure if I’m doing it this year or not. Hmmmm.
Kat’s last blog post..Ghost Story #1
October 27th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
NaBloPoMo is what got me hooked good on this stuff. It’s where I met you. And it just naturally led into blog365. I cannot, in all good conscience, given the workload, etc., take on more than I already have. NaBloPoMo, perhaps, but I’m already working on a novel and I don’t think i want to try to force it out over the 30 days of November. But you go girl. And I am REALLY anxious to see what you do – because I think I know what you’re capable of, and you will be, as always, amazing.
lceel’s last blog post..Once too often…
October 27th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
No NaNoWriMo for me this year. Maybe next year.
Undercover Princess’s last blog post..Because I can…that’s why
October 27th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Yay! More for me to read.
October 27th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Should I? Should I? Let me think . . .
Mama Zen’s last blog post..Giveaway: Basket of Indulgence
October 27th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Hmm, I’m not sure yet.
Jeanette’s last blog post..Balancing on a ball
October 27th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
How are you doing with Blog365? I’m doing splendidly…
Solomon@ThingsI’mGratefulFor’s last blog post..Things I’m Grateful For on Monday 27 October
October 27th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
I’m so glad I’ll have company in my hour (month?) of madness! I guess this means we’ve been friends for a year. WooHoo! Time flies when you’re having fun.
Eve’s last blog post..Birthday Party
October 27th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Great, I’m game!!!!!!! Thanx
marina’s last blog post..The Pilot Season: Mommy Tales from an Expat’s Trenches – Take One
October 27th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
I think I can do the 30 posts in 30 days. I practically do that now. The novel… I think that is out of my grasp of reality right now. I’m in for the NaBloPoMo.
Tara R.’s last blog post..Leave a message at the tone…
October 27th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
oh, cool! you can join me in the nanowrimo craziness! i’m passing on namoblomemofo becuz i think i bit off more than i can chew with the wrimo.
wheeeeeeeeeee.
the planet of janet’s last blog post..Let ‘em eat cake
October 27th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Count me in for NaBloPoMo.
Emily/Randomability’s last blog post..Photohunt: Scary
October 27th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
Wow, I hadn’t even thought about the fact that NaNoBloMo starts this saturday… I mean I realised it was close but jeez!
I will attempt it again this year – after all, it was reading someone’s blog who participated in it last year that started me off with the blogging.
Marylin’s last blog post..There’s something I have to tell you.
October 27th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
Wow, good for you! I did NaNoWriMo a few years ago (B.C.) and NaBloPoMo last year at another blog. I will certainly think about it….
October 27th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
I’ve already signed up for NaBloPoMo. I had not heard of NaNoWriMo. Hummm I could give that a try but I hate being a failure and I think that might sink my ship. I have a couple of days to consider it. And a ghost story — I do have a real one of those to share — well actually it is my hubby’s but since he won’t share I can. You were full of info today. Thanks.
Patsy’s last blog post..I Laughed, I Cried, I Enjoyed
October 27th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Yep I am a blogging addict and I think I’ll be joining you, if I can figure out how… Fun!
Talina’s last blog post..Trying to have a home birth in Evansville, Indiana…
October 27th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Thanks so much everyone for your input. I’m delighted to see some of you already signed up for the events!
Feel free to add me at NaBloPoMo if you like.
P.S. I’m not 100% sure if NaNoWriMo is a feasible goal right now either. Actually Dadisodes doesn’t even know yet.
Uh…HEY HONEY, SURPRISE! I may be a bit busy next month
October 27th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Ok.. I signed up for the NabloPoMo… But I have a question. Do we just post on our “regular” blogs, or do we have to post to the Nablopomo ning site too..?
Lana’s last blog post..Klassic Kenzie
October 27th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Woo. I already wrote 553 words — that weird thing about the woman who wanted to crash the plane…Only 49,447 words to go. (Unless my math is wrong. I am not always the math genius.).
I am trying to write every day again, but it’s much easier to post a couple photos that actually write a thousand words I am willing to loose on the world.
Julie’s last blog post..Fiction…
October 27th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
I have to have my coffee first, but I’ll try and help you out on this.
kathy’s last blog post..Instead of bills in the mail
October 27th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
Yay!! Another NaNo! I’ll definitely be doing NaNoWriMo (Fourth year and will win for the fourth time *grin*) and I can’t wait to get started. I’m working on a tentative outline now.
I not only blog everyday, I post twice a day. It’s truly a sickness for me. But I’m the sort of person who just SPEWS words so … it’s all good.
Good luck with the challenge!
Write From Karen’s last blog post..Bloggy Giveaway – Twilight Saga
October 27th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
Thanks! Just joined and posted a note on your page. I also passed it on to some newbie bloggers to get their juices flowing.
Christie-A Work In Progress’s last blog post..Today Is The Day I Was Born…
October 27th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Last November was how I met Sarcastic Mom and then so many other wonderful bloggers from there. I’ve been struggling to post even close to every day for quite awhile, but I’ll give it some thought. Thanks for reminding me, and I’ll definitely be reading your posts even when I’m writing.
Maggie’s Mind’s last blog post..Weekly Winners Sunday 10/26/2008
October 27th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
I’m in for another NaBloPoMo. I even updated my page.
Hey…I’m a little late but if you need any material…I have an award posted over for you (from 10/24/08). Come ‘n get it.
Grandy’s last blog post..A Birthday Wish
October 27th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
I’m going to try!
Does this mean that I must actually call my story a novel????
Wow.
Blessings!
Lacy
RazorFamilyFarms.com’s last blog post..PEAR AND HAZELNUT SALAD
October 27th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
Oh thanks for sharing about this…I’m going to join too :~)
Simply Fearless’s last blog post..I woke up angry today because…
October 27th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
Good luck with your novel!
October 27th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
oh wow
no can do momisode – I will read yours and keep going with my twice a week goal – that is my speed for now
good luck
October 28th, 2008 at 1:32 am
ok. You talked me into it.
Crap, can I do this??? help!! lol
dysfunctional mom’s last blog post..IYGAKAC~ 10.28.08
October 28th, 2008 at 5:06 am
alas Im forcing my fingers to write a manuscript this morning
can you take over the blog world?
thank you so much,
Miz
MizFit’s last blog post..It’s Healthy Living Weight Loss Workout Clean Kitchen *WHATEVS* Tip Day!
October 28th, 2008 at 6:26 am
I’m going to try NaBloPo again this year. Maybe it will get me back into blogging daily. (I’ve been horrible lately!) Good luck with the NaNoWriMo!! You are ambitious and I’ll looking forward to seeing your writing.
Jeanne’s last blog post..A Low-Keyed Halloween
October 28th, 2008 at 7:38 am
Ugh, I wish I could join as I also met a lot of great blogging friends last year, but I am just to busy. I will be watching all of you crazy folks!
October 28th, 2008 at 8:27 am
I’m trying for Nano… that will be enough for me.
Jen of a2eatwrite’s last blog post..Settling In
October 28th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
no on the novel (too much school work), yes on nablopomo. 2nd years stand up!! lol
jameil’s last blog post..Floridaized
October 28th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
I will be participating in NaBloPoMo!
I tried NaNoWriMo last year; got about halfway and then fell off the bandwagon. Hopefully next year I’ll have the time to actually finish! But for this year; the blog edition is enough for me I thinkl.
Jacque’s last blog post..Books I’d Like to Read before my 26th Birthday (in March)
October 28th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
I enjoyed Nablopomo alot last year, and met some of my finest friends there (like you for instance). It was alive, much more alive than 365, there were groups being formed, discussions, it was a real meeting place.
But I don’t think this year would be the same?
On the other hand … It’s tempting!
October 28th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Am I doing that? I just don’t know…
Nap Warden’s last blog post..More Mummys!
October 28th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
I’ve never done either and I was just thinking about this the other day. Thanks for the nudge, I’m in.
Monica @ Paper Bridges’s last blog post..Three-year-old’s scribbles or first masterpiece?
October 29th, 2008 at 12:09 am
Thanks for pointing it out to me, I even sort of remembered my Ning username and password
)
(Just a few tries later…
October 29th, 2008 at 3:33 am
Hi!
I remember “meeting” you at NaBloPoMo last year!
I’m doing NaBlo again this year, too.
October 30th, 2008 at 5:49 am