Why November?
Seriously, NaNoWriMo, why November? Why not September? June? Even March? Why a month with a four day weekend where, unlike Memorial Day or Labor Day or Fourth of July, you're actually expected to spend time with your family? A month with almost inevitable travel. A month, in short, probably less suited to writing than any other. (Except Christmas. Please don't change it to December.)
I suppose from another point of view, it might be perfect. Thanksgiving could make the month perfect, by offering a large portion of time off right at the end of the month, time enough to get caught up. But not for me, and not (I believe) for anyone who does more with their time off than lock themselves in a room.
Perhaps it's because my writing comes from a place of routine. I work best when I have week after week of uninterrupted routine. Holidays disrupt that routine, and I get less done.
I therefore declare that I will be doing my own writing months. ShaNoWriMo, if you will. Each will have its own specific goals, and its own specific reward for finishing.
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