[Note: November is National Novel Writers Month]

Like every October, I find myself debating if I want to dedicate November to working on a book. For the last few years, I have finished (then edited) Involuntary Tourist. The 7th draft (this year’s edit, because I need to correct and research more areas) will be put on hold. I have not abandoned my former story; I still have a love for the characters, storyline, etc. BUT –

I want to work on something new. I have not yet brainstormed about a new story, plot, or characters, so this book will be as new to me as to any reader. I am excited about this and terrified. What if I only have one book in me? Can I create a new and completely different story? Will I spend this November banging my head against my keyboard in frustration?

No. I decided if I am going to give this a go, I need to be positive and happy about it. Plunging into a project feeling negative about it is not healthy. This project is a way to break free (for a while) from Involuntary Tourist and reboot my brain. AND, this can’t be a story that I researched, or began years ago either.

I downloaded the NaNo Prep workbook this morning, and when I get home this afternoon, I will begin Session 1. “Develop a Story Idea You’re Passionate About”

I’m in trouble already…