My NaNoWriMo 2009 Blog (Book) http://www.Writing.Com/main/profile.php/blog/barmymoo Well it's all over, and there is an amazing number of winners! I'm a little saddened that I can't count myself amongst them but next year I hope I'll be back in the saddle to take part. I particularly wanted to say a special thank you to all the people who have been doing the admin; I would not have had time this year to do everything ...[Read Full Post] Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:29:59 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/678259 It has been a very, very busy few weeks and I've sorely neglected this blog, but happily the group has been chundling along with lots of support from my fantastic admins I wanted to congratulate the people who are ALREADY FINISHED (I am in awe) and also the ones who are still on track, the ones who are miles off but determined and anyone ...[Read Full Post] Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:22:00 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/676658 It is technically now November here as it is 2.30am, but I haven't been to bed yet so I'm regarding it as Saturday still. I wanted to make a quick post to say that I'm not taking part in NaNoWriMo this year, as the demands on my time are too numerous and I don't want to be struggling and feeling guilty about it. My first priority is my...[Read Full Post] Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:28:04 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/674067 We're stacking up members at a phenomenal rate! I have been pondering the possibility of setting up a secondary account to hold the group's stuff, as there is a finite amount of space in my portfolio, but I think the cost would be prohibitive as I don't want to let my own upgrade lapse. I could probably clear out some of the stuff in my port ...[Read Full Post] Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:20:57 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/673652 Apologies that I forgot to send out the warm-up email on time; it's gone out now! Not much to add except that we're still gaining new members; we're at 188 as I write this and I'm certain we'll reach 190 in a very short period of time. It's even possible we'll hit 200 before November! I'm not going to do any more public...[Read Full Post] Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:39:47 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/673214 Just a very quick entry to say that I have removed the option of requesting help with hosting from the application form, because at least three quarters of people who were requesting it did so by mistake. Anyone who has already requested hosting and has confirmed they genuinely need it, I will be emailing you shortly. Please remember that it is not ne...[Read Full Post] Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:59:18 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/672400 It's been a very exciting two days! As I mentioned in a group email we received a donation from [Link To User storymaster] and today a WDC news email went around which included a link to this group, so we just had a surge of new members. Welcome to them! I've decided it's about time to start sorting out rough values for prizes, so look o...[Read Full Post] Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:58:25 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/672084 It's been a while hasn't it, blog? I haven't been totally absent though, I've been sending out motivational emails and adding members and keeping on top of things but there hasn't been a moment to add a blog entry (there probably isn't really now, to be honest!). What is new? Not really much; our funds are still down on last ye...[Read Full Post] Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:14:23 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/671053 We've been collecting new members and my wonderful administrators are plugging away keeping things on track; everything seems to be in hand! However, I'm aware that we need to do some serious fundraising if the prizes are going to be particularly exciting this year. I've been doing some sporadic reviewing and donating all the gift points I...[Read Full Post] Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:29:03 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/668807 Well I'm back from being on a canal boat (and being at work - I've worked 14 hours in the last two days which is ridiculous since I'm contracted to work 12 a week!) and I've trawled through the emails. We've had some new members and the username list looks great. So that's all good news! Less great news, but not really too terr...[Read Full Post] Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:26:49 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/668430