A Novel Approach
Senior Kaitlyn Farnsworth sits down with sophomore Kate Brabham to talk about NaNoWriM
December 15, 2017
What is NaNoWriMo?
Nanowrimo is a global challenge that occurs every year for writers of all ages. Writers have all of November to write a story that has 50000 words minimum.
Why did you do Nanowrimo?
Ms. Agnew recommended it to me. She said it was a good challenge, and I love writing and had a great story already in mind.
How long was it [NaNoWriMo]?
I started the second day of the competition from November 2nd to November 26th, so 25 days in total.
What was it like?
It was very difficult writing every day. Some days ideas were flowing and other days not so much. “When I finished, I was literally crying because I was so happy”
What’s your story about?
My story is a Sci-fi story about a planet on the edge of the universe where this girl never thought she would leave the planet until a ship crashes and she leaves the planet because she now has the necessary resources to leave. However, the people who crashed are being chased to be killed, and she has to try and keep them alive while defeating the leader of the oppressive planet.
How long is the book, and when can we read it?
The story is 385 pages, and I’m working on publishing and distributions.
David Schneider • Jan 11, 2018 at 4:49 pm
What an incredible experience, we are so proud of your accomplishments.
Brandon Betlach • Jan 9, 2018 at 8:20 am
Kate, YOU ROCK! I can only imagine how challenging this was, but it does not surprise me in the least you produced a 385 page novel in under a month. Your persistence and positive attitude have always been strengths.
Kate Brabham • Jan 9, 2018 at 10:32 am
Thank you, Mr. Betlach!
Kate Brabham • Jan 8, 2018 at 8:32 am
I’m currently in the editing process! No idea when it will be done but I’m finished with 2 chapters already!
Allison Agnew • Dec 15, 2017 at 11:17 am
You are amazing, Kate!
Incidentally, Kate is too nice to say that I joined the challenge as well, but did not finish.
Congratulations, Tahoma News, for a fabulous start.
Kate Brabham • Jan 8, 2018 at 8:27 am
Thank you so much for telling me about Nanowrimo Ms. Agnew! And I’m sure you’ll be able to find the time to finish eventually! I believe in you!