It’s November, and for me that means back to noveling as part of National Novel Writing Month. Not only am I taking on this 50,000 word challenge, but I have also volunteered to be the Municipal Liaison for my county. So, I am not only responsible for writing my own novel, but I am also responsible for an entire region of writers and helping them to achieve the goal as well! It was a little daunting at first, but after our Kick Off Party and meeting some of my regions participants I know that there is nothing to fear because I am in with a great group!
I am already ahead of the game with my word count, which makes me very happy, and my home office setup is perfect and includes the following:
Hardware:
13″ Macbook (circa 2006) connected to a 15″ Apple Studio Display
13″ Macbook Pro (2009)
16gb iPad (1st Gen)
Apple Pro Mouse
Apple Bluetooth Keyboard
Software:
Scrivener for Mac
Notebooks for iPad
Dropbox
Loads of iPad games like Splodes and Osmos HD
Misc:
Bowers & Wilkins P5 Headphones
Large Squared Moleskine
The Hobbit, and The Lord of the Rings Trilogy on audiobook (I can’t write to music, only spoken word)
I have been trying to recreate that home office pictured above as it seems nice and cozy especially with the extreme weather we are getting on the east coast– it looks like we may have a snowy November ahead. This year I am very lucky because my fiance is also participating in the event, so we have built a novel writing schedule for ourselves to keep each other on track. I know its only day one, but I am feeling really good about this year’s novel, so I hope I have more positive updates to give you in the weeks to come.
How do you like the iPad? I mean, in terms as an alternative to a laptop (which I currently own). Sometimes i just don’t like to lug the laptop with me, ya know?
By the way.. had a blast with you this November!