I'm sorry but it's over between you and me. We've had a good run, but you're just not the right fit for me anymore.
I want you to know that it's not you; it's me. Really. You're a fantastic challenge! Every year you help thousands of people to write novels. Some folks even end up as published authors because of you. I honestly don't believe I would have ever tried writing a book if it hadn't been for you. Now I have three partial manuscripts and many more ideas banging around in my head waiting for their turn to meet paper.I remember when I first met you. It was 2009. I was laid off, depressed, and searching for purpose when all of a sudden you came along. You inspired me. I planned. I dreamed. I wrote over 12,000 words. That was the most I had written in a long time, maybe ever. You gave me hope. I am forever grateful for that.
I have clung to that hope for eight years now. Every year I think I can do it. I believe I can do it. I can write 50,000 words in 30 days. But it's time I admitted the truth, to you and to myself. That kind of writing is not my style. It does not work for me. I prefer a more laid back approach to writing. If it takes me years to finish my first draft, I'm ok with that.So, I'm sorry NaNo, but it's over. Next November I will ignore all the people chatting about you online. I will go about my normal routine without you, and everything will be ok. I will keep writing, but on my schedule. You will move on and help thousands more people realize their dream of writing a book.
It's for the best. I promise.
Love,
Lisa
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