About this project
Help me WIN the 2011 3-Day Novel Contest (Sept 3-5) by supporting my marathon trek through the icy waters of self-doubt and insane noveling schedules. My novel will be about ninjas, pirates and the mere mortals who love them -- and honestly, who doesn't love ninjas and pirates?!
HOW TO HELP
Donate money to support my insane writing endeavor! I need a $55 entry fee, as well as copious amounts of caffeine (in the form of coffee & Diet Coke), chocolate, healthy food items for when the tummy starts rumbling for actual meals, support staff to cook said meals (i.e. the husband will be on chef duty!) and of course printing costs (because you have to mail your completed manuscript in to win). I estimate this will take about $120, so it's a pretty small amount to fuel the WORLD'S BEST NOVEL EVER WRITTEN IN ONLY 3 DAYS.
BUY IN!
You can support my goal with as little as $5! For the Friendly Fiver, you'll get access to my private journals throughout the 3-day contest, revealing my innermost throughts as I progress towards my goal. What I'm listening to, troubles I'm having, successes and milestones along the way - it's all going to be there, for your viewing pleasure, with live blogging as the weekend progresses.
At the $25 Novel Cheerleader level, you'll also get a digital copy of the completed manuscript, replete with typos, spelling errors and completely bewildering asides to take up more space. $25 supporters also get the privilege of NAMING A CHARACTER! Pick a name, any name; name 'em after yourself, or get back at an evil ex with a (transmogrified) version of their name for the evil villain of my as-yet-untitled story. Participate in the creation of strange and wondrous new characters; contribute today!
For the $100 Book Lover & Secret Admirer level, you'll get access to my blog, a digital copy of the completed manuscript, the chance to name your own character AND a totally awesome custom, handmade t-shirt that says "I supported a 3-Day Novelist's dirty, filthy writing habit!" As a special bonus, you'll also receive a PRINTED version of the manuscript, signed by the author with an inscription of gratitude and admiration for your generous support. How cool is that?
IF I WIN THE CONTEST...
You'll all get copies of my book! Even the $5 supporters. Everybody wins if I do, so kick-start this novel today!
FAQ
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Sure! Just donate $25 twice, and you'll get 2 characters to name.
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Sure, but please try using an anagram program to subtly shift the letters around so I don't get sued. Or, just switch the first letters of his first and last names, for instance my "fake-ified" name would be Raura Loberts. Which is a pretty weird name, and kind of sounds like a lobster or an athlete or something David Foster Wallace would've thought up. I may have to use that one in my novel. DIBS!
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If I don't win the contest, we will all get together for a group hug, a good cry, and a lot of ice cream. But dude, who can say no to pirates and ninjas? It's a surefire success! (Also, I will undoubtedly self-publish this manuscript on Smashwords, cus that's what I do.)
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Sure! Every little bit helps, and I will be forever grateful for your support. $1 supporters don't have any specific rewards associated with them, but I'll sneak you into the "as it happens" blog if you donate a buck, ok?
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You'll have to contribute $100 to the cause! Or I may open a shop after the fact, for those who REALLY want one, but don't have $100 burning a hole in their pockets. We'll see. For a safe bet, pledge $100.
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On my blog, http://buttontapper.com, of course!
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Yes! One of my backers is Canadian, and noticed this issue. He offered the following link for international work-arounds: https://www.jungledisk.com/secure/signup/mturk.aspx
Let me know if it doesn't work for you, and I'll see if we can figure another way out.
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Because it's going to be the greatest book you've ever read! About pirates and ninjas, anyway. And if you really like The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and/or The Princess Bride, you'll love this. It's basically a quest novel with comedic wisecracking and true love. Spies, zombies and ravenous golddiggers will all make guest appearances. Honestly, if it's zany or weird, it's going to be in here. And if you name a character, THEY'LL be in here! So, seriously, what's not to love?
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That's not a question. And I challenge you to rephrase it, as if we were on Jeopardy! (Which is not really an exclamatory sentence, but Jeopardy! has an exclamation mark in its name, which is pretty weird, don't you think?)
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No way! (And thanks for rephrasing your earlier non-question.) It's going to be awesome exactly BECAUSE I don't know anything about pirates or ninjas, beyond the tired old clichés. How so? Because I'm familiar with the forms, as it were, and I know everyone's sick of 'em. Pirates say "Yarrr!" and make you walk the plank. Ninjas creep up and slit your throat in the dark of night before you even know they're there, and always have to attack one at a time. Right? WRONG. Let's blow it out and start some new tropes. We can keep the weird cloven-toe shoes, if you want, and the all-black gear is probably helpful. Throwing stars are pretty kick-ass, so we'll keep those too, but let's not get all up in arms about what armaments, precisely, my ninjas are using, ok? Let's call a sword a sword and not get hung up on katana vs. wakizashi, y'know?
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Yes. I meant Labor Day, the one in September. Or Labour Day, as they spell it in Canada, which is where this crazy contest originated. Must be something in the water.
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I appreciate all "in-kind" donations of caffeinated beverages (my favorites being Diet Dr Pepper and Diet Coke), chocolates and even writing-related paraphernalia such as pens, notebooks and Mac laptops. (Just kidding about the laptop. Sort of.) You can contact me by using the "Send Message" button next to my picture at the bottom right hand side of this page with your proposals!
Have a question? If the info above doesn't help, you can ask the project creator directly.
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on August 31, 2011.
Pledge $5 or more Pledge $5 or more
You can support my goal with as little as $5! For the Friendly Fiver, you'll get access to my private journals throughout the 3-day contest, revealing my innermost throughts as I progress towards my goal. What I'm listening to, troubles I'm having, successes and milestones along the way - it's all going to be there, for your viewing pleasure, with live blogging as the weekend progresses. IF I WIN THE CONTEST YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE A COPY OF MY BOOK!
Pledge $25 or more Pledge $25 or more
At the $25 Novel Cheerleader level, you'll receive insider access to my 3-day noveling blog, PLUS a digital copy of the completed manuscript, replete with typos, spelling errors and completely bewildering asides to take up more space. $25 supporters also get the privilege of NAMING A CHARACTER! Pick a name, any name; name him or her after yourself, or get back at an evil ex with a (transmogrified) version of their name for the evil villain of my as-yet-untitled story. Participate in the creation of strange and wondrous new characters; contribute today! IF I WIN THE CONTEST YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE A COPY OF MY BOOK!
Pledge $100 or more Pledge $100 or more
For the $100 Book Lover & Secret Admirer level, you'll get access to my blog, a digital copy of the completed manuscript, the ability to name your own character AND a totally awesome custom, handmade t-shirt that says "I supported a 3-Day Novelist's dirty, filthy writing habit!" As a special bonus, you'll also receive a PRINTED version of the manuscript, signed by the author with an inscription of gratitude and admiration for your generous support. And possibly copious amounts of coffee stains. How cool is that? IF I WIN THE CONTEST YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE A COPY OF MY BOOK!
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Laura Roberts is the author of the forthcoming novel Naked Montreal, a fictional guide to the Sin City of the North, as well as the editor of the literary rebellion Black Heart Magazine. She has previously written a weekly sex column for Montreal's Hour newspaper (providing the inspiration for her novel), and currently writes food blogs for Shoestring Austin and the Escoffier School of Culinary Arts.
Laura's 3-Day Novel Writing Contest Novel's plot will be something completely different, involving ninjas, pirates, and the mere mortals who love them.
