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In keeping with the squirrel theme, this is the badge I received for finishing my
NaNoWriMo novel. Even better news,
Streeter also reached the 50,000 word goal. Not bad for a couple of rookies.
In a few years when we are listed on the best seller list, you can say you knew us when, well, when we were not on the best seller list. The writing process was a rewarding one and my only complaint would be the girlie winner's badges. I chose the one that was the most masculine in my opinion and quite frankly, it just is not that manly. I wrote a fictional football novel, I expected something that looked a little more grizzled than some animal badges with little cartoon animals.
I suggest NaNoWriMo go with a theme or genre badge design. You know, horror, mystery, comedy and all the other numerous genres. Seriously, where am I supposed to brandish that squirrel badge? Certainly not as an instant messenger or forum icon. My other choices were, a flower person thing, a cutesy crazy bunny and a dainty yellow bird. As you can see, I had little choice.
Comments:
I actually think the squirrel looks a little like Rocky. :)
Congrats to both of you. Can't wait to read your stuff.
Commented by
aharden @ Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Are you still thinking of having it bound at CafePress? I highly recommend it, even if it is just a single copy for yourself.
Commented by
mark @ Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Yes I am Mark, and I have played around with the tutorial you provided on your site a while back. I really thought the cover you did when publishing your weblog was fantastic, and the pictures you provided upon receiving your copy looked to be very good quality for a very reasonable price.
Commented by
Scotbuff @ Tuesday, November 30, 2004
The only prob I've noticed over time is that the plastic coating on the covers are not so great... they tend to curl with humidity [like all cheap paperbacks i guess] and the coating has started to peel a little in a few places around the edges [only about 1mm or so] It would be nice if they offered matte covers as an option
That said, I'm still looking forward to producing another one sometime :)
Commented by
mark @ Tuesday, November 30, 2004
But he's got on a Viking helmet! Crap. Now I've got that Led Zepellin song in my head.
Commented by
webjones @ Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Why do you think I chose the image? Because he is a Viking squirrel. It was the roughest and toughest badge to choose from. :)
Commented by
Scotbuff @ Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Viking helment that looks like an acorn!
Commented by
streeter @ Wednesday, December 01, 2004
See! I told you the badge was girlie. Streeter's right, it is an acorn.
Commented by
Scotbuff @ Wednesday, December 01, 2004
Bloody Vikings!
Commented by
aharden @ Thursday, December 02, 2004
Buy Scott a Drink
