So many people were wondering how Random Genre Month works, so I decided to take the time to write about how everything happens. As you know, RGM is a writing challenge, and it is not the easiest one because it may be pushing you to write a new genre. Also, it takes place right after NaNoWriMo ends, and we know that many of you do NaNoWriMo but it works out pretty well if you finish your 50K from NNWM and then immediately go into planning for RGM. It lets you recharge because you can't start any new projects in between the two competitions, well, unless you want to do something crazy. In that case, go right ahead.
So how does Random Genre Month work? Well December 1st is the day that we chose the genres. I will be choosing the genre at 6:59 am CST and then it will be posted on the website and on Twitter at 7:00 am. Then you have one of the genres. Last year we chose this genre at 7:30 and it wasn't a good genre, in fact, no one wrote from that genre, so if the first one is a genre you don't like, then don't worry. I know that we are open to trying new things, but there are a few things we definitely don't want to jump into.
Anyway, there will be a large break between the first and second genre picking. We aren't 100% sure on the plans, but we are thinking about getting all of the staff together and we will all pick the second genre at 4:29, then it will be up a minute later. Finally, the last genre will be chosen at 7:59 that night, and then posted at 8:00. Please remember that these times are subject to change.
Once the third genre is chosen, then you have all three. The option to chose your genre will be open and you can start to plan your novel. Please note that you do not have to chose your genre at a specific time. We need the genre by December 31st, but you can always switch after that, as long as it is one of the three genres.
So you have a month to plan and get ready for Random Genre Month, then, with the new year, you start your new novel.
So how does Random Genre Month work? Well December 1st is the day that we chose the genres. I will be choosing the genre at 6:59 am CST and then it will be posted on the website and on Twitter at 7:00 am. Then you have one of the genres. Last year we chose this genre at 7:30 and it wasn't a good genre, in fact, no one wrote from that genre, so if the first one is a genre you don't like, then don't worry. I know that we are open to trying new things, but there are a few things we definitely don't want to jump into.
Anyway, there will be a large break between the first and second genre picking. We aren't 100% sure on the plans, but we are thinking about getting all of the staff together and we will all pick the second genre at 4:29, then it will be up a minute later. Finally, the last genre will be chosen at 7:59 that night, and then posted at 8:00. Please remember that these times are subject to change.
Once the third genre is chosen, then you have all three. The option to chose your genre will be open and you can start to plan your novel. Please note that you do not have to chose your genre at a specific time. We need the genre by December 31st, but you can always switch after that, as long as it is one of the three genres.
So you have a month to plan and get ready for Random Genre Month, then, with the new year, you start your new novel.