I am in the throes of a conundrum.  It involves this year’s NaNoWriMo.  I am starting to think about VERY early because I promised myself that I wouldn’t repeat the complete and utter failure of NaNoWriMo 2010.

It will. not. happen.

So, this means that I will hit October prepared and eager for November 1st.  I will have an outline to work with and copious notes.  I will work on something “original”  (my definition of original in this context is a work that is NOT a sequel of something I’ve already done, isn’t another attempt at a story I’ve never completed, and isn’t fanfic).  This attempt doesn’t have to be something aimed at eventual publication (option A is definitely not, option B could be).

I’m having a LOT of trouble making a decision.  I have a while yet, so it’s not like I’m hearing the Jeopardy theme or anything, but still, it bothers me enough that I find it’s worth posting about.

I know I don’t have a ton of readers, but for those who DO see this, I put up a poll.   I’d love it if you participate, call your friends and get them to participate.  I make no guarantees to follow the outcome, but it might sway me to one side or another.

Note:  The full description of each option is after the cut.

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