thus ends NaNoWriMo

I have greatly underestimated the difficulty of writing. I didn't understand the effort you writers put into your work.

I believe I made the 312 word mark before giving up in utter dismay. I was attempting to run a marathon without ever training.

Poetry and an occasional blog post did not prepare me sufficiently to write a novel. Really writting is hard work.

I solute you, writers of the world, you guys are truly amazing.