Novel-in-a-Day 4.0: Live Free or NiaD

[Peytonic]

So, since there's so many folks since the last time it was asked, where do you hail from? I'm in Texas USA but home is California USA.

Iowa, USA

[tickbite]

Woah, now I've got two books to read. I'm a slow reader so I've got to wait and see how long it'll take me. But I'm excited.

Such a great concept, pigfender. Thanks for letting me be part of it. Anf from what I've seen of the plot, I love it.

Well, *flipping to page 1 now* have a great Sunday everyone.

[robertdguthrie]

I can't open the project file. Could that be because I use the Windows version of scrivener? Please say it's not so.

Try deleting whichever. scrivx file doesn't match the name of the parent. scriv folder name while Scrivener is closed. Having two .scrivx files may be keeping you from opening the project.

[Montree_Whiles]

So, since there's so many folks since the last time it was asked, where do you hail from? I'm in Texas USA but home is California USA.

Iowa, USA

Thanks.

[Montree_Whiles]

I can't open the project file. Could that be because I use the Windows version of scrivener? Please say it's not so.

Try deleting whichever. scrivx file doesn't match the name of the parent. scriv folder name while Scrivener is closed. Having two .scrivx files may be keeping you from opening the project.

I'm not finding the two .scrivx files. only one. I'm too tired to flirt with it now. I'll check it out later. Thanks.

Take that back. They're the project files. I could see that when I viewed the folder from within Scrivener. There's no error message. It just doesn't open.

Removing the odd file doesn't make a difference.

The hailed from pie chart:

Compiled from existing information.

[VDGriesdoorn]

Thanks to Pigfender for a monumental NIAD this year. Multiple copies, my word!

The slightly late start didn't hinder me a bit and we can't hold it against our master moderator of this tiresome project, I find. Onwards and upwards it has been this edition and a feather in your cap is very well-deserved, sir

Now to go see these masterpieces. Enjoy your gems, all!

[nom]

I had one of the most bizarre behind-the-scenes experiences during this year's NiaD that will certainly make it memorable. Let's just say substance intoxication (not me), a car (not mine), cardboard boxes, and the theft of a child's bicycle were involved. Plus two ambulances, multiple police and four phone calls. It is the first time the ambulance service has called me (and that call was bizarre in itself). I told Pigfender some of it, but I don't think he believed me (given some of my posts here I don't blame him, but I swear it is all true).

Even without the above, I confess that I found this year harder than the two previous ones. Poor Pigfender copped some of my so-late-it-is-early sleep-deprived anxiety that kicked into overdrive when I thought I'd misinterpreted the brief and wasn't going to meet the deadline. He responded with calm grace that helped get me over the line (that, and 90 minutes sleep).

Having said all that, I had a ball. Loved it.

So, special thanks to Pigfender for preparing and organising the event on a grand new scale, then shepherding 48 worried writers (including at least one who was an overwrought, sleep-deprived, mess) throughout the day.

I'm partway through the blue version, and looking forward to reading the red version next weekend (or when I've had time to recover).

My only suggestion: is it possible to have blue/red indicated in the title &/or cover in some way (and on the title page)? When both are loaded in an ebook reader, there is no way to tell them apart without opening them.

[paperprosciutto]

Thank you, pigfender, for giving loons like me the opportunity to vandalize a couple of blank Word pages. I hope it wasn't as painful to read as it was to write it

[Jaysen]

Then I'm just gonna read Jaysen's chapter

Crap.

I hope it doesn't disappoint too much.

[Library Lil]

Scuse my newbie ignorance but how/where do I find the books please? Is there a link I've missed somewhere?
Thanks!
Linda
X

[Jaysen]

Top of the thread titled "section 7"

[Library Lil]

D'oh! Silly me! I should have realised - many thanks Jaysen! x

[Montree_Whiles]

Starting the count for the next 363 days. Nice doing NIAD with you guys. See you next year, hopefully.

[pigfender]

Hello all! It's the day after a NiaD!
<twiddles thumbs>

First thing to say is that I've updated ALL of the files this morning. Those that have read my chapters in previous years will know I leave the typos in there, but I have updated for a couple of things:
- Fixed spelling mistakes in peoples names. I'm really sorry those crept in. I will be more careful next year, I promise.
- The two versions of the books now have a small colour identifier on the bottom righthand corner of the cover, and the ebook metadata now includes the version colour in order to make it easier for software and humans to tell the two apart (more useful if you're planning on reading both!).
- The Scrivener project file now has all the right names, and covers for all colour versions.

I have also uploaded the Mac compile settings to the Section 7 thread, should you want to recreate the book at home. Note that the compile settings take into account that the versions of the book sit under the Manuscript folder in a Book folder that doesn't itself get compiled. If you're making you're own version, you'll need that spacer folder ('Book Green''?) in there for the same compile settings to work.

You can, of course, use your own settings, come up with your own cover* etc, but please keep the copyright notice in whatever you produce. Lots of people worked very hard and deserve their recognition!

* - if you want to make a version of the cover with a different colour flash, you have two options: download the full sized plain version of the cover (link below), import it to the program of your choice and overlay a colour, or you can download the GIMP file I used to make the cover (also linked below) and add another layer in that.

Full-sized plain cover image
GIMP file format cover image

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Thanks to everyone for the kind words, especially since I know full well that my responses were getting briefer and relying less upon the niceties common in everyday speech towards the end of the day. It wasn't you, it was me. More importantly, it was that big countdown clock thing. I have to stop having those open in a browser window!

Special thanks to Keith and all the team at Literature and Latte for making NiaD possible. They very generously host these forums, but more importantly, planning the book, organising the day, keeping track of actions, development, pulling it all together, and compiling some nice looking books in such a time frame simply wouldn't be possible without Scrivener.

Lee, no I have never practiced self harm. I mean how do you practice it? Do you use red biro?

As for Jaysen's suggestion that I write a book... N'ah, I have no clue where those guys get all their ideas from.

Thanks all,
Pigmund

[Mikeydev]

Hello all! It's the day after a NiaD!
<twiddles thumbs>

First thing to say is that I've updated ALL of the files this morning. Those that have read my chapters in previous years will know I leave the typos in there, but I have updated for a couple of things:
- Fixed spelling mistakes in peoples names. I'm really sorry those crept in. I will be more careful next year, I promise.
- The two versions of the books now have a small colour identifier on the bottom righthand corner of the cover, and the ebook metadata now includes the version colour in order to make it easier for software and humans to tell the two apart (more useful if you're planning on reading both!).
- The Scrivener project file now has all the right names, and covers for all colour versions.

I have also uploaded the Mac compile settings to the Section 7 thread, should you want to recreate the book at home. Note that the compile settings take into account that the versions of the book sit under the Manuscript folder in a Book folder that doesn't itself get compiled. If you're making you're own version, you'll need that spacer folder ('Book Green''?) in there for the same compile settings to work.

You can, of course, use your own settings, come up with your own cover* etc, but please keep the copyright notice in whatever you produce. Lots of people worked very hard and deserve their recognition!

* - if you want to make a version of the cover with a different colour flash, you have two options: download the full sized plain version of the cover (link below), import it to the program of your choice and overlay a colour, or you can download the GIMP file I used to make the cover (also linked below) and add another layer in that.

Full-sized plain cover image
GIMP file format cover image

~~~~

Thanks to everyone for the kind words, especially since I know full well that my responses were getting briefer and relying less upon the niceties common in everyday speech towards the end of the day. It wasn't you, it was me. More importantly, it was that big countdown clock thing. I have to stop having those open in a browser window!

Special thanks to Keith and all the team at Literature and Latte for making NiaD possible. They very generously host these forums, but more importantly, planning the book, organising the day, keeping track of actions, development, pulling it all together, and compiling some nice looking books in such a time frame simply wouldn't be possible without Scrivener.

Lee, no I have never practiced self harm. I mean how do you practice it? Do you use red biro?

As for Jaysen's suggestion that I write a book... N'ah, I have no clue where those guys get all their ideas from.

Thanks all,
Pigmund

And a huge thanks from me for all your efforts! 2 wonderful books from many talented writers worldwide! Wow!