Revving up for NaNo

"You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you." Ray Bradbury

Though I realize that it's only September, thoughts of NaNoWriMo are dancing through my head. I had a blast last year, finished a novel that I love (that is now in the editing stages) and I'm raring to go this year. The problem?

I don't have a clue, not even one, about what to write this year. Last year I'd figured out a basic plot and characters and several scene ideas. This year? Nada.

Interestingly, the story that I started as a holiday short story (possibly for Wild Rose) is turning into something much deeper -- and longer. And I'd love to use it for NaNo, but that's against the rules.

I had another short story idea that I'm wondering about: can it be expanded? I think, maybe it can and it's a fun one, with the potential of being goofy -- something I need for NaNo because it keeps me enjoying what I write AND allows me to incorporate many of The Dares that they post on the message board for use when you're stuck. Those dares added an entire character and many thousand words to last years NaNo novel.

I have two months. I can do it. I don't like to fail, so I want to make sure I've set myself up for at least a chance of success!

In the meantime... I. Can't. Wait. Woo Hoo! Who needs bungee cords? NaNo is an adrenaline rush for writers.

Edited to add:

My writing friend, Allie, made a good point on her blog today about the subjectiveness of the writing world. After my post yesterday, it was a worthwhile read. Pop on over there and take a look (and tell her "howdy" while you're there).