Last week I covered the way that I do Nano, but that isn't the only way, no sir, you could Pants it! I tried the technique a few years ago and failed miserable so it doesn't work for me, but it might for you. As far as I can tell you don't do much planning at all, accept maybe a concept and a title, the latter less important than the first. Then when November 1st rolls around you just start pounding it out.
I can see the appeal in this method. A great idea can flow better then something plotted down to its last breath, and you have all the creative liberty in the world not being married to an idea. I have on occasion Panted parts of my manuscript, and it can be quite liberating. The reason it doesn't work for me all the time, is because I tend to clam up when I can't come up with the next idea. I like some sort of idea as to where I am going, so if I get stuck I can refer back to my notes and pick up the pieces and move on.
Still if you choose to Pants I wish you all the luck in the world. Technically, spontaneity and free flow really are the purpose of Nano in the first place. It helps you to put away the annoying personal editor that talks to us all the time, and have a great time doing what we love, writing! No matter how you plan on approaching this feat of writing craziness I wish you all the luck in the world, and may the Pants be with you!
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