I tried this 2006, but I didn't even get close I don't think. *Checks jump drive stick* Nope, 9,000 words. A friend of mine did it for the first time in 2005, and she did finish it. But, she also neglected her studies to do so.
I'm considering trying, but its already 8:00pm on November 3rd, so, by the time I did my pre-writing and outline, nevermind thinking of an idea, I'd be several days behind. I don't have college keeping me occupied and unable to do it, just changing diapers and making bottles.
When I did this before, I used this
word meter. I found it helpful and made me want to keep writing to try to fill it up.
I may or may not try.. I think it depends on how long it would take me to pull an idea out of my butt and do the outline.
Good luck to you guys, though!