It's wonderful to have you back here @ellievallie! I had never heard of Camp NaNo (I couldn't get that link to work in your post, but I found it online). Very cool!
I attended a bootcamp for novel writing somewhat recently and it was a huge eye opener. You're right, too. There was something so formulaic about it that parts of me also sort of revolted at the idea, but overall it was extremely helpful.
Look forward to more updates from you, my friend.
And Happy Beltane!
It's autumn now where I live, but I appreciate the springtime sentiment.
I'd love to read a novel written by you, and I'm happy you had a great bootcamp.
Intellectual energy is definitely essential to the process. Even this post wouldn't make sense without it!