<!–Saxotech Paragraph Count: 10–> I always suspected that my kids would soar higher than their parents. I just didn’t think it would happen by age 8. One of my hit-it-out-of-the-park life goals is to be a published novelist. Now that I’ve crossed into my 40s, I’m starting to feel antsy about that. My son Jackson, however, can
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In just 30 days, you too can write a masterpiece
Hundreds of thousands of aspiring novelists around the world will put pen to paper – or fingers to keyboard – tomorrow with the intention of turning out a 50,000-word book in only 30 days. They will be taking part in National Novel Writing Month, the first of which was held 11 years ago when 21 friends
Philadelphia and South Jersey Writers Set Write-In Events for National Novel …
NaNoWriMo writers type away at 12:01 a.m. Nov. 1 I decided to make a major commitment along with thousands of other writers in the Philadelphia area: I’m attempting NaNoWriMo, a month-long adventure and possible trip through writer hell during which I’ll crank out a 50,000 word novel. It may be crap. It could be a masterpiece.
Ready, set… write!
Posted at 3:41 PM on October 29, 2010 by Marianne Combs (0 Comments) Filed under: Books, Writing According to National Novel Writing Month organizers, in November 2009 more than 30,000 writers completed a 175-page (or 50,000-word) novel by midnight November 30. Why? Because sometimes you need to stop obsessing over the details and just write, write, write. On
Novel-writing contestants to gather
Novel-writing contestants to gather by Ben Steelman Last week, I posted details of National Novel-Writing Month, which encourages participants to sit down and dash of a 175-page novel during the month of November. (Here’s whazt I wrote: http://books.blogs.starnewsonline.com/12839/scribble-scribble-scribble/). Well, it turns out there’s an active local chapter of NaNoWriMo, as the cognoscenti call it. Keith Parker, who’s municipal
NaNoWriMo Kick-off: Movies About Writing
It’s that splendid, scary, sweet time of year again… Not Halloween, NaNoWriMo! For 30 days starting November 1, people band together on Internet forums and at in-person write-ins to cheer one another on, and suffer through united writer’s block and the exhilaration of ideas coming together, as each person tries to pen a 50,000-word novel. Believe
Indie Bookstores: ‘Come Write In’ with NaNoWriMo
Want a great way to bring writers — a.k.a. readers, a.k.a. insatiable bookavores — into your bookstore? Host write-ins all November long by partnering with the world’s best writingpalooza, NaNoWriMo. There are materials for participating bookstores, including a window cling, a press release, several web badges and links for your store websites, even
Bang it out
Program encourages writers to knock off 50,000 words in a month You may recall a time last fall when all your artsy friends suddenly disappeared into an abyss of unanswered texts and limited Facebook activity, only to be seen on late night runs to Second Cup with wide-eyes and matted hair. Then the following month they started
National Novel Writing Month
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NaNoWriMo: The Value of National Novel Writing Month
If I were asked to guess the number one obstacle that stands in the way of a person finishing a novel, I wouldn’t choose writer’s block, a busy schedule or running out of ideas. I wouldn’t choose lack of a laptop or quiet writing space. I think that the main obstacle to a completed novel
NaNoWriMo: For the Win!
Only a few days are left before November is officially upon us, which means so is National Novel Writing Month, a.k.a. NaNoWriMo, and the stakes are higher than ever before. Not only is each participant personally challenged to write 50,000 words in 30 days, but the Atlanta Pandas have challenged Seattle’s Hydrophobic Ducks to a battle!
NaNoWriMo Writing Palooza
Is it possible to write a 175 page novel in just 30 days? Everyone is welcome to give it a shot during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) in November. On Thursdays, Nov. 4 and 18, from 3 to 7:30 p.m., the Kendallville Public Library will host NaNoWriMo Writingpalooza events. This is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to
Lovely County Citizen
Enjoy music and art. Be amused. Get scared. It’s time for fun in Eureka Springs. Hit and Misdemeanor two nights only! The comedy play, Hit and Misdemeanor, is sure to be a hit Nov. 5 and 6 at the Eureka Springs High School Cafeteria. Curtain time is 7 p.m. Enjoy a great crime-comedy romp as the school
In your boots: Novelist
November is National Novel Writing Month: One story, 30 days and 50,000 words. “Every journalist has a novel in him, which is an excellent place for it.” I’m going to ignore that little comment this time, Russel Lynes. With one, perhaps proving fatal, decision I have chosen to find out what
Library NaNoWriMo
Library NaNoWriMo Take a month and write a book? Every November, thousands of aspiring novelists give themselves 30 days to write a draft of a 175-page novel, and this year, the Newport Beach Public Library will help. To celebrate the kick off of National Novel Writing Month, or NoNoWriMo, the library will host an hourlong reception at
Steamboat library to offer support during National Novel Writing Month
Advertisement If you go What: Meet fellow National Novel Writing Month writers When: Noon Friday Where: Bud Werner Memorial Library What: Gripes and pep talks When: Noon Nov. 12 Where: Bud Werner Memorial Library What: Adult weekly write-ins When: 11 a.m. to noon Fridays through Nov. 26 Where: Bud Werner Memorial Library Conference Room 201 What: Children and teens weekly write-ins with support from Youth Services
Would-be novelists across Santa Cruz County prepare for National Novel Writing …
Click photo to enlarge It’s called “NaNoWriMo” and it’s pronounced “nan-oh-rye-moe,” and if you’re a writer, it’s a word you should add to your
Ditching Reach for Wrimo
NaNoWrimo starts next monday, and for those who are unfamiliar, it is called National Novel Writing Month where ‘competitiors’ sign up to try to complete a 50,000 word novel in the month of November. If you make the 50,000 word count by November 31st, you win! I decided, after an almost 10 year hiatus from
NaNoWriMo: Five reasons why you should participate
Nov. 1 marks the start of National Novel Writing Month (better known as NaNoWriMo). During the month of November, thousands of writers will work toward the goal of completing a 50,000-word novel. The ideal participant has been described by NaNoWriMo organizers as anyone “who has thought fleetingly about writing a novel but has been scared
NaNoWriMo Kicks Off On November 1
NaNoWriMo or the National Novel Writing Month will kick-off on November 1 and will end on November 30. Participants on NaNoWriMo will have to write their 50,000-word novel starting on November 1 until midnight of November 30. According to their official website, “NaNoWriMo is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to novel writing. Because of the limited writing