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November 2008

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  • Pictures from our write-ins! on by NewMexicoKid, [NaperWriMo] Hatena Bookmark

    Pictures are now available from the first ever Illinois All-State Write-In, November 22, 2008. The brainchild of Chicago ML TimSimms, the event was hosted by the Illinois::Naperville region at the Warrenville City Hall. 08112_all_state_writein As Katherine noted, the event was lots of fun. I believe that we had close to 40 people in attendance. My [...]

  • Writing, writing, writing on by KatherineWriting, [NaperWriMo] Hatena Bookmark

    I was going to start this by talking about plugging away at your novel, but, hey, why plug, or plod, when you can skate, fly, sprint, race, throw yourself willy-nilly into the flowing rapids! In other words, continue to have fun. Speaking of fun, the all-Illinois write-in on Saturday was great! During the first word [...]

  • Naperville is at war! on by NewMexicoKid, [NaperWriMo] Hatena Bookmark

    Well, a average wordcount regional word war with Europe::France (here is the great challenge thread in their forum from our own FinbarrMcG). The terms are the same as they were the last two years: the losing region must sing the winning region’s song. Here is our wordwar graph (click through to go to the wordwar [...]

  • When to Write on by KatherineWriting, [Writing] Hatena Bookmark

    If possible, and it isn’t always, try to write in your optimal time. In my case, that’s first thing in the morning. Luckily, I can shift my hours around and start work around 9 or 10 on most days. I plan on doing that. I also can get up at 5 in the morning and [...]

  • Pictures from the 11/1 write-in on by NewMexicoKid, [NaperWriMo] Hatena Bookmark

    Pictures are now available from the November 1st write-in at Warrenville. Thanks very much to Katherine for arranging this great space (note to the wise: bring a cushion with you if you want to sit up on the Council seats–the chairs are comfy but a little low for the desk; there are also normal tables [...]