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| − | '''Event logistics and zoom links''' | + | '''[https://forums.nanowrimo.org/t/2021-naperwrimo-event-logistics/ Event logistics and zoom links]''' are posted in our regional forum -- note: you will need to log into the nanowrimo.org forums to see these. |
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'''Location:''' [http://naperwrimo.org/locations.php see location maps] | '''Location:''' [http://naperwrimo.org/locations.php see location maps] | ||
| − | Be sure to bookmark '''http://naperwrimo.org/events''' that will always point to the latest Events page. This year will be the eighth [[Library Crawl 2021|Library Crawl]] (following | + | Be sure to bookmark '''http://naperwrimo.org/events''' that will always point to the latest Events page. This year will be the eighth [[Library Crawl 2021|Library Crawl]] (following [[Library Crawl 2014|2014]], [[Library Crawl 2015|2015]], [[Library Crawl 2016|2016]], [[Library Crawl 2017|2017]], [[Library Crawl 2018|2018]], [[Library Crawl 2019|2019]], and [[Library Crawl 2020|2020]]). Don't know what a write-in is? See [[All About Write-ins]]. |
You may visit the calendar source: <big>[https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cc1qi07jvfs6joehuenv7fodq0%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago Naperville google calendar]</big> | You may visit the calendar source: <big>[https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=cc1qi07jvfs6joehuenv7fodq0%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago Naperville google calendar]</big> | ||
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== Highlighted Events == | == Highlighted Events == | ||
* Kick-off party: Oct 30, 1-3 PM | * Kick-off party: Oct 30, 1-3 PM | ||
| − | * Nov 1st | + | * Nov 1st - Start Writing! (on your own) |
| − | * Write-ins: see [http://naperwrimo.org/ | + | * Write-ins: see [http://naperwrimo.org/logistics naperwrimo.org/logistics] |
| − | * | + | * The Great Race!: Nov 13, 1-3 PM |
| − | * Mid-Month Social Break: Nov 13 | + | * Mid-Month Social Break: Nov 13, 3-4 PM |
| + | * All Day Write-In: Nov 20, 8 AM - 4 PM | ||
* Nov 30th, 11:59 PM -- Stop Writing! | * Nov 30th, 11:59 PM -- Stop Writing! | ||
| − | * | + | * Thank Goodness It's Over: Dec 4th, 1-3 pm |
== 2021 Preparatory Workshops == | == 2021 Preparatory Workshops == | ||
* Nichols Library (Naperville), 1-3 pm, Saturdays, October 9, 16, 23 | * Nichols Library (Naperville), 1-3 pm, Saturdays, October 9, 16, 23 | ||
| − | * See [https://www.naperwrimo.org/wiki/index.php?title=Preparatory_Workshops#2020_Workshops | + | |
| + | National Novel Writing Month is a free, annual event each November to encourage people to write a 50,000+ word first draft of their novel. Anyone age 13+ can register at nanowrimo.org to participate. The Nichols Library, in collaboration with NaperWriMo, sponsors three preparatory workshops: October 9, 16, and 23, from 1-3 pm. Registration is required to receive the web conference link (due to the ongoing pandemic and NaNoWriMo policies for 2021, these events will be virtual; see naperwrimo.org/events to register and for the latest logistics). | ||
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| + | * October 9th: From idea to outline. This interactive workshop will help you explore where your ideas come from, the craft of story structure and character design, and exercises on novel story outlining. - Tim Yao | ||
| + | * October 10th: How to Write A Novel When You Have No Plot - Jenny Johnson | ||
| + | * October 16th: Story Wall Party. Need help fleshing out your story ideas? We will have breakout groups to take your story ideas to the next level. - Sam McAdams | ||
| + | * October 23rd: Worldbuilding: It’s not just for sci-fi/fantasy. Come join a discussion on the importance of worldbuilding for contemporary fiction as well as science fiction/fantasy. - Jennifer Bauer | ||
| + | * See [https://www.naperwrimo.org/wiki/index.php?title=Preparatory_Workshops#2020_Workshops NaNoWriMo workshops] | ||
== Slack channel events == | == Slack channel events == | ||
See [http://naperwrimo.org/irc the information on our Slack-based regional chatroom]. | See [http://naperwrimo.org/irc the information on our Slack-based regional chatroom]. | ||
| − | == | + | == 2022 Dates == |
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| − | * NaNoWriMo Kick-off October 29,2022 - 1-3 PM | + | * NaNoWriMo Kick-off October 29,2022 - 1-3 PM |
| − | * NaNoWriMo All Day Write-in November 12,2022 -10 AM - 6 PM | + | * NaNoWriMo All Day Write-in November 12,2022 -10 AM - 6 PM |
| − | * NaNoWriMo TGIO December 10,2022 - 1-3 PM | + | * NaNoWriMo TGIO December 10,2022 - 1-3 PM |
== Nichols Library (NPL) 2021 Dates == | == Nichols Library (NPL) 2021 Dates == | ||
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* Write-ins 1-4:30 pm, Sundays in November (Nov 7, 14, 21, 28) | * Write-ins 1-4:30 pm, Sundays in November (Nov 7, 14, 21, 28) | ||
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| + | == Nichols Library (NPL) 2022 Dates == | ||
| + | These events will be virtual | ||
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| + | * Oct 8,Oct 15,Oct 22 1-3 PM Saturday workshops | ||
| + | * Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 1-4:30 PM Sunday write-ins | ||
== Journey 2022 dates == | == Journey 2022 dates == | ||
Latest revision as of 10:07, 10 January 2022
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Event logistics and zoom links are posted in our regional forum -- note: you will need to log into the nanowrimo.org forums to see these.
Contents
2021 Google Calendar Events
Welcome to the events page for NaperWriMo, the USA::Illinois::Naperville region of National Novel Writing Month.
Location: see location maps Be sure to bookmark http://naperwrimo.org/events that will always point to the latest Events page. This year will be the eighth Library Crawl (following 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020). Don't know what a write-in is? See All About Write-ins.
You may visit the calendar source: Naperville google calendar
Highlighted Events
- Kick-off party: Oct 30, 1-3 PM
- Nov 1st - Start Writing! (on your own)
- Write-ins: see naperwrimo.org/logistics
- The Great Race!: Nov 13, 1-3 PM
- Mid-Month Social Break: Nov 13, 3-4 PM
- All Day Write-In: Nov 20, 8 AM - 4 PM
- Nov 30th, 11:59 PM -- Stop Writing!
- Thank Goodness It's Over: Dec 4th, 1-3 pm
2021 Preparatory Workshops
- Nichols Library (Naperville), 1-3 pm, Saturdays, October 9, 16, 23
National Novel Writing Month is a free, annual event each November to encourage people to write a 50,000+ word first draft of their novel. Anyone age 13+ can register at nanowrimo.org to participate. The Nichols Library, in collaboration with NaperWriMo, sponsors three preparatory workshops: October 9, 16, and 23, from 1-3 pm. Registration is required to receive the web conference link (due to the ongoing pandemic and NaNoWriMo policies for 2021, these events will be virtual; see naperwrimo.org/events to register and for the latest logistics).
- October 9th: From idea to outline. This interactive workshop will help you explore where your ideas come from, the craft of story structure and character design, and exercises on novel story outlining. - Tim Yao
- October 10th: How to Write A Novel When You Have No Plot - Jenny Johnson
- October 16th: Story Wall Party. Need help fleshing out your story ideas? We will have breakout groups to take your story ideas to the next level. - Sam McAdams
- October 23rd: Worldbuilding: It’s not just for sci-fi/fantasy. Come join a discussion on the importance of worldbuilding for contemporary fiction as well as science fiction/fantasy. - Jennifer Bauer
- See NaNoWriMo workshops
Slack channel events
See the information on our Slack-based regional chatroom.
2022 Dates
- NaNoWriMo Kick-off October 29,2022 - 1-3 PM
- NaNoWriMo All Day Write-in November 12,2022 -10 AM - 6 PM
- NaNoWriMo TGIO December 10,2022 - 1-3 PM
Nichols Library (NPL) 2021 Dates
These events will be virtual
- Write-ins 1-4:30 pm, Sundays in November (Nov 7, 14, 21, 28)
Nichols Library (NPL) 2022 Dates
These events will be virtual
- Oct 8,Oct 15,Oct 22 1-3 PM Saturday workshops
- Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 1-4:30 PM Sunday write-ins
Journey 2022 dates
Journey meetings
- Saturday, January 8 (noon-3 pm)
- Saturday, Feb 12 (noon-3 pm)
- Saturday, March 12 (noon-3 pm)
- Saturday, April 9 (noon - 3 pm)
- Saturday, May 14 (noon-3 pm)
- Saturday, June 11 (noon-3 pm)
- Saturday, September 10 (noon-3 pm)
- NOTE: All Journey events will be online-only
Shakespeare Reader's Theatre
- Saturday, Feb 19 1-3 PM
Writer's Voice Workshop
- Saturday, June 18, 1-4 PM
