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| | = NaperWriMo = | | = NaperWriMo = |
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| − | == NaperWriMo = NaNoWriMo + Illinois::Naperville == | + | == NaperWriMo == |
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| − | Welcome to the [http://wikipedia.sourceforge.net/ MediaWiki] instance supporting the Illinois::Naperville region (representing the [[Chicago Western Suburbs|cities and suburbs west of Chicago]]) of the [http://www.nanowrimo.org National Novel Writing Month] contest that is held every November. Feel free to look around and help edit pages on this wiki. See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page these instructions on MediaWiki markup] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents these help instructions]. Visit [http://naperwrimo.org our blog for the latest news and helpful articles] or [http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/node/200 our NaNoWriMo regional forum]. We also have a [http://www.cafepress.com/naperwrimo cafepress shop] that helps offset our local expenses. | + | Welcome to the [http://wikipedia.sourceforge.net/ MediaWiki] instance supporting the [[Chicago Western Suburbs|cities and suburbs west of Chicago]]). Feel free to look around and help edit pages on this wiki. See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page these instructions on MediaWiki markup] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents these help instructions]. Visit [http://naperwrimo.org our blog for the latest news and helpful articles] or [http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/node/200 our NaNoWriMo regional forum]. We also have a [http://www.cafepress.com/naperwrimo cafepress shop] that helps offset our local expenses. |
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| − | ''Important disclaimer: Although this is the official website for the [http://naperwrimo.org Illinois::Naperville region of NaNoWriMo], this website is managed by the [[West Suburban Writers|West Suburban Writers]], not [http://nanowrimo.org NaNoWriMo].'' | + | ''Important disclaimer: this website is managed by the [[West Suburban Writers|West Suburban Writers]], not [http://nanowrimo.org NaNoWriMo].'' |
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| | == What is NaperWriMo? == | | == What is NaperWriMo? == |
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| − | [http://www.nanowrimo.org NaNoWriMo] provides the international organization, structure and online forums but relies on local (regional) organizations for the face-to-face support and local events (preparatory events and write-ins) that really enrich the whole NaNoWriMo experience. NaperWriMo is what we call our local extension to NaNoWriMo. We (the ''West Suburban Writers'') regionally represent the cities and suburbs west of Chicago. Do [http://naperwrimo.org/calendar.php visit our calendar of events] (most events are October-December). | + | Originally created to be a local partner to [http://www.nanowrimo.org NaNoWriMo] that provided the international organization, structure and online forums but relied on local (regional) organizations for the face-to-face support and local events (preparatory events and write-ins) that really enrich the whole NaNoWriMo experience. |
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| − | We're a fun group that even has [http://naperwrimo.org/songs.php our own regional songs], which have figured into our friendly wagers with other NaNoWriMo regions over total regional wordcount.
| + | NaperWriMo regionally represents the cities and suburbs west of Chicago. Do [http://naperwrimo.org/calendar.php visit our calendar of events] (most events are October-December). |
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| − | = NaNoWriMo =
| + | We're a fun group that even has [http://naperwrimo.org/songs.php our own regional songs], which have figured into our friendly wagers with other regions over total regional wordcount. |
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| − | == What is NaNoWriMo? == | + | = Novel Quest = |
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| − | See [http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/whatisnano the official explanation] and our local [[Frequently asked questions|Frequently Asked Questions]] list/press release. In brief, NaNoWriMo is the National Novel Writing Month contest that is intended to help people write and complete their own 50,000+ word novel in the 30 days of November each year. What is the prize? A sense of completion and a handsome PDF file certificate. CreateSpace each of the past few years has, as a promotion, given each NaNoWriMo winner a paperback copy of their completed book. NaNoWriMo works because of the enthusiasm, energy and supportive spirit of the participants, which is expressed in the [http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/node/200 NaNoWriMo forums] and in live regional events like the ones hosted by Illinois::Naperville.
| + | == What is Novel Quest? == |
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| − | == NaNoWriMo How-to Guides and Lists == | + | Novel Quest is a free, annual, motivational challenge to writers to complete their novel writing or editing goal (e.g., 50,000 words or 50 hours of editing or some combination of the two) during the thirty days in November. There are regional in-person, virtual, and hybrid events to help participants stay motivated while having fun in the process. |
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| | + | Our primary community for this Illinois Novel Quest is within the suburbs of Chicago; however, we host most events in hybrid fashion. |
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| | + | With our community, we offer participants: free preparatory workshops (both in person and via a free online stream) to better understand the craft of writing, a community to support and encourage writers working towards their goals, and dedicated writing time (offered in person by volunteers and on Zoom, YouTube, Twitch, and Discord!). |
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| | + | Novel Quest can be built your way, done at your pace, so that you can make it your personal quest to complete. |
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| | + | == Novel Quest How-to Guides and Lists == |
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| | *[[How do I participate?|How do I participate?]] | | *[[How do I participate?|How do I participate?]] |
| − | *[http://www.flickguy.com/nano/Affiliation.htm How to ensure you have set your Home region] on NaNoWriMo
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| − | *[[A NaNoWriMo website wishlist|a NaNoWriMo website wishlist]]
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| | *[[Pomegranate's Guide for Hosting Write-Ins|Pomegranate's Guide for Hosting Write-Ins]] | | *[[Pomegranate's Guide for Hosting Write-Ins|Pomegranate's Guide for Hosting Write-Ins]] |
| | *[[What to do the rest of the year?|What to do the rest of the year?]] | | *[[What to do the rest of the year?|What to do the rest of the year?]] |
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| | == Local lists == | | == Local lists == |
| | + | *[[Online NaNoWriMo Resources]] - ''added 2020-10-31'' |
| | *[[Preparatory Workshops]] | | *[[Preparatory Workshops]] |
| | *[[Useful references for writers|useful references for writers]] | | *[[Useful references for writers|useful references for writers]] |
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| | *[[Book Recommendations|Book Recommendations]] | | *[[Book Recommendations|Book Recommendations]] |
| | *[[Software for writers|software for writers]] and [[Planning software]] | | *[[Software for writers|software for writers]] and [[Planning software]] |
| | + | *[[Guide for Hosting Write-Ins]] - ''2015-09-16'' |
| | *[[Plot emergency twists|plot emergency twists]] | | *[[Plot emergency twists|plot emergency twists]] |
| | *[[Use of emotional response|Use of emotional response]] | | *[[Use of emotional response|Use of emotional response]] |
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| | == Other lists, sites and articles == | | == Other lists, sites and articles == |
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| | + | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ogrpV5cEwY988VA0Vm_hpRbOvlBLoSSeSjdO0JJMLeM/edit?usp=sharing Samma Jaye's Writer's Quick List] - compendium of useful links for writers |
| | *[http://www.alden.nu/resources.shtml writer's resources] (''alden.nu'') | | *[http://www.alden.nu/resources.shtml writer's resources] (''alden.nu'') |
| | *[http://www.truckpoetry.net/resources.php Truck Poetry's NaNo Tools] | | *[http://www.truckpoetry.net/resources.php Truck Poetry's NaNo Tools] |
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| | ''Note: Illinois::Naperville has existed as a separate region since 2005; for more information, see [[Region history]]'' | | ''Note: Illinois::Naperville has existed as a separate region since 2005; for more information, see [[Region history]]'' |
| | = Chatroom = | | = Chatroom = |
| | + | == Regional Discord Chatroom == |
| | + | Be sure to join our [https://naperwrimo.org/discord Discord-based NaperWriMo chat room] |
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| − | == Regional IRC Chatroom ==
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| − | Janna (aka karalianne), ML of [http://nanowrimo.org/regions/canada-saskatchewan-saskatoon Canada :: Saskatchewan :: Saskatoon], provides IRC-based chat rooms for all of the NaNoWriMo regions. Historically, Naperville has used [http://naperwrimo.org/jabber.php an XMPP (Jabber) based chat room] (as provided by Dreamhost); unfortunately, there do not appear to be any good jabber clients for Chromebooks (and the jabber server provided by Dreamhost is very old and does not support http-binding, so we can't utilize modern javascript clients like converse.js or ajaxber). Because of this, as of 2014-10-19, we are deprecating the jabber chatroom and are instead moving to the Chat NaNo service provided by Janna.
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| − | === How to register ===
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| − | If you used the chat rooms last year you should go to [http://chatnano.net/IrcUsers/login the login page]. New users need to register first.
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| − | To register, go to this URL: http://chatnano.net/IrcUsers/register_wrimo
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| − | * Fill in Nick (same as here only with no spaces)
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| − | * Choose region from drop-down menu
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| − | * ''E-mail address''
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| − | * ''Password''
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| − | * Click '''Submit'''
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| − | === Logging in via your web browser ===
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| − | Once you are registered you ALWAYS login at http://chatnano.net/IrcUsers/login
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| − | Put in the Nick and password you registered with.
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| − | === Logging in via a dedicated client ===
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| − | This is probably the better path to take--dedicated clients usually perform better than web clients and have more features. [http://pidgin.im pidgin] is a very good multi-platform client. [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/byrd-irc-client/endimfdcgfnlmoankhocnkhgohmoecoi?hl=en Byrd IRC client for Google Chrome] might work well for Chromebooks.
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| − | If you prefer a client to [https://www.mibbit.com/ Mibbit], you need to point your client at <big>'''irc.kydance.net, port 6667'''</big>, and login using the name you registered at the first URL given.
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| − | [[File:Irc account pidgin.png]][[File:Irc pidgin port.png]]
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| − | If you are logging in using a client, you will need to enter your password when you do so. The command for this is /ns identify PASSWORD where you change PASSWORD to your actual password that you registered with.
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| − | With pidgin, it is possible to [https://developer.pidgin.im/wiki/Protocol%20Specific%20Questions#HowdoIsendamessagetoauserorbotonlogin automate this step]:
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| − | # Enable your IRC account.
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| − | # Add NickServ to your IRC buddy list
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| − | # Right-click the new buddy (NickServ) and click "Add Buddy Pounce" to create a new pounce
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| − | # Make sure "Signs on" is the only checked box in the "Pounce When Buddy..." section
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| − | # Make sure "Send a message" is checked under "Action"
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| − | # Enter the message: <br/>'''identify''' ''mypassword''
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| − | # Make sure "Recurring" is checked beneath "Options" or the pounce will work only once
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| − | # Click Save to save the pounce.
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| − | [[File:Irc buddy pounce.png]]
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| − | IMPORTANT: '''Note that you do not include '/msg nickname' as part of the message in the pounce.'''
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| − | == If you need help ==
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| − | Any problems with the process should be directed to chatnano.registrar@gmail.com. Please include Nick, password, region, and chat room name in the e-mail.
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| − | If you don't want to be distracted during word wars, you might like to hang out in the bottom three rooms in this list. They're all about the writing!
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| − | #nanowrimo
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| − | #distractionsprints
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| − | #malswarroom
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| − | #nanowordsprints
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| − | == Other regions ==
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| − | Also, if you're curious about other regions' channels, have a look at the list on this page: http://chatnano.net/IrcUsers/regions
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| − | To join a room, log into the chat and then type /join #CHANNEL where you change CHANNEL to the name of the room.
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| − | == wordwar bot ==
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| − | There is a [https://github.com/utoxin/TimTheWordWarBot/wiki wordwar bot] called ''Timmy''. Here are the wordwar commands:
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| − | Since it has been requested: [https://github.com/utoxin/TimTheWordWarBot/wiki/User-Commands all of Timmy's commands].
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| − | * !startwar <duration> [<start delay> [<war name>]]
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| − | ** Starts a war with the given duration, after start delay.
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| − | ** Duration and Start Delay are in minutes
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| − | ** War Name is what to call the war. Defaults to <YourName>’s War
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| − | * !endwar <war name>
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| − | ** Only the creator of a war or a bot admin can end a war early
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| − | * !listwars
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| − | ** Lists running wars in this channel
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| − | * !listall
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| − | ** Lists all wars running on this instance of Timmy
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| − | The Timmy bot chatters a lot. If anyone is annoyed with Timmy's constant talking (you'll understand once you start chatting for awhile), type '''!ignore soft'''
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| − | This lets you still use Timmy's other commands, but without him randomly talking to you when you're just chatting. Also, for a full list of commands (there's a lot of them), type '''!help'''
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| − | === IRC References ===
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| − | * [http://ircbeginner.com/ircinfo/ircc-commands.html Basic IRC Commands]
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| − | * [http://ircbeginner.com/ircinfo/ircc-tips.html Tips for new IRC users]
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| − | * [http://ircbeginner.com/ Beginner IRC resources]
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| − | == Clients by platforms ==
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| − | * '''android''': ziplizard wrote: ''I use [http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/chatting-android-best-irc-apps/ AndChat]. It works and been around for years. That's it's two biggest pluses. I have tested it on the naperwrimo irc channel and it works. You can have it save your login password if you write "/identify PASSWORD" in your auto run list under the network settings (replace PASSWORD with your password).''
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| − | * '''Windows/Linux/Mac''': Try [http://pidgin.im Pidgin] (which [http://blog.artofmemory.com/how-to-use-irc-pidgin-tutorial-3538.html works with IRC]
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| − | * '''Mac''': [https://adium.im/help/pgs/ServiceInformation-IRCSupport.html Adium]
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| − | == Regional Jabber Chatroom ==
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| − | ''Introduced in 2006; deprecated as of 2014-10-19 (use IRC instead)''
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| − | [[Information about the Jabber chat room(s)|information about the Jabber chat room(s)]] -- this is a great resource for quick, online word wars and support in November, especially for those who are unable to make it to the Sunday write-ins.
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