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= NaperWriMo =
 
= NaperWriMo =
  
== NaperWriMo = NaNoWriMo + Illinois::Naperville  ==
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== NaperWriMo ==
  
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.  
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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.  
  
''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].''  
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''Important disclaimer: this website is managed by the [[West Suburban Writers|West Suburban Writers]], not [http://nanowrimo.org NaNoWriMo].''
  
 
== What is NaperWriMo?  ==
 
== What is NaperWriMo?  ==
  
[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).
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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.  
  
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.
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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).
  
= NaNoWriMo =
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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 regions over total regional wordcount.
  
== What is NaNoWriMo?  ==
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= Novel Quest =
  
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.
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== What is Novel Quest? ==
  
== NaNoWriMo How-to Guides and Lists  ==
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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  ==
  
 
*[[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
 
*[[A NaNoWriMo website wishlist|a NaNoWriMo website wishlist]]
 
 
*[[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  ==
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*[[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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== 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 Slack Chatroom ==
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== Regional Discord Chatroom ==
In 2016, Naperville is trying out a [https://slack.com Slack chatroom] (see [https://naperwrimo.slack.com naperwrimo.slack.com]). To get access, enter your e-mail address [https://naperwrimo-slack.herokuapp.com/ on this page]. You will receive your account credentials through e-mail and be able to join the room.
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Be sure to join our [https://naperwrimo.org/discord Discord-based NaperWriMo chat room]
 
 
Slack has an advantage over IRC in that there is contextual history preserved for the room, so that people can interact with each other asynchronously (where in IRC you might miss a person by seconds and never know that they had been there at all).
 
 
 
To run a word war, you can go to the #wordwars slack channel and run a command like this:  '''/remind @here Stop writing :hamster: :hamster: :hamster: :broken_heart: :broken_heart: :bangbang: :bangbang: !!! in 17 minutes'''
 
 
 
Note that for privacy reasons, people's e-mail addresses are not displayed in their slack profiles (this is a slack channel configuration option we've decided to do).
 
 
 
== Regional IRC Chatroom ==
 
See [[Regional IRC Chatroom]] since we are now using the slack chatroom.
 
  
  
 
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NaperWriMo

Welcome to the MediaWiki instance supporting the cities and suburbs west of Chicago). Feel free to look around and help edit pages on this wiki. See these instructions on MediaWiki markup and these help instructions. Visit our blog for the latest news and helpful articles or our NaNoWriMo regional forum. We also have a cafepress shop that helps offset our local expenses.

Important disclaimer: this website is managed by the West Suburban Writers, not NaNoWriMo.

What is NaperWriMo?

Originally created to be a local partner to 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.

NaperWriMo regionally represents the cities and suburbs west of Chicago. Do visit our calendar of events (most events are October-December).

We're a fun group that even has our own regional songs, which have figured into our friendly wagers with other regions over total regional wordcount.

What is Novel Quest?

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.

Our primary community for this Illinois Novel Quest is within the suburbs of Chicago; however, we host most events in hybrid fashion.

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!).

Novel Quest can be built your way, done at your pace, so that you can make it your personal quest to complete.

Novel Quest How-to Guides and Lists

Things Useful To Writers

These are links to online references useful to writers.

Local lists

Other lists, sites and articles

Illinois::Naperville Events and Resources

For the calendar and latest event information, see naperwrimo.org/events.

History

2013 NaperWriMo

2012 NaperWriMo

2011 NaperWriMo

2010 NaperWriMo

Note: Illinois::Naperville has existed as a separate region since 2005; for more information, see Region history

Regional Discord Chatroom

Be sure to join our Discord-based NaperWriMo chat room