Chick Lit Write-In? http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254 RaspberryX I hope it's ok for me to start a new thread, but this is just an idea I've been tooling around with in my head over the past couple of days: A Chick Lit Write-In! I know that we all have a busy month ahead of us and we all probably have our regional write-ins that we can go to and all sorts of other plans, but I think it would be great if we could organize one write-in of our own. We could make a chat room of our own for a few hours one night sometime next month, log in and chat as we write. It would give us a chance to talk in real time to one another and you never know what else we might get out of it. Ideas? Comments? What does everyone else thing? Is anyone interested or is this a totally bogus idea? Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:47:48 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_260406 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_260406 jjsigford I think that's a great idea! We could organize it on facebook (shameless promotion for a friend here - she's already started a facebook group for NaNo and write ins, so we could each join that because currently there's not a lot of activity) or whatever works for everyone else (a lot of people have AIM right? Can you group chat with that?) I'd also be willing to do little mini write-ins where we just check in (maybe here on this thread?) with a "Yeah! I am cruising along!" or a "Crap. Crap, crap, crap. I'm stuck!" kind of things lol. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:08:31 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_263292 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_263292 cloverdew Great idea! I would love to do this. Maybe a Saturday afternoon? Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:36:59 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_265529 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_265529 RaspberryX I was thinking about using Chatzy. It's a site where you can make your own private chat rooms. How it works is that before the write in, I or someone else would create a chat room, post the information here or somewhere and then everyone could log in, get to writing and get to chatting. The only reason why I recommend this is because I know some people don't like handing out their Facebook information as well as the fact that not everyone has Facebook, Aim or other sites that you have to sign up for. With Chatzy you just go to a site, type in a desired user name, the room password and you're in! Also, what's the link or name of your friends group? I'd love to join! As for a mini write-in idea, I think it would be awesome! But I'm goal oriented so the idea of having a check-in would help me keep that 50k in mind and help me to keep on writing. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:24:24 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_268306 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_268306 coleyco29 In a couple of days the regional chat rooms should be up and running here too, but I actually don't know if those chat rooms are available to the genre forums as well? Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:56:12 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_268842 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_268842 farmerswife Sounds like a great idea to me! Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:58:34 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_269873 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_269873 lindsay allison I'm game!! Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:57:51 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_270767 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_270767 littledupont Totally down for this! Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:00:01 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_283354 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_283354 Dremada Count me in :) Sat, 29 Oct 2011 16:13:32 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_288212 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_288212 vaga in mondar I'm in, just give me the details... Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:33:24 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_313840 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_313840 aglassoceanaway I would love to do this and I think its a great idea! =) Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:23:36 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_314641 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_314641 EssephVee I would love to do this with you all! This really seems like a solid group over here in Chick Lit- chatzy is a great idea. Some start suggesting dates and times and we can work from there! Maybe a couple in case we can't all make the first one? Like a weekend date and then an evening week one? Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:15:36 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_320964 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_320964 lindsay allison I love Chatzy. It's so easy to use. I think that would be the best solution. Just name a time and a room!! Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:42:43 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_336722 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_336722 cloverdew How's this Saturday, starting 9am or so Eastern and going throughout the day? That way both our friends overseas and on the West Coast can join at some point or another. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:40:20 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_351492 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_351492 aglassoceanaway I'd love to do the write-in on Saturday. I work, but it won't be all day so I'm sure I can pop my head in on occasion. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:47:37 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_354459 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_354459 aliceband I would love to join in! Great idea :) Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:48:26 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_354474 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_354474 cloverdew I've never used Chatzy before. Would someone else set it up? I'm afraid I can only stay during am hours as I have a meeting in the afternoon... or I can do one (I'm assuming it's easy to figure out) in the am and someone else in the pm. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:35:34 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_358012 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_358012 littledupont I'll do it, I'll set up a chatzy room and put the link in here this Saturday at 9am EST. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:23:39 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_359099 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_359099 soavezefiretto Sounds like a great idea, but I'm not much of a chat person... I'll just see you guys around the forums :-) Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:35:36 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_359526 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_359526 SunnyDenise I'm interested in joining in. Love the idea of the genre chat, too!! Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:42:51 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_362110 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_362110 Lyndsi Strata I'd like to try this too :3 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:57:04 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=2#forum_thread_comment_364703 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=2#forum_thread_comment_364703 confusedbritgirl I'm up for joining in too, just point me in the right direction when its up and running! :) Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:07:07 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=2#forum_thread_comment_365051 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=2#forum_thread_comment_365051 lindsay allison http://us3.chatzy.com/97332973416311 Here is a link to the Chatzy Room I started. Password is "chicklit" Bookmark it and we can all come and go as we please!! Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:58:26 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=2#forum_thread_comment_373318 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=2#forum_thread_comment_373318 KimGM I've also joined! Yay! :) Sun, 06 Nov 2011 12:29:35 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=2#forum_thread_comment_528436 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=2#forum_thread_comment_528436 MsKreative I may be interested. Please keep me updated with the particulars. I'm a newbie! Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:09:30 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=2#forum_thread_comment_593917 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=2#forum_thread_comment_593917 workingdee Sounds interesting. I'll pop in after work and check it out. Has it been working out for helping increase word counts? Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:10:02 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=2#forum_thread_comment_693322 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=2#forum_thread_comment_693322 stonecoldcrazy Definitely. I'm in. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:58:44 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=2#forum_thread_comment_736673 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=2#forum_thread_comment_736673 singitback I like this idea! Count me in :) Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:18:37 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_319880 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_319880 jjsigford I've never heard of Chatzy, but it sounds pretty darn easy! This is my friend's facebook page (not her personal one, but her writing blog one): https://www.facebook.com/TheLastPageBlog?ref=ts And this is the NaNo Support Group she has up: https://www.facebook.com/groups/145737852190763/ Anyone who wants to is free to join :) Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:58:32 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_270774 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_270774 cloverdew You rock, lady. Also, missing you as I head to SoHo after work today. *sigh* Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:00:05 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_362680 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=1#forum_thread_comment_362680 cloverdew Thanks for doing this, Lindsay. :) Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:47:14 -0700 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=2#forum_thread_comment_391290 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/chick-lit/threads/13254?page=2#forum_thread_comment_391290