Anybody? Anybody? http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889 jemzgirl161 I've stalking the forums for hours and have yet to see any post here, which makes me sad. Therefore! Hello Buffalo! Is anybody home? I know I'm not the only Nanoer in Buffalo! Helloooo? Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:31:26 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_12593 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_12593 Twiki I'm home! In Williamsville. Though... last year I promised myself I wasnt going to do NaNo again this year. Apparently, I can't be trusted. X| Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:17:30 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_14526 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_14526 wooshicle14 I'm here too. I swore last year that this year I would win. Let's hope I can be trusted. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:35:33 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_14846 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_14846 deburnin Greetings from Lancaster! :) Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:21:55 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_16828 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_16828 Twiki I always tell myself I'm going to be a good girl and write my quota every day and finish without losing my mind. .... it's never true. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:44:19 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_17285 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_17285 jemzgirl161 Yay Buffalo people! Hello all! Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:59:08 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_17569 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_17569 Twiki *waves* Howdy. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:59:48 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_17587 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_17587 SWrite_33 hola! *high five* happy nanowrimo buffalonians Wed, 12 Oct 2011 01:24:30 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_18097 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_18097 jemzgirl161 *waves back at Twiki* *high fives SWrite* I don't feel so lonely anymore! Wed, 12 Oct 2011 01:47:02 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_18521 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_18521 hokej Wow, snazzy new site! love the new color scheme. fitting :-) so when do we start hanging and writing?! Wed, 12 Oct 2011 02:23:33 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_19269 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_19269 n_taber Oh, we are so here. We are lurking about: lurk, lurk, lurk. I cannot wait for NANO!!! I love NANO!! Who all is going to the Kickoff meeting??? I would love to see you all there. Maybe I should step away from the coffee pot... Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:55:48 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_25233 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_25233 n_taber I'm all posting in the wrong place and stuff. Man. OK, anyway, hello!!! I'm not as psycho as I look/sound/smell, I swear. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:58:17 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_25257 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_25257 jemzgirl161 @hokej Hello! Isn't the new site epic! Sadly we can't start writing yet :(, but I we can chill here until then! @n_taber Hi taber! And don't worry, I'm insane too :) Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:56:38 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_26976 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_26976 n_taber Hi! *waving* They'll have the kick-off party sometime before Nov. 1. I think we usually have it on a Sunday, if I'm not mistaken. Our glorious ML's (hi, Oceanid and MylaFantastic!!) will let us know. I can't wait! I'll bring stickers (I always bring stickers) and Markers. It's always so wonderfully awkward at first, and then everyone warms up and gets to know each other, and we realize that we're all freaks and it's OK. So if you're scared to go, please go anyway. Most of us are scared, even the ones who've done this a lot (like me, I'm terrified of the Kick-Off and the Thank Goodness It's Over Party every year, and every year they're great). Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:10:12 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_30194 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_30194 jemzgirl161 Oh I'm terrified of going. I'll probably go if I can get some of my other random nanoing teenage friends to come too Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:50:41 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_30765 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_30765 sarahirene Bonjour, fellow Buffalonian NaNoWriMo-ers! {Although I'm actually typing from Alden, which is a town that generally not a lot of people have heard of, for some reason.} Just a brief sidenote: any teenage-d NaNoWriMo-ers present? I'm seventeen, and I've participated/won in 2009 and 2010, but I've always felt terribly awkward and shied away from forums because I felt too underage or something... Oh, just took the time to see jemzgirl161. Hello! :) Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:10:14 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_34888 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_34888 Twiki I'd be more scared of the actual writing than the parties. I AM more scared of the writing, actually. Lol. I'm looking forward to the halfway party and DESTROYING YOU ALL... *cough, clears throat* I mean graciously winning at a friendly game of Apples to Apples. (even though I lost last year). XD Thu, 13 Oct 2011 03:12:13 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_37621 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_37621 HistorySleuth Oceanid! You're from Basom? I used to live in the town of Alabama. How odd is that. Anyway, I was in the Rochester group before but its too far from where I am and I'm not comfortable driving in Rochester. I at least know where Alden, Basom, Lancaster is so although its a hike from Wyoming County, I'm more familiar. I could drive there easy enough plus I grew up in Buffalo. Seems a better fit. I wouldn't feel too young Sarahirene, there are a lot of teen writers on here. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:58:52 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_39032 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_39032 Ruffian1313 I'm seventeen as well! This my first year. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:34:02 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_41900 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_41900 n_taber The writing is scary. I *try* to hit my daily quota every day, but I totally don't. I write daily, but I also pull off these marathon sprints. Before a Write-In, I do a LOT of writing, because I want to get good numbers before I even get there. :-) You will do great, Twiki. Just don't ever throw in the towel, and you'll be all set. it's like Apples to Apples. That is, if I could find a relevant similarity between the two. Mm, no. not at all. Nevermind. I know all the Wrimos will do great. This is so exciting! A brand new shiny challenge. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:38:34 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_41935 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_41935 jemzgirl161 I'm fifteen, and although I did Nano last year I was kind of freaked to do anything with the wrimos in the area...hopefully this year I shall be braver Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:57:25 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_43161 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_43161 jemzgirl161 I'll take that as a challenge! And you will be fine Twiki. We shall all finish becasue we are from Buffalo and we be awesome :D Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:26:23 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_43472 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_43472 Ruffian1313 I'm just going to hang out with my friends that are doing nanowri with me and scope out the forums. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:03:08 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_43859 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_43859 writerchaz This is my 1st year doing NaNoWriMo and I'm still not 100% sure I will be able to complete it... it seems like a very time consuming and daunting task! Any pointers out there from anyone? Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:09:51 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_44651 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_44651 Songbird7692 Why Hello! I'm from Medina, NY but I'm going to school in Fredonia. This is going to be my second NaNoWriMo and it's going to be a little different for me. Last year, I was fortunate enough to not have a roommate during the month of November (she actually moved out Oct 30th and I didn't get another roommate until Dec 6th). It was nice because I could talk to myself and act like a crazy novelist (i.e. not come out of my room for days and days) without having to worry about freaking someone out. Well, now I have a roommate. I have some strange habits already, but if she didn't think I was crazy before, she will now. I'm excited about this year. Maybe I'll actually go to some meet-ups. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:33:00 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_47202 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_47202 Songbird7692 @writerchaz The only thing I can really say is don't give up. My first year (last year) was terrible but I always found a way to push myself through the blocks. Find someone that you can read the story to or share it with. If they like it, they might push you to keep writing so they can keep reading. Make sure you enjoy your story and have fun. You don't have to do this, but when you do finish, it's one of the best feelings in the world. And it's awesome to tell people "I wrote a 50,000 word novel in a month" and see their faces. Priceless! Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:35:23 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_47234 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_47234 sarahirene I was contemplating showing up at a WriMo event too, but I freaked myself out! Perhaps if we teenagers decide to crash one of the meetings? :) Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:28:37 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_48684 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_48684 sarahirene Try to commit a certain time of the day to noveling, if you can. Make it manageable, and make sure you take refresher breaks, or else your writing will tend to go on a downward slope. Also, if you're stuck on a scene, move onto another, or just create little snippets of dialogue to add in here and there! The key to WriMo-ing is challenging yourself to adjust to your novel. The story paces you, not the other way around. :) Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:31:55 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_48723 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_48723 sarahirene Ah, how fun! I wish you the best of luck in WriMo-ing, and most likely everyone here will be more than happy to assist you, if you need any tips or whatnot! Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:33:12 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_48739 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_48739 jemzgirl161 Never go a day without opening your novel. It doesn't matter if its just a glance, but do it. Everyday. Preferable write a little too. And don't stress too much. Nano is supposed to be fun! Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:53:08 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_49691 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_49691 The Girl in the Sweater Fifteen! It's my first year, but i have a couple friends here in East Aurora doing it too! Worried pantsless, I can tell you that. :) Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:36:52 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_50173 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_50173 Ruffian1313 Not a bad idea. Sounds kinda fun. :) Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:38:12 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_50190 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_50190 jemzgirl161 I vote yes. All the teenager should meet up at one of the write ins Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:51:02 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_51085 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_51085 Hatching Phoenix Hi everybody! I'm Hugh and this is my 7th (really?) year doing Nano! My advice is come to the write-ins and stay social. We have a wonderful group of writers here in Buffalo, and their support is what helped me to my nano victories. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:24:53 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_51567 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_51567 theremustbmore Here from the Tonawanda's. This is my 4th nanowrimo :) Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:48:40 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_51885 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_51885 n_taber How I get through Nano, and win (4 years, so far) * Turn off my inner editor (it's harder than it sounds). I just WRITE, I don't analyze. As much as I can, I just channel the muse and get out of my own way. The story will tell it'self, for the most part. * Compete with people. >Ahem, Maddie and Nick< I mean head-on, "my wordcount is higher than yours, nah-nah-nah-boo-boo" compete. and the last tip: I LAUGH Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:34:38 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_55695 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_55695 Gryvon Hi from Kenmore. This'll be my 9th year doing NaNo. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:16:04 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_57523 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_57523 n_taber HUGH!!! Good to see you. Are you going to be kicking my wordcount this year? :-D -n! Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:22:32 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_57591 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_57591 n_taber Yay, Kenmore! I'm also in Kenmore. Congrats on your 9th year!! Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:23:53 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_57606 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_57606 jemzgirl161 Wow seven years! Thats amazing! And I hope to be at write ins and parties this year, if I can fit them in Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:51:40 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_59871 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_59871 jemzgirl161 Nine years! Thats so amazing! Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:52:48 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_59885 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_59885 Jessica_Lee As a fourteen year old, I felt the same way last year when I tried Nano. I was too nervous to even post in the forums, let alone try to explain to my mom why I wanted to go to a party with a bunch of people I'd only seen online. I am forcing myself to be more active this year, if only to procrastinate from actually writing... Anyway, it's nice to know I'm not the only teen around here. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 05:07:08 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_66251 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_66251 Haydencake Oh wow, I come back and the forums are totally different! ...Well, the entire site is, haha. I like it. :) Sat, 15 Oct 2011 07:10:55 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_67156 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_67156 Emily White Hello, all! I'm from Lockport and this is my second year doing NaNo! I actually finished last year's in a week, but I will NOT be trying to break that personal record this time. Well...maybe not. :) I didn't go to any of the parties last year because I was too shy. I'll have to see if I can get over that this year. It's nice to meet everyone! Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:39:31 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_69624 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_69624 unconventional Hi everyone! I'm in South Buffalo, this is my 6th year doing Nano. I've only won once, but I'm stoked for this year. My roommate, whom I've talked into participating as well, gave me a brilliant idea last night and my old plot is out the window. I hope to make it to a couple of the write ins, and plan to drag her along as well when I can. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:27:29 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_72739 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_72739 jemzgirl161 I feel so happy now that I know so many wrimos exist in Buffalo. I'll defiantly have to try and make it to some write ins this year! Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:42:53 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_72900 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_72900 kate6020 Hi from Amherst! This will be my second attempt at NaNo. I didn't finish last time, but with a little luck and a lot of coffee, I'm hoping that changes this year! Question: Where do the meetings usually take place? Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:40:16 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_75563 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_75563 jesstopper East Amherst NaNo newbie here - howdy! Looking forward to this adventure. Sun, 16 Oct 2011 02:26:13 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_76739 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_76739 DreamBubble Hello everyone! *waves* Whereabouts is the Kickoff party being held this year? I must be silly because I can't find any information about it. =/ Sun, 16 Oct 2011 15:44:41 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_82043 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_82043 StephanieHaefner My husband's family is all from Alden....you probably know my nephew Nathan Bailey :) Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:53:32 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_87576 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_87576 StephanieHaefner Hello! This is my first NaNo...though I have completed several novels in the past (a few are even published!) It seemed every year I had something going on...edits for one of my books, or revising that needed to be done. But this year I am good...finished my galley proof on my next release last week! I'm using NaNo as an opportunity to finish my next book. I am already over 40,000 words in, so 50,000 from NaNo will complete it! I am a Buffalo Gal, now living in the suburbs. Looking forward to chatting with everyone from the area! Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:59:12 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_87661 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_87661 StephanieHaefner Shows what I know....I now see that you are supposed to start a new project......so perhaps I can not officially do NaNo....I really need to finish this book! Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:16:55 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_87854 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_87854 Emily White You shouldn't feel too bad about it. I'm cheating, too. :) I'll be working on a sequel I told my publisher I'd have completed by the end of November. It's already about half done, but I enjoy doing NaNo! And I really couldn't start a new one when I've got a deadline to meet. So we can cheat together! :) Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:50:17 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_93711 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_93711 n_taber Kate6020: Most of the meetings take place at Spot Coffee (Delaware & Chippewa, and the Williamsville one on Main street), sometimes we do some at Cafe Allegro (Hertel AVe), and some on Elmwood. A lot of UB students meet up on UB north Campus. I'm not sure if we have a calendar this year, but if we do, our ML's will post where and when the "official" write-ins are, and then everyone is welcome to make their own write-ins at convenient locations. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:12:32 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_94238 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_94238 n_taber No worries. We call those "nontraditional" nanos. No one judges. :-) Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:35:39 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_95505 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_95505 jemzgirl161 That just means you're a Nano Rebel! Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:59:46 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_98485 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_98485 Haydencake South Buffalo here, too! Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:09:41 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_100418 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_100418 JosephD Hey longtime participant, um first time caller? I don't know I messed that up somewhere. Anywhoo, 7years with Nano, and after a break I've returned to have some fun in November. I hailed from Buffalo for the majority of my life, and my current region is unmoderated, so I thought I'd try to see this through with the hometown folks. If you'll have me of course. Looking forward to November! Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:34:37 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_116591 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_116591 Mespia Hello! I'm from Williamsville, and this will be my first year doing Nano. I don't know how it'll turn out, but I'll try anyway. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:44:19 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_116728 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_116728 Goddess47 This is my 3rd 'official' Nano... and I've done a lot of writing but never a 'real' Nano... I have some fic exchanges due in early December that I use Nano to write a more complex and longer story than I might otherwise do. So it works well for me... and getting anywhere near 50K words will be a major accomplishment and I'm happy to get to 30K. It's about the writing... I loved the meet-ups at the Williamsville Spot last year... they were amazingly productive... but you need to get there early to make sure you get a seat... if you come late, it's tough to get a seat anywhere, much less with the group. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:44:57 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_116739 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_116739 heavy hedonist Hey, Stephanie, be a REBEL. It's okay here. This is my 4th Nano. I'm hoping for something great this year. @Teen Nano'ers, you are so not alone. I think 2/3 of the posters in the forums are teen writers, and they write every genre going. See ya all at the gathering place. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:04:19 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_118780 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_118780 ScottMi Hey guys and gals! This is my 2nd Nano, and I'm from Lackawanna. I'm pretty excited to get started, and I've already gotten some ideas floating around in my head for my book. Can't wait! Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:21:32 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_123683 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_123683 Impression Hey there guys! I told myself there was no point in doing this again this year, but apparently just glancing through the forums is enough to spark some creative interest again... Hailing from North T. and in my second year. I can't wait to see how this ends up! Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:15:53 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_124253 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_124253 The subbing mom This is my first Nano, I'm currently an unemployed teacher, subbing in a couple districts and people keep telling me I should write, so I'll attempt and see how it goes. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:31:22 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_124427 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_124427 Tenma2011 Another first-timer here, in North Tonawanda....I like that there's such a strong WNY presence. Nervous and excited - for all of us! Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:56:40 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_129038 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_129038 bookishgirl Hi all! I live in South Buffalo, and I work in the Northtowns. This will be my third Nano. Not sure what I'm going to be doing yet, because I just finished my first draft of a major project and my brain is a little fried. Lol, it's probably not a good idea to start November fried. I've never gone to any of the meetups, but I'd like to. Is anyone a member or heard of the Buffalo Writers Meet-up group? I joined last week but haven't gone yet. Just wondering if anyone was a part of that too. Either way, I'm very excited to start. Let's go Buffalo! Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:19:40 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_131445 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_131445 daphers_raphers WOOHOO!! :D First time Nano-er, also a teen, and hailing from Batavia. The Rochester one was all dead and had no ML, so I took a peek here, and definitely a whole bunch of cool people here! :) I'm sooooo excited, but really nervous at the same time! D: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 02:08:06 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_134695 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_134695 maddiefacecupcake I'm in Hamburg!! This is my very first year, and i have no idea what I'm getting into, apparently... But any tips for a first-timer? ohyeah, and I'm sixteen.... Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:38:46 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_149920 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_149920 Ruffian1313 DO any of you live in the southtowns? Perhaps we could organize our own write-in at a library or something. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:33:27 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_154969 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_154969 T.L.Phillips Looks like I'm a little late to the party! Just shows my total newbieness I guess. I had no idea so many fellow Buffalonian's would be here, it's nice to see that I won't be alone after all! Sun, 23 Oct 2011 07:29:41 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=3#forum_thread_comment_180457 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=3#forum_thread_comment_180457 Razziecat Wow. I feel so old...I am way over 17...:) This is my first NaNo but I've been writing for a long time. Don't think I can make the write-ins, but I'll be lurking around here from time to time on breaks from the actual writing...Good luck everyone!! Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:41:45 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=3#forum_thread_comment_191943 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=3#forum_thread_comment_191943 n_taber Oh, there's always a point. :-) I had to explain that to my eldest today. When I told him the "prize" for winning is a little piece of paper that says "Congrats" he was like, "what's the point?" There is nothing better than saying, "Whoahmygod, I did it." OK, maybe there are a few better things, but not many. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:25:51 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_199593 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_199593 n_taber Check out all the newbies! (doing my newbie dance). We love newbies. We love old-timers. we love rocking out 50,000 words with a lot of angst and a lot of laughter, too. (That was all a song, BTW) ::still doing the newbie dance:: Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:28:25 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=3#forum_thread_comment_199633 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=3#forum_thread_comment_199633 StephanieHaefner LOL! Rebel..I like it!!! Now I don't feel so bad!!! I am 41,000 into this book and i really want it finished! Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:52:59 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_203748 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_203748 StephanieHaefner Thanks Mari! Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:53:17 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_203755 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=2#forum_thread_comment_203755 wooshicle14 Don't worry. I'll come with you. You would just drag me along anyway. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:34:33 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_204396 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_204396 jemzgirl161 Yes I would! :D Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:02 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_215310 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=1#forum_thread_comment_215310 Buffalaureate Newbie from Lewiston here! Great to see so many WNYers around - just the motivation I need! Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:10:23 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=3#forum_thread_comment_265132 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=3#forum_thread_comment_265132 HistorySleuth I'm from Perry, NY in Wyoming County. Trying to think of some spots you may recognize ... near Silver Lake, and Letchworth State Park if that helps. Got our indy book store here to participate. http://www.burlinghambooks.com/ The owner signed up and ordered her window stickers. Maybe I can set up a write-in. Me and two other locals are participating. This will be my third NaNo. Finished in 2009 but not in 2010 (too much going on.) So I decided this year I need a little insanity to keep me sane. :) Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:41:57 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=3#forum_thread_comment_279178 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=3#forum_thread_comment_279178 n_taber Hi, History Sleuth! A write-in in WY county sounds like a good idea. Once I get calendar access, I'll put it up for you and people in your area. Thanks to Burlingham Books for participating! Hopefully we can drum up some good business for them so they keep on supporting the Wrimos! Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:41:50 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=3#forum_thread_comment_325953 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=3#forum_thread_comment_325953 HistorySleuth Thanks N! I'll pop in and talk to Ann tomorrow and see what days are good. It's not a huge place but she has a table with seats and like a counter with stools and a couch and a few random chairs. Great atmosphere there though. And yummy coffees and drinks. Saturday would be out because she has a music group every Saturday night.so its crowed. I'll keep you posted. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:19:46 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=3#forum_thread_comment_336203 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=3#forum_thread_comment_336203 KateKQuinn Hi everybody! This is my second... or maybe third time(?) doing Nano. I have never won, and am certain I won't this year either since I am an incredibly slow first drafter. It is however, a great motivation to just sit down and make myself write something down. I already have a WIP that I've been working on for a few months now and I am hoping to make some serious progress on it this month. I am also planning on attending the first write-in at Spot on Weds. After almost ten years away I just moved back to Buffalo and am looking forward to meeting other writers! Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:41:11 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=3#forum_thread_comment_351510 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=3#forum_thread_comment_351510 HistorySleuth OK my update. Write-in Burlingham Books, 2 South Main St. Perry, NY Sunday November 20th, 1-8 pm. She has about a dozen places to sit but doesn't care if people sit on the floor. They have yummy coffees, teas and smoothies too. :) (You can check out their drink menu) And yes, they have free wifi. Can you get that on the calendar N? http://www.burlinghambooks.com/ OOoooooo I'm so excited! I checked the website and she already has the "write your novel here" thingy on her home page. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:15:17 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=3#forum_thread_comment_378028 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=3#forum_thread_comment_378028 heavy hedonist Hey Kate! NaNo is the ultimate chameleon-- it adapts to our writing needs nicely. History Sleuth, that place sounds magnifico! Wish I could drive that far! Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:56:07 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=3#forum_thread_comment_389881 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=3#forum_thread_comment_389881 Idril_Telrunya Hello! I'm a little late to the party, but this will be my second time attempting NaNo! I'm writing in Grand Island! I'm hoping I can make it to a write-in but we'll see what my work, internship, and school schedule will allow! Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:27:31 +0000 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=3#forum_thread_comment_392440 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-new-york-buffalo/threads/1889?page=3#forum_thread_comment_392440