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TGIO this Sunday from 1:30 - 4:30 at the Salem Public Library in Anderson A & B. Bring a treat to share and a selection from your novel to hang on the wall if you would like! Also bring your favorite board game and family for a great time!

Congrats to all the winners! I am so proud of all of you!

You are epic!
-- Jamie

We have been invited to Lane Counties Black Friday Word War, for more information visit http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-oregon-eugene-lane-county/threads/98980

-- Jamie

Sorry for forgetting to actually post this guys, Here are yesterdays and todays words of the day:
Boondoggle
boon·dog·gle/ˈbo͞onˌdägəl/
Noun: Work or activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives the appearance of having value.
Verb: Waste money or time on such projects.

and

Disquisition
dis·qui·si·tion/ˌdiskwəˈziSHən/
Noun:
A long or elaborate essay or discussion on a particular subject.
Synonyms:
treatise - dissertation

Todays Awesome Wrimo of the Day is Authoress. This is her 2nd NaNo. We love her NaNo enthusiasm! Stop by her profile (http://nanowrimo.org/en/participants/authoress) and congratulate her!

Todays word of the day is:
mis·an·thrope/ˈmisənˌTHrōp/
Noun:
A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.

Todays Awesome Wrimo of the Day is EmilieBarbara. This is her FIRST NaNo. Stop by her profile (http://nanowrimo.org/en/participants/emiliebarbara) and congratulate her!

TRhe challenge of the week is up.

and

Todays word of the day is:
per·vi·ca·cious   [pur-vi-key-shuhs] Show IPA
adjective
extremely willful; obstinate; stubborn.

Todays Awesome Wrimo of the Day is Fyredancer. This is her 11th NaNo. Stop by her profile (http://nanowrimo.org/en/participants/fyredancer) and congratulate her!

The word of the day for 11/8 is:
Mercurial
mer·cu·ri·al/mərˌkyo͝orēəl/
Adjective: (of a person) Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes.
Noun: A drug or other compound containing mercury.
Synonyms: fickle

Todays word is: 11/9
ver·i·si·mil·i·tude/ˌverəsəˈmiliˌt(y)o͞od/
Noun:
The appearance of being true or real.
Synonyms:
probability - likelihood - plausibility

Todays Awesome Wrimo of the Day is Saphiroko. This is her 6th NaNo. Stop by her profile (http://nanowrimo.org/en/participants/saphiroko) and congratulate her! She is an amazing minion, mentor, and right on track with her word count. Keep it up!

Are you in need of extra encouragement? Are you having a rough time with your novel? Do you like mail? Do you like stalkers? The next thirty people who e-mail me at Brighterskyte@gmail.com with their mailing address and an excerpt of their FAVORITE PART of their current novel (short or long as you want) and your current word count will win a special NaNoWriMo postcard mailed to them just in time for the longest. week. ever. Week 3. Doooo eeeeet.

-- Jamie

Todays Word of the Day is:
per·spic·u·ous/pərˈspikyo͞oəs/
Adjective:
(of an account or representation) Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.
(of a person) Able to give an account or express an idea clearly.

Sentence example:
The study of reformed theology set forth in the books are very perspicuous.

Todays Awesome Wrimo of the Day is Fightittowriteit. This is her FIRST NaNo. Stop by her profile (http://nanowrimo.org/en/participants/fightittowriteit) and congratulate her!

Todays Awesome Wrimo of the Day is JoyceHeatherington. This is her 2nd NaNo. Stop by her profile (http://nanowrimo.org/en/participants/joyceheatherington) and congratulate her!

AWotD: Today's Awesome Wrimo is GirlGotFangs. This is her second NaNoWriMo and she's already at 20,000 words. Pop by her profile at http://nanowrimo.org/en/participants/girlgotfangsand shoot her an encouraging note!

WotD: Today's Word of the Day is Tartuffe. N. A person who hypocritically pretends to be deeply pious. Use it? Show it to me for the WotD sticker!

-- Jamie

Hi Salem!

WAY TO GO! You've passed the 1 MILLION WORDS MARK! You are rocking your novels so hard, they don't even know what's hit them. Keep it up and BACK UP YOUR NOVEL! A backed up novel, is a happy and safe novel.

Keep on rockin'
-- Jamie

Hi Salem!

How's NaNoWriMo treating you so far? Here we are in the evening of Day 2. Are you enjoying finding out about your characters, plots and locations? Are your ideas coming quickly? Or are you like me and have absolutely no idea what you're writing about? Whichever the case may be, just keep on writing and you'll be surprised at what comes to you!

KICK-OFF IS TOMORROW! 1:30 - 4:30 at the Salem Public Library in Anderson Rooms A & B. Don't forget to bring a treat to share (PLEASE CHECK THE ALLERGY THREAD) and money for the meter!

We'll see you there! Have I told you lately that you rock?

-- Jamie

Today's workshop at the Salem Library entitled "What is NaNo?" has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvienence. If you are new and have questions please E-mail me at brighterskyte@gmail.com and I'll answer them.

-- Jamie

Olympia, Wa. has accepted the challenge to once again compete in the Capital Word War Smackdown. Are you excited yet??

-- Jamie

If you are a Teen or YWP Wrimo in the Stayton or surrounding areas, check out the thread below (http://nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-oregon-salem/threads/74301) for information on Write-Ins and events at your Public Library.

Don't forget, there is a "What Is NaNoWriMo?" workshop at the Library this Sunday from 3:30 - 4:30 in Anderson B. Come by if you're new to have all your burning questions answered!

Loving all the stuff happening in our community!
-- Jamie

The phenomenal Moscow, Idaho Region has accepted our challenge for a rematch Word War of Supreme Awesomeness. Get those fingers read to show everyone how amazing we are, Salem!

Freaking excited for November!
-- Jamie

Hi Wrimos!

Here is some News You Can Use:

1) KICK OFF RSVP THREAD IS UP! Check out the swanky deets below, and RSVP to this event.

2) Plot Planning Session II run by Samantha (Evalenne) is on Sunday, October 21st from 1:30 - 4:30 at the Salem Public Library in the Board Room. SPACE IS LIMITED! Our usual room is being used for the Friends of the Library Book Sale (so check that out too!).

3) Allergy Thread is up, please post any allergies or food needs you may have.

Don't forget to introduce yourself, and start some conversations below! Our Facebook Page (found in the Links section to the right) is hopping, but let's get some stuff going here too!

You guys Rock!
-- Jamie

Only 18 days to go! Are you new? Come by our "What is NaNo?" Q&A tomorrow afternoon at the Salem Library from 3:30 to 4:30 in Anderson B. Hope to see some new faces there!

Hello!

Just a reminder that we have a plot planning session tomorrow at 1:30pm! Come with a skeleton plot or no plot at all! Together we hope to have you walking out with momentum for your novel and plot bunnies breeding in your head! There will be wifi, so bring your laptop, pencil, pen, paper, typewriter, or whatever medium you would like to use.

Hi Wrimos!

NaNoWriMo 2012 is quickly approaching. Only 69 days until we start on our crazy adventure once again. Keep an eye out for tons of information coming regarding NaNo '12!

RSVP FOR THE TGIO - Saturday, November 3rd from 10:30 - 5:30 at the Salem Public Library Anderson A & B Rooms

http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-oregon-salem/threads/43584

Please include if you are bringing anyone, and if you won. It's a pot luck (and a party!) so bring a treat to share, and your favorite game. Also, if you'd like to share anonymously a portion of your novel, or read a portion aloud, please let me know.

Please (PLEASE PLEASE) RSVP on the thread, not via e-mail, facebook, twitter, or other social media. Awards are printed based on numbers of RSVP in the THREAD ONLY. If I miss your RSVP because you sent it somewhere else, I can't promise you an award and that would make my ML heart crazy sad.

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Congrats Salem Wrimos! YOU ROCK!!! See you at the party this Saturday!

ALL DAY WRITE IN TODAY - 10:30 to 5:30 at the Salem Public Library in Anderson A & B. Parking is metered so don't forget your change. This is an amazing chance to catch up if you are behind, or get more words done if you've already crossed the finish line.

MEETING TODAY: General Write-In at the Salem Public Library starting at 1:30 in Anderson A & B downstairs. Please note that the Library has asked that for today we are out of our room by 4:00 instead of our regular 4:30 and they are short staffed, so I will need assistance making sure all tables/chairs are put away, garbage is taken care of, and floor is vacuumed by 4:00. No metered parking today! See you there!

AWotD: Today's Awesome Wrimo is Skarpz! http://nanowrimo.org/en/participants/skarpz Head over and wish some awesome Week 3 luck!

AWotD: Today's Awesome Wrimo is Faithy! http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/participants/faithy Shoot her a NaNo mail and wish her luck on the upcoming week 3!

I WILL NOT be at Game Night tonight (and will only be at the Virtual Write-In for a small amount of time) my shoulder is killing me and I don't have a car. I hope those of you who make it have fun!

TONIGHT'S EVENTS:

Game Night @ Salem Public Library
Anderson Room A & B
6:30 - 8:30
Come for super awesome happy game time, and leave your novel alone for a while so that your homicidal urges subside a bit. Bring your favorite game! Bring change for the meter too!

Virtual Write In
http://www.plotboxofdoom.com/chat.html
6:30 - 9:00
Come to the Virtual Write-In and chat with your fellow Wrimos about how your novel is going. Word Wars at 7, 7:30 and 8:30

See you soon!

AWotD: Today's Awesome Wrimo is JoyceHeatherington! Pop over to her page (http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/participants/joyceheatherington) and give her a great big YOU ARE AWESOME and your favorite tip on writing to keep her going strong through Week 2!

Today's AWotD is Persephoneshell! http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/participants/persephoneshell! Pop by and send a NaNo mail full of your amazing Salem Wrimo Spirit!

DON'T FORGET TO BACK UP YOUR NOVEL TODAY!

Join our group on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/salem.nanowrimo/

Or follow us on Twitter:

http://twitter.com/#!/SalemNaNo

and earn your 'Stalker' sticker!

AWoTD: Today's Awesome Wrimo is Bogapejane! Pop by her profile and send her good luck wishes for week 2! http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/participants/bogapejane

AWoTD: Today's Awesome Wrimo is Kyrraven! Pop by http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/participants/kyrraven and say GOOD LUCK! with a NaNo Mail message!

Kick-Off Party is tomorrow!

Date: Saturday, November 5th
Time: 1:00 - 5:00
Place: Salem Public Library - Anderson Rooms A & B (lower floor)

Meeting is a pot luck so please bring your favorite treat to share. PARKING IS METERED TODAY! So don't forget change for the meter.

See you soon!

Virtual Write-In tonight from 6:30 - 9 in our swanky new chat room. Haven't signed up yet? Check out the directions (or log in) from http://www.plotboxofdoom.com/chat.html

Awesome Wrimo of the Day for 11/3/2011 is Misstariana! Pop by her profile and send her a NaNo Mail wishing her good luck and welcoming her to our Region from Idaho!

NaNoWriMo has started! Good luck to all of you! Don't forget to check the calendar below for all of the upcoming events in our area. We have lots going on and you don't want to miss any of it.

Congrats to our Awesome Wrimo of the Day! Our first of this season! Our AWotD is a Masamage! Pop by her profile and send a NaNo mail full of good wishes for the first day of NaNoWriMo!

NaNoWriMo starts in just three hours!

Join us for a Virtual Kick Off from 9:00 tonight to 12:30 in our chat room located at http://www.plotboxofdoom.com/chat.html

We will be having our first official word war of the year at 12:05! Don't miss it!

ARE YOU NEW?

If you are new to NaNoWriMo, and you feel a little lost, maybe a Mentor is what you need! Mentors are great resources during November! They answer your questions, hold your hand, give you great advice and encouragement, challenge you, and possibly even give you stickers.

We are currently placing new Wrimos into cabins of 3 - 8 and pairing them with a Mentor who has done NaNoWriMo many times and is a huge helpful resource for new Wrimos. They are currently standing by to answer all your burning NaNoWriMo questions!

They will check up with you at meetings, send encouraging e-mails, and answer any questions you may have.

If this is your first NaNoWriMo, and you are interested in being placed with a Mentor, please email brighterskyte@gmail.com with 'Mentor' in the subject, and include the e-mail address you'd like to use for communication.

NaNoWriMo is gaining on us and will be here before you know it. Interested in hanging out with your fellow Wrimos at the first in-person event of the year? Then don't miss the Kick-Off Party!

Date: Saturday, November 5th
Time: 1:00 - 5:00
Place: Salem Public Library - Anderson Rooms A & B (lower floor)

PLEASE RSVP here: http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/usa-oregon-salem/threads/2486

Meeting is a pot luck so please bring your favorite treat to share. PARKING IS METERED TODAY! So don't forget change for the meter.

See you soon!

New to NaNoWriMo? We will be holding a "What is NaNoWriMo?" workshop for all new comers with questions at the Salem Public Library in Anderson Rooms A & B on Saturday, October 22nd from 4:30 to 5:30.

If you are new, this is a fantastic opportunity to bring your questions, or just learn more about how NaNoWriMo works, what the Region can do for you, and what the rules are.

You'll want to bring change for the meter, parking is METERED on Saturdays.

See you there!

Welcome to the new Salem Region! Don't forget to introduce yourself in our Introduction Forum. Check out our Calendar of events for upcoming activities!