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 | Discussions, celebrations, and critiques of the NaNoWriMo book covers designed as part of the graphic design marathon known as "30 Covers, 30 Days."
| 15 | 942 | 38 min 34 sec ago by ellalune |
| Info and communication about the special deals on offer from our 2009 corporate sponsors. Questions about the CreateSpace, Scrivener, AlphaSmart, or Writer's Digest/F&W Media offers? Post 'em here!
Moderator: Chris Baty, Dragonchilde
| 2 | 515 | 2 min 28 sec ago by PenanceS |
| How much Jello does it take to completely fill the White House? How many times are beans refried to make refried beans? What does green sound like? You have a question. Someone out there has an answer.
Moderator: karalianne, Dragonchilde, Limmenel
| 4044 | 34787 | 1 min 25 sec ago by robin346  |
| Is your plot running out of steam? Don't know what to name your main character's third uncle? Are you unsure of how to tie everything together? Unload your thorny plot problems here, and let our team of literary technicians get your book back on the right foot.
Moderator: Trilli, Dragonchilde, s_m_clark2006
| 3198 | 28242 | 3 min 5 sec ago by guardian_of_NOLA |
| Everything from deep spiritual wisdom to down-and-dirty word-count tricks to help keep that book moving along towards the 50K finish line.
Moderator: Huushiita, Dragonchilde, Epros
| 476 | 9889 | 1 min 13 sec ago by mypetduck |
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An all-ages safe corner to talk about life during NaNoWriMo. | 838 | 20046 | 1 min 12 sec ago by dkgould |
| A clubhouse for novelists in distress
Moderator: Sammy, Dragonchilde, unspeakable
| 1031 | 14234 | 59 sec ago by dianne_the_geek |
| Unexpected success stories from the frantic novel-writing front.
Moderator: Star Kitten, Dragonchilde, Cacrocks1
| 365 | 3706 | 7 min 43 sec ago by sierramcconnell |
| Go mano-a-nano with other wrimos for word count & productivity. Step inside for a little help in getting started, keeping going or just some practice at getting the creative juices flowing.
Moderator: Dragonchilde, unspeakable
| 181 | 7565 | 5 min 38 sec ago by late_bloomer |
| Hit 50k? 10k? 1,674? Want to send a shout-out to everyone who's been there too? This is the place to do it!
Moderator: Dragonchilde, tiakall
| 593 | 8851 | 58 sec ago by Writing4Life |
| Night of Writing Dangerously: All your plans for Fundraising Dangerously, Sightseeing Dangerously, Hotel-Sharing Dangerously, and Writing Dangerously.
Moderator: Dragonchilde, SarahJanet
| 10 | 47 | 42 min 56 sec ago by JuniWolfspirit |
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Is there something the FAQ didn't cover that you just have to have an official ruling on? This is the place where the detail-oriented gather to ponder the fine print. | 205 | 1028 | 10 min 28 sec ago by irrevenant |
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Comments and ideas for the NaNoWriMo.org site and NaNo forums in order to help us improve them this year and next year.
| 144 | 710 | 1 hour 53 min ago by Dragonchilde |
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Is something screwy with the site? Want to report a bug or see what the latest status of things we're working on? Need to know how something works? Check here first ... chances are we've got answers! | 420 | 1855 | 1 min 39 sec ago by sushimustwrite |
| A map of the parts of the world where amateur novelists are loved, admired, and given free shrimp dinners.
Moderator: Dragonchilde, Apollo16
| 151 | 1645 | 1 hour 7 min ago by jerriecan |
| From polka to punk, music is the most powerful writing stimulant available without a prescription. What CDs do you rely on for writing inspiration? And what are your characters listening to?
Moderator: Dragonchilde, coderster
| 459 | 7547 | 2 min 5 sec ago by myyearinlists |
| PC? Cell phone? Smoke signals? What technology (or lack thereof) are you going to use to write your novel this year?
Moderator: Dragonchilde, Apollo16
| 289 | 4294 | 7 min 28 sec ago by theattentionjus... |
| Survey says: post your polls here! There's nothing like a good multiple choice question.
Moderator: Dragonchilde, farfalla
| 154 | 3337 | 35 min 56 sec ago by Grayn |
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The nuts, bolts and other mechanical interworkings of writing. Grammar, vagaries of spelling, using other languages in your text, choosing a POV & stylistic concerns. | 369 | 3191 | 12 min 21 sec ago by Feanorianfangirl |
| Forbidding locales, extreme danger, quests, battles, smugglers, cowboys & pirates and of course ... ninjas. These are stories of challenges.
Moderator: lollybob818, Dragonchilde, TStar
| 102 | 1238 | 32 min 39 sec ago by Crazy_Skillz |
| 51 | 752 | 2 min 29 sec ago by heatherhedin | |
| Provocative subjects and sensual tales where writers grapple with leaving less to the reader's imagination.
Moderator: Dragonchilde, MarieDees
| 95 | 1196 | 16 min 52 sec ago by IrenaCandy |
| Other worlds or even places not unlike our own: planes of existence where magic is commonplace and fantastical creatures abound.
Moderator: larelmian, Dragonchilde, unspeakable
| 818 | 17174 | 2 min 19 sec ago by Rosekauai |
| Grappling with the realities of 17th century kitchen technology? Need help making realistic dialogue for your pre-Columbian youth? Settle in for chats with your fellow novelists who are doing the time warp.
Moderator: Dragonchilde, Loriba
| 211 | 1969 | 20 min 30 sec ago by MalcolmCooms |
| Graphic tales that leave you on the edge of your seat, hands trembling as you dare to write the next sentence.
Moderator: Dragonchilde, Loriba
| 251 | 3424 | 11 min 13 sec ago by VagabondKing |
| Sure, grappling with complex personal and societal issues isn't the most marketable move. And no, we don't always have the tightest plots. But we sure know how to throw a party.
Moderator: Dragonchilde
| 107 | 1700 | 38 sec ago by sturm_und_drang |
| Story-driven, able to be gobbled up in a single transcontinental plane ride. May contain elements of some or all other genres.
Moderator: Dragonchilde, Loriba
| 65 | 625 | 18 min 49 sec ago by headlesssamurai |
| Where mystery writers gather to find out who done it.
Moderator: Dragonchilde, fly
| 138 | 1462 | 51 sec ago by twixt-n-tween |
| A light-filled place to ponder the meaning of it all.
Moderator: Dragonchilde, silvermander
| 72 | 1083 | 1 hour 16 min ago by secondstar |
| The young novelist thought she had everything she wanted...until this handsome forum walked into her life and changed everything forever.
Moderator: Dragonchilde, unspeakable
| 187 | 2212 | 37 min 55 sec ago by MovingHeart |
| 62 | 715 | 50 min 5 sec ago by Quandtuniverse | |
| Interplanetary travel, other planets and extreme technology. Pop by the cafe for coffees of the galaxy.
Moderator: Dragonchilde, Tresa Cho
| 350 | 5126 | 2 min 12 sec ago by Dennis Dunjinman |
| A clubhouse for those writing novels geared for young ones.
Moderator: Dragonchilde, silvermander
| 189 | 3138 | 11 min 55 sec ago by CreativeWords |
| 124 | 1944 | 16 min 50 sec ago by SundayGray | |
| A gentle way to start your nanowrimo experience. Come in and introduce yourself and your project. If you're a veteran, stop by and offer your oodles of encouragement. There's no such thing as a stupid question, or a stupid novel.
Moderator: Dragonchilde, Magenta, essbee
| 934 | 4207 | 26 min 56 sec ago by Red_Hood |
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You're too old for the Young Writers Program, but too young to legally drown your literary sorrows at the nearest bar. Gather here to talk about the special challenges of balancing school and NaNo work, offer tips on getting classroom credit for participating, and discuss the perpetual problem of getting parents to understand your quest for 50K | 394 | 12407 | 3 min ago by Crazy_Pandemic |
| Some may call you Generation Y ... perhaps you're the the first internet enabled generation but we know you as the swift young novelists and this is your forum.
Moderator: Dragonchilde, fly
| 115 | 4803 | 57 min 24 sec ago by mustbebunnies |
| A little corner for those who are just a little older, maybe not any wiser, but definitely in this together.
Moderator: Dragonchilde, MermaidSirena
| 101 | 3336 | 2 min 21 sec ago by GreenFingers |
| Tired of the young whipper snappers? Pull up a rocker and rest with your fellow geezers (and rant about "kids these days"). Don't worry, we know the real secret... 50-and-overs have the highest win rates in NaNoWriMo.
Moderator: Dragonchilde, Dichotomy6958
| 70 | 1720 | 18 min 41 sec ago by Kat Gentian |
| A comfy place for writerly groups doing NaNoWriMo en masse. Groups are brought together by a connection of interests from across regional boundaries. So this is the place to create your thread for your online group, your food preferences, or any other loose-knit group taking part in the NaNo escapade together.
Moderator: Lady Lunas, Dragonchilde
| 235 | 6166 | 6 min 14 sec ago by Grumps |
| For military members stationed at home or overseas.
Moderator: Dragonchilde, eensybeensyspider, pipermaru
| 27 | 235 | 2 hours 17 min ago by Mirta |
| MMORPG buddies can form ad hoc threads here and chat about avatars and noveling. World of Warcraft, Second Life, Everquest, Sims ... Texas Holdem Poker. Plan your strategies here.
Moderator: Dragonchilde, Cacrocks1
| 66 | 931 | 4 hours 3 min ago by Morgaine Pendragon |
| Make or find a NaNo word count calendar, get signature banner creation help, share your fabulous art, and discuss the fine nuances of cover art generation!
Moderator: Dragonchilde
| 236 | 4150 | 23 min 28 sec ago by Iyni |
| You're writing a memoir, a script, a nonfiction book about turtles or something else that's not a novel. You're a NaNoRebel, baby! Converse with your fellow outlaws here.
Moderator: Dragonchilde, themermaidslair
| 100 | 1322 | 6 min 58 sec ago by SundayGray |
| 208 | 2860 | 1 min 44 sec ago by RockinWriter | |
| Wild about your favorite movie? Disappointed in an author's latest offering? Here's a place to rave or rant about your favorite movie/book/anime/cartoon/whatever.
Moderator: Dragonchilde
| 244 | 3516 | 2 min 7 sec ago by CheyMurray |
| Our own little swap meet where NaNoWriMo participants get a stall to spread the word about their just-released book, sell off their old Alphasmart, or sing the praises of their writing blog.
Moderator: Dragonchilde, Loriba
| 137 | 337 | 36 min 8 sec ago by alexrusselburg |
| If there's one thing more fun than working on your novel in November, it's not working on your novel in November. Come here for a relaxing mental vacation full of bumping, egregiously erroneous information, movie-title tag, word-association, and much, much more.
Moderator: Dragonchilde, Lauren E. Mitchell
| 189 | 20733 | 2 min 19 sec ago by TheTal |
| Build worlds, develop characters, create new plots with the many interesting fellow writers on the forums.
Moderator: Dragonchilde
| 89 | 13948 | 2 min 50 sec ago by mal200711 |
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