USA :: Florida :: Ft. Lauderdale

Sorry about tonight!

Sleekwriter — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:31:29 +0000

I went to Borders around 5:30 and EVERY table in the place was taken. I sat outside and tried to keep peeking in to see if anyone showed up or if a table became free, but the screens were down so it was hard to see.

If anyone came out tonight, I apologize for not being there! I ended up feeling a little sick and went home about 6:30.
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2002 - Finding Home - WINNER!
2005 - Surviving Thirteen (YA/MG) - WINNER!
2006 - The Montegris Experiment (YA) - WINNER!
2007 - Don't Touch Me! (YA) - WINNER!
2008 - In Character (YA) - WINNER!
2009 - Senior Year Single (YA Romance)

USA :: Florida :: Ft. Lauderdale

Help! Bitchslaps Needed Here!

jeffadair — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:01:33 +0000

I'm so behind it's not even funny... I have a lot of work ahead of me!

Does anyone else feel my pain? Am I destined to be the slowpoke of the bunch?
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Jeff

USA :: Florida :: Ft. Lauderdale

Extra Write-ins

EverEndeavor — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:33:03 +0000

I will be going to Border's for extra write-ins other than the Sundays as scheduled. If anyone else is interested, let me know so I can expect you :)

If anyone requests these times as well, i can do during most of the day during the week and at night on some other days. Lots of people feel that it is best to progress with others doing the same as it helps to relieve stress and it has also proved more productive and effective.

Matt :D
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USA :: Florida :: Ft. Lauderdale

Interesting Things That Happen at Write-Ins

Chillytv — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:33:04 +0000

First of all it should be said again while you are in a public place for a write-in there is an endless supply of novel fodder. Raise your eyes for just a moment and there is something that can change the pace or even a dull spot in your novel into something fantastic.

For example: I attended the write-in last Sunday and found myself at an "island" table all to myself far from any outlet. It disturbed me but not enough to stop writing. I started at a full battery and figured someone would move eventually. And move they did. But of course it was no where near where I was sitting. So I had a choice to make: so I literally started running toward an empty table next to an empty outlet with half of my things on the opposite side of the cafe.

Once there I almost ran into two little old ladies who saw the open table and were making their own slow dash at the same time. Arriving at the table, the kind thing would have been to just let the ladies have it, I already had one. But wait! I already had one. So why not let them have that 'island' table so I could have the one with the outlets since I had the laptop and they only had a book between them. So I suggested it in the kindest way possible that perhaps they'd consider the other table in lieu of the outlet one (which was taunting me by now.)

The answer:
"No. The other table is just to big for just the two of us."
Hmmm?
"But I'm only one," I said. (Still in my indoor voice.)
"Yeah..no." Was the answer I received.

So with half of my things in hand, I walk back to my island table to count the minutes until my battery died and I'd have to leave. But wait. The little old ladies were so shocking to me that I couldn't stop the laughter from within and I thought of the best way to get back at them. Why not write them into my story. So I did! It turned a slow spot in my story into something hilarious. At least it was to me.

Besides, shortly there after another spacious table next to an empty outlet opened up closer to where I was sitting. But this time when I made the move I was 2,000 words ahead of where I planned to be.

Like I said, you never know what can happen at a Write-in. It might just help your story :)
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USA :: Florida :: Ft. Lauderdale

Oakland Park, Wilton Manors and Surrounding.

Clexbaby — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:21:18 +0000

My name is Rebecca and I am just looking to see if there are any writers in the local area that would like to get together and do a couple of LOCAL write-ins on Saturdays.

Let me know here or in a PM if you are interested! THANKS!!!
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Rebecca Galardo - I have written several novels, screenplays and have published short stories and poetry. This is my fourth NaNoWriMo.
I am a proud 'How to Think Sideways' Graduate.
I am currently a VIP member taking the 'How to Revise Your Novel' Cour

USA :: Florida :: Ft. Lauderdale

scramble

Kevin OConnor — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:21:47 +0000

Has anyone tried to scramble?
I followed the directions on the site....at least I thought I followed the directions....and
my word count dropped considerably.

Any tips?
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USA :: Florida :: Ft. Lauderdale

Palm Beaches vs. Ft. Lauderdale!

strangertides — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:42:23 +0000

Just wanted to let you folks know that our Palm Beach County crowd is off and running on this challenge... with one day down and twenty-nine to go, I see the following stats:

Palm Beaches: 117,004 words (3,342 per Wrimo with wordcount)
Ft. Lauderdale: 48,812 words (1,952 per Wrimo with wordcount)

The word count widgets are still not working at the time I'm posting this, but when they are, I hope our progress chart will be shown in this thread:

http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/node/3385077

I hope this friendly competition motivates all of us in both regions to meet our word count goals - everyone keep up the great work!

Chris
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Surge of energy, spark of inspiration.

USA :: Florida :: Ft. Lauderdale

Re: Jane Yolen

Magneto — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:15:38 +0000

OK, this message is for the lady at the kickoff who was talking about Jane Yolen's books--I'm sorry, but I didn't get your name. The two books by her that I've read, which I was trying to remember the titles of, are "Sister Light, Sister Dark" and "White Jenna". (just looked it up on www.janeyolen.com)
Had you read either or both of those?
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USA :: Florida :: Ft. Lauderdale

Head Count for Kickoff/First Write-in

Sleekwriter — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:40:53 +0000

I know a lot of municipalities do a kickoff pre-November to just meet and party, but I'm thinking let's meet on November 1 at Borders in Plantation, out by Sawgrass Mills, from 1-3 pm. Bring your computers or notebooks or whatever you're writing on, and I'll bring some NaNo swag and, and we can begin writing fiendishly!

If you could sound off here if you plan to attend, so I know how many goodies to bring, I would much appreciate it!

Jodi
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2002 - Finding Home - WINNER!
2005 - Surviving Thirteen (YA/MG) - WINNER!
2006 - The Montegris Experiment (YA) - WINNER!
2007 - Don't Touch Me! (YA) - WINNER!
2008 - In Character (YA) - WINNER!
2009 - Senior Year Single (YA Romance)

USA :: Florida :: Ft. Lauderdale

What are you doing to prepare for Nano?

Chillytv — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:28:24 +0000

Hey, Chilly here. I'm bored and just wondering what people are doing to get ready for Nano. I'm trying not to worry too much about what I'm writing but I can't help it. It's starting to consume me. Anyone else out there getting the pre-Nano jitters???
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USA :: Florida :: Ft. Lauderdale

We have a chatroom! :)

Sleekwriter — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:40:04 +0000

Thanks to one of the other MLs, we have a chatroom where we can go for "virtual" write-ins as well. Here's the address:

http://chatnano.net/tempchats/fl.html
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2002 - Finding Home - WINNER!
2005 - Surviving Thirteen (YA/MG) - WINNER!
2006 - The Montegris Experiment (YA) - WINNER!
2007 - Don't Touch Me! (YA) - WINNER!
2008 - In Character (YA) - WINNER!
2009 - Senior Year Single (YA Romance)

USA :: Florida :: Ft. Lauderdale

Welcome to NaNo 09!!!

Sleekwriter — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:19:11 +0000

Hello, Fort Lauderdale! I'm your new Municipal Liason. Before November 1 I'll be giving you information on write-ins - where they will be and when, and the goodies you can get for showing up. I look forward to meeting the Wrimos in the area and hope we all have a successful November.