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How is everyone coming along on the progress of their novel.

gudbudie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:27:24 +0000

This is a place where one and all can share with the group their progress (or lack there of) and maybe get some motivation to keep going to reach the finish line.

Remember we are competing against each other, but trying to collectively reach an individual goal of finishing a novel, but more importantly learning how to make time to write for the rest of the year.

Each of us have different circumstances and writing styles, so don't let others progress depress you. Youare not themand they are not you.

Just don't make excuses, just write.

Don't play on the Internet, Write!

Don't play games on your computer, Write!

4 days in and I stand at 7101.

Mahalo.

rens

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Downtown work day NaNo gatherings?

evergreenthompson — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:43:33 +0000

Is there anyone working downtown interested in an occasional NaNo gathering?
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Is Anyone...?

Muffins-Weasley — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:34:11 +0000

I was just wondering, is anyone on this region-y thing-y (beware my great word use, bwahaha) a kid (13-17 -ish)? I just kind of wanted to see how many other teens are actually doing this.
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Sat 14 Nov Afternoon write-in?

JeremyAtHome — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:20:08 +0000

Where is the write-in this Saturday afternoon? I maybe stopping by, but my map utilites are all choking on the address.
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KTTC WriMo would like to do a story...

evergreenthompson — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:37:13 +0000

... about the Roch WriMos. She specifically mentioned the Tuesday library group, but I bet she'd be interested in talking with others, depending on how schedules mesh.

To make things easier for all, if interested in chatting with her, respond here with which write-in(s) you usually attend.

Just in case, yes, KTTC is a TV station.
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Rochester Area Novelist Check In!

Bradly Dornbrack — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:17:23 +0000

Okay,
We've started talking about the Kick Off Party and some Workday Write Ins. Now how about we get to know each other a little bit? I'm sure the Rochester Novelists who've done Nano before may already know each other. But for the sake of us Newbies let's do some introductions again. :)

Name: Bradly - Yes my screen name is foolishly my real name. I misread the sign up when I first registered with Nano all those years ago.
Years Done Nanowrimo: I have participated in Nanowrimo each year since 2005....and haven't won yet! LOL I keep trying though! Every year I do better than the previous so I haven't given up hope!
My Writing: I fancy myself to be a novelist, though I have not completed one yet. I'm still working on my novel from the last Nanowrimo, "Return to Bridgehaven." I really hope that this will be my first completed novel. I'm putting it on hold though to work on something new for Nanowrimo this year. I still don't know exactly what I'm going to write for this year though.
I like to work in Sci-fi/Fantasy for the most part. But I like to blend it with modern day reality.
Anything Else: I actually live in Byron just outside Rochester. I just moved out here from NE Wisconsin last May. I'm still getting to know the area and make new friends.
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What tools will you be using for NaNo?

evergreenthompson — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:33:33 +0000

What tool(s) will you be using for NaNo this year?

Pencil and paper?
Typewriter?
Simple text editor? (Which one?)
Word processor? (Which one?)
Novel writing program? (Which one?)
Other?

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Happy Halloween!

Amelia29 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:00:48 +0000

I just wanted to wish everyone a happy Halloween and a great start on November 1st. Happy typing!
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Typewriter availability

Olivander — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:53:56 +0000

I'm going to extend the same offer I made to another member for the whole region. If anyone would like to do NaNo on a typewriter this year but doesn't have one, I will provide a loaner for the month. Electric or manual, your choice. I have a few standards on hand if you don't mind lack of portability. I can't guarantee a specific make or model, but it will be fully functional and not some chintzy rattletrap.

PM me or reply to this thread of you're interested.

~Alan

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Kick-Off Pary

improg — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:32:55 +0000

Hello everyone!!! November is almost upon us. Before we know it, we'll be conjugating more verbs, dangling more participles, and imbibing more servings of caffeine than Bakers Square has pies. But first, before we can start upon this jubilant journey of jumbled plot lines and jangled nerves, we must partake in a kick-off party.

Since November starts on a weekend this year, I think we should have our kick-off Sunday afternoon at around 2:00pm.

So please, everyone, sound off on when and where you'd like to meet. Let's find out what time and place works best for the majority and then I'll choose something different and arbitrary. OK. Just kidding.

OK, everyone, please give me your feedback on having our kick-off party on Sunday, November 1st, at 1:00 pm.
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Kick-Off Party Details

improg — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:57:46 +0000

What: Rochester Area NaNoWriMo Kick-Off Party 2009

When: Friday, October 30 at 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Where: Caribou Coffee NW at Marketplace

Why: To get motivated for another round of high-powered, caffeinated, and chocolate covered noveling goodness.

How: Walk, drive, or run. And don't worry, canoists and hot-air balloonists will not be turned away -- although there aren't any canoe or hot-air balloon parking spots currently available at Caribou.
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From the TC group... NaNo Bootcamp in Roch

evergreenthompson — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:15:58 +0000

http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/node/3287424

Enjoy!
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