Organising a write-in and/or meet-up is a great way to meet fellow Wrimos but there are a few things that need to be remembered before jumping in the deep end, minor details really.
Given that we now have over 200 participants in the Adelaide Region (Yay!), Christina/queen.christina and I have devised a little information sheet that people can use (or you can create one similar) when organising a write-in. This is just to save confusion and to make it easier for people to pull out the specifics of the write-in.
In the subject line be specific with something eye catching like:
WRITE-IN - Day, Date, Time (obviously this will be the day, date and time of your write-in or meet up)
Where:(where it will be, with a meeting point if needed)
Date:
Time:(start and finish if necessary)
Map/How to get there:(just in case you think people will have trouble finding it)
Details:(things like where to park and whether there are bus stops nearby. You could also include your mobile number or how to get in contact for late/lost people, and anything else that needs mentioning like whether you can buy food or bring food. Include details about extra powerboards/extension cords and other stuff too)
You can also search on https://hotspot.internode.on.net/coverage/ for somewhere or remember that McDonalds and a few other places have free wireless for those that would like internet access during a write-in.
Make sure to include your name so people can ask you questions about things if they need to.
We encourage you to organise your own write-ins if you can’t make ours, our location doesn’t appeal to you or for whatever reason. There are plenty of good locations to be found and if you’re unsure about it post it up anyway and get some feedback!
If you PM Christina or myself we can put your write-in or meet-up on the regional calendar for everyone to see. :-)
Remember Nanowrimo is all about fun so make sure you budget for some at every write-in and meet-up!
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Mel / Calliopes.Sin
ML of Adelaide, Australia
"I write for the same reason I breathe - because if I didn't, I would die." - Isaac Asimov
