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Welcome, returning NaNoNovelists and NaNoNewbies.

This year I pledge to consume way too much caffeine in pursuit of The Great Frantic Novel, host weekly write-ins in the Lafayette/West Lafayette area, plus a Kick Off and TGIO, and do whatever I can to help all of you meet your November writing goals.

Check the Events List on the header for information about write-ins and meet-ups near you. Nothing scheduled near enough? Events nearby but they conflict with your schedule? Consider hosting an event yourself (PM me with the details to have your event added to the Events List). Also, be sure to check out the local chatroom, where (if enough people show interest) there will be virtual meet-ups to discuss the noveling process, provide answers to writerly questions and try to determine how quickly we're slowly being driven insane. See here for details.

While you're in the Regional Lounge, please take a moment to introduce yourself in one of the local threads. Don't know where to go? Check out the directory. Don't see your sub-region? Start an intro thread.

Tell everyone about your novel (and see what the rest of Elsewhere is working on) here. And if you have no idea what you're writing about this year (or if you just need a quick idea to get over the latest plateau), I recommend The Seventh Sanctum: random generators for all your plotting and characterization needs. (Fair warning: I ♥ the Seventh Sanctum, but it does have the potential to become a huge time-suck, the likes of which you have never seen before and the likes of which you really do not need come November.)

Questions? NaNoMail me or pegleg kitty and we'll respond as soon as we can (usually within 24 hours).

Happy noveling,
Saker Pup / Britt
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