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[Write-in] Clinton Twp./Macomb - Saturdays - Biggby Coffee

theboysgonehome — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:38:52 +0000

Evening Saturday Write-ins at Biggby Coffee

When: Saturdays, 5pm - 9pm

Where:
      Biggby Coffee       [MAP]
      40027 S Groesbeck Hwy
      Clinton Twp 48036
      (586) 783-3800

Ages: All ages

Details: Lots of outlets and free wifi!
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Owen, theboysgonehome
Co-ML, Detroit Region
nanowrimo.detroit [at] gmail [dot] com

United States :: Michigan :: Detroit

Looking for writing buddies

qgb69 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:31:57 +0000

I'm in Dearborn and I'm looking for a writing buddy or two to help me keep on track. I've been slacking and I need someone to spur me on either with inspiration or (more likely) competition. I have various other obligations that I will need to be encouraged to ignore during this month. So, please, buddy-to-be, leave your conscience at home! Help me blow off my family and friends for this endeavor and deny guilt over piles of laundry and unwashed dishes. If this sounds like your kind of hook-up, let me know.

I am going to try to make it to the Westland write-in this morning, but I have to leave early for a PTSA meeting (see, I really need help!) and will be leaving by 2:15.

Contact me at qgb69@yahoo.com if you are interested in a needy, novice, nanowrimo buddy.

-Jen
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United States :: Michigan :: Detroit

[Write-in] Southgate - Mondays - Panera Bread

Bricoleur — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:59:22 +0000

For Downriver writers.

When: Mondays in November, 7 - 9 PM

Where:
    Panera Bread     [map]
    13857 Eureka Rd, Southgate, MI‎ 48195 (just east of Trenton Rd.)
    Phone: (734) 246-2900‎

Menu: Sandwiches, desserts, hot and cold drinks

Ages: All ages

Driving/Parking Tips:
Exit I-75 at Eureka Rd, then east on Eureka 2.5 miles.
Fort St. to Eureka, then west 1/2 mile

Same parking lot as Buffalo Wild Wings. Ample parking behind the building. Outlets are sparse, so please bring along a power strip to share.
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United States :: Michigan :: Detroit

Any Novels Set In Michigan?

tkguthat — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:59:40 +0000

Hey Everybody,

Just wondering if anybody is setting their novel in Detroit/Michigan. I'm writing a gothic ghost story; the haunted house in the story is a mansion in Grosse Pointe. But my characters are going to visit various places around metro Detroit. They're going to meet a mysterious person under the Russell overpass. They'll visit the DFT. I'm hoping to work in the Michigan Central building some way, but haven't figured out how yet. And I've got planned a very cool scene set in a crypt in Elmwood cemetery.

So, anybody else have a Michigan-based story?

Tim

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-Northanger Abbey, Jane Austen

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[Write-in] Waterford - Sundays - Panera Bread

Bricoleur — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:45:05 +0000

For North Oakland County writers.

When: Sundays in November, 3 - 5 PM or later

Where:
     Panera Bread       [map]
     5175 Highland Rd., Waterford, MI, 48327 (M-59 west of Crescent Lake Rd)
     Phone: (248) 618-0617

Menu: Sandwiches, desserts, coffee

Ages: All ages

Driving/Parking Tips:
On M-59, 5 miles west of downtown Pontiac
Exit US-23 at M-59, then 19 miles east. About 1 mile east of Oakland County Airport

Come out for a relaxing afternoon !
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United States :: Michigan :: Detroit

[Write-in] For Teens - Saturdays - Online

Bricoleur — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:09:55 +0000

Our younger authors have asked for it, so here is a write-in specifically for teens.

When: Saturdays, 7-9 PM

Where:Detroit NaNo Internet Chat, http://chatnano.net/tempchats/detroit.html

Ages: 13-21

Come as you are! Come prepared to write!

Registration is required to use the chat server, so allow a few minutes to do this and receive a confirmation e-mail. The chat rules say keep things family-friendly. It's going to be like a regular Detroit write-in but geared to younger authors.

Known problem -- Firefox browser users, if you can't type into the input area at the bottom of the screen, click elsewhere on the screen first, or turn off the sound.
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United States :: Michigan :: Detroit

[Write-in] Detroit - Thursdays - Z's Villa

theboysgonehome — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:37:36 +0000

The traditional Detroit write-in!

Where:
     Z's Villa      [MAP]
     42 Piquette St
     Detroit, MI 48202

When: Thursdays, 7pm-9pm, beginning November 5th.

Details: There is an attended parking lot, and it's free! It's easily accessable from major freeways, or you can coast down Woodward. From I-94, use Woodward Ave/M-1 exit. From I-75, exit at Grand Blvd or Warren Ave, then west to Woodward Ave.

Z's is a great little bar/grill. When you come in, climb the stairs to the second floor, and that's where you'll find us!

Age Limit: All Ages

Hope to see everyone there! Be sure to check the google calendar on the Detroit forums main page for all events and write-ins as they are finalized.

If you're interested in planning a write-in, please follow the instructions as detailed here.
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Owen, theboysgonehome
Co-ML, Detroit Region
nanowrimo.detroit [at] gmail [dot] com

United States :: Michigan :: Detroit

[Write-in] Troy - Saturdays - Panera Bread

Bricoleur — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:30:41 +0000

An afternoon write-in for the Troy - Royal Oak - Birmingham area.

When: Saturdays in November, 2 - 5 PM

Where:
    Panera Bread    [map]
    Troy Commons - Loehmann's Plaza
    823 East Big Beaver Road, Troy, 48084 (west of Rochester Rd.)
    Phone: (248) 526-0822

Menu: Sandwiches, desserts, hot and cold drinks

Ages: All ages

Driving/Parking Tips:
Exit I-75 at Rochester Rd, then north on Rochester. Turn right on Big Beaver Rd, then reverse direction to head westbound across Rochester. Plaza is on right.

Sit at tables along the right-hand wall. The write-in starts after the lunch rush so we can sit together more easily.

Nearby attractions for non-noveling family and friends: Nordstrom Rack across Big Beaver Rd, Somerset Collection 3 miles west, Oakland Mall and Star Theater 2 miles southeast via I-75.
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[Write-in] Westland - Saturdays - Public Library

Bricoleur — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:09:08 +0000

For Westland and west suburban WriMos, write-ins sponsored by the Westland library. Please arrive close to the starting time. After the first hour, please check in at the Reference Desk.

When: Saturdays in November, 11 AM - 4 PM

Where:
     Public Library of Westland, Meeting Room C      [map]      [website]
     6123 Central City Pkwy, Westland, MI 48185
     Phone: (734) 326-6123

Ages: All ages

Driving/Parking Tips:
Exit I-275 at Ford Rd/M-153, then east about 2-1/2 miles.

See also the library event calendar. This is not a duplicate posting - write-ins are also held on Tuesdays.
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United States :: Michigan :: Detroit

Hello Downriver writers? Do we want to have a write in?

redkendrad — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:42:52 +0000

Hi everyone. I'm Kendra, I moved to Wyandotte over the summer. I was wondering how many WriMos are around the Downriver area? Let's all get acquainted, and see if it's possible to set up a write in.

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United States :: Michigan :: Detroit

For Novi/Farmington/West Bloomfield/Southfield....Does this location work?

Elatedcont — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:56:15 +0000

Due to the fact that i dont know if ALL of the locations have Free Wi-Fi, ANd the fact that our choices seem mostly split betwen Farmington and West Bloomfield locations...Picking the location that is an in-between for all to me seems the best idea. That would be....(And I know they have Free Wi-Fi)

Panera Bread @ 12 mile & Halsted
Also...it seems Fridays are best...

Please say if this works for you,
and more suggestions on days and times, as well.

Thanks!
ElatedCont
(Melissa)
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United States :: Michigan :: Detroit

[Write-in] Bloomfield Twp - Fridays - Panera Bread

Bricoleur — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:21:00 +0000

For Pontiac - Bloomfield - Commerce WriMos, a venue with good food and lots of outlets.

When: Fridays in November, 6 - 9 PM

Where:
     Panera Bread       [map]
     2125 S Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 (north of Square Lake)
     (248) 253-9877

Menu: Sandwiches, desserts, coffee

Ages: All ages

Driving/Parking Tips:
Exit I-75 at Square Lake, continue 3 miles west to Telegraph, then north 1/2 mile
Exit I-696 at Lodge/Telegraph or Northwestern/Telegraph, then 9 miles north on Telegraph

Likely not happening on the day after Thanksgiving.
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United States :: Michigan :: Detroit

[Write-in] Rochester - Thursdays - Oakland University

Bricoleur — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:57:40 +0000

For Oakland University students and Rochester Hills - Auburn Hills WriMos.

When: Thursdays in November, 6-9 PM or later

Where:
    Rm 112, Honors College, East Vandenberg Hall      [map]     [campus map]
    Oakland University
    2200 N. Squirrel Rd., Rochester, MI, 48309 (entrance at University Dr)

Ages: All ages

Driving/Parking Tips:
Exit I-75 at University Drive
Enter campus at University Dr/Squirrel Rd, then second exit from roundabout. Park in Lot 5 or Lot 3.

Enter through the side door, particularly after 8 PM, to avoid nightwatch. Please bring a laptop if you have one. There's also an Oakland U write-in on Friday nights in a different building.

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United States :: Michigan :: Detroit

[Write-in] Rochester - Fridays - Oakland University

Bricoleur — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:47:42 +0000

For Oakland University students and Rochester Hills - Auburn Hills WriMos.

When: Fridays in November, 6-10 PM

Where:
    Computer Lab, Oakland Center      [map]     [campus map]
    Oakland University
    2200 N. Squirrel Rd., Rochester, MI, 48309 (entrance at University Dr)

Ages: All ages

Driving/Parking Tips:
Exit I-75 at University Drive.
Enter campus at University Dr/Squirrel Rd, then second exit from roundabout. Park in Lot 2 or Lot 1.

Computer lab is in the basement of Oakland Center. Please bring a laptop if you have one. Edit: There's also an Oakland U write-in on Thursday nights in a different building.
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United States :: Michigan :: Detroit

Online Write-In for Teens?

mydaisy — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:02:19 +0000

Hi everyone,
After the surprising number of responses to my "Any Teen or YA Writers Out There?" post and the number of teens who said that it would be great to have a write-in just for teens,
I thought that it would be a great idea to schedule an online write-in sometime soon just for younger NaNos.

Of course we attend the all-ages write-ins, but a few teens are still slightly uncomfortable around the older crowd and I think that a teens-only write-in on the NaNoChat would be a great way to ease anyone new or uncomfortable into the NaNo experience while surrounded by writers within their age group who they are comfortable and familiar with and can more easily relate to than some of our older writers.

With all that out of the way, I still think that it would be best if an ML would be present to regulate things and keep us from chattering away rather than writing. Though to some it may seem that having an "adult" participating defeats the purpose, it may be best if there is someone there to keep us writing and tell us what should be going on, because that obviously is quite a workload for a teenager who has little to no experience with something like this.

So, is anyone interested?

In the other post Thursday or Saturday night for either an hour or two hours was discussed, maybe from 7-9 or 8-9, as the online write-ins so far have been scheduled. One of the MLs has confirmed that both of these dates are free and good to go. If any of you have a date or amount of time that you think would work out better, please go ahead and post it here.

I personally think that two hours would be a perfect amount of time so that anyone who shows up late will still have time to write and also so more things will get done in the case that we do get off-topic and chat.

Other issues would be the set ages. I say anywhere from 13-21 is fine, though I'm sure some would want ages 13-19.

So, if you all are interested please reply and help me out here so that we can get this thing set up and get this ball rolling. Once all plans are made we can message an ML and have it scheduled as an event.

Thank you all!
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United States :: Michigan :: Detroit

Write-in for the Redford/Livonia/Westland area?

EBuff75 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:37:19 +0000

The last few years a group of us have been getting together on Sunday nights to do a write-in at Malarkey's in Westland. Unfortunately, I think most of the people who had been coming to that one are now part of the Ann Arbor region and won't be coming any longer.

So, is there interest from people in the area to continue with this write-in, or would another location/time/day serve better? The food at Malarkey's is great, but the Sunday night movie can be a bit distracting sometime! (Tropic Thunder, Superbad, The Love Guru...) I'm open to changing when/where we meet, depending on other people's availability/location, so go ahead and discuss!
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United States :: Michigan :: Detroit

Synopsis and excerpt up!

tamarai — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:52:50 +0000

I have never known enough about my novel this early on to create much of a synopsis, but this time is different, for some reason. I think deciding that my genre will be at least somewhat Horror/Thriller has helped me immensely in seeing where I'm headed. Of course, who knows where I'll actually end up, but I'm really excited to find out! Check it out if you're so inclined.

Happy writing, everyone!
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Tamara
"If there's hilarity, I charge extra." ~ Veronica Mars

United States :: Michigan :: Detroit

[Write-In] Fridays Bloomfield Hills

sheepgoddess — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:24:21 +0000

(sorry about the random stuff in the last one)

Where:
Panera Bread 2125 S Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills - (248) 253-9877 http://www.panerabread.com

When: Fridays, 6pm-9pm, beginning November 6th.

Details: There's good food, drinks, lots of plugs and internet.
Age Limit: All Ages

Hope to see lots of folks there. Cheers Tiffany
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What's it taste like?
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United States :: Michigan :: Detroit

[Write-In] Fridays Bloomfield Hills

sheepgoddess — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:24:14 +0000

(sorry about the random stuff in the last one)

Where:
Panera Bread 2125 S Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills - (248) 253-9877 http://www.panerabread.com

When: Fridays, 6pm-9pm, beginning November 6th.

Details: There's good food, drinks, lots of plugs and internet.
Age Limit: All Ages

Hope to see lots of folks there. Cheers Tiffany
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Current favorite quote/phrase:
What is this?
Its soilent green
What's it taste like?
Oh, it varies from person to person.

United States :: Michigan :: Detroit

[Write-In] Fridays Bloomfield Hills

sheepgoddess — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:23:13 +0000

Write-in] Detroit - Thursdays - Z's Villa

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The traditional Detroit write-in!

Where:
Panera Bread 2125 S Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills - (248) 253-9877 http://www.panerabread.com

When: Fridays, 6pm-9pm, beginning November 6th.

Details: There's good food, drinks, lots of plugs and internet.
Age Limit: All Ages

Hope to see lots of folks there. Cheers Tiffany
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Current favorite quote/phrase:
What is this?
Its soilent green
What's it taste like?
Oh, it varies from person to person.

United States :: Michigan :: Detroit

Ann Arbor/Ypsi mid month gathering

fograsher — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:46:40 +0000

Hey Detroiters! I'm the Ann Arbor ML and wanted to extend the invite for you guys to cross the border, if you want, to see the other side of world. No pressure, no taunts, just good times. :)

We are meeting on Nov 15th to spend a few hours NOT WRITING at the Tower Inn from 1:00 - 4:00 PM
http://www.towerinncafe.com/

http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/node/3344072#comment-4177365
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United States :: Michigan :: Detroit

Any teens or YA Writers out there?

mydaisy — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:37:22 +0000

Hi everyone!
I'd really like to know if there are any teenage writers in the Detroit area or at least writers working on YA. As most NaNoWriMo teens may know, it's rather intimidating to be so young and new to the writing scene while surrounded by adults who have done this before and have more experience. So if anyone's out there, please respond. Thanks in advance!
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Hey Detroit! Who are ya! Introduce yourself. Introduce your novel!

Jinie — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:57:23 +0000

Hey all! Just a corner to say a bit about yourself.

I'm Jinie (not my real name... but meh) I'm from Union Lake, Mi. I currently work as a temp at Quicken, an assignment I'd like to continue :)

I've been doing NaNoWriMo since 2003 and have won consistently since 2005, I'm looking forward to writing my fifth novel! I'm a big NaNoWriMo fan and i'm super excited.

I'm writing fantasy. This year my concept is about four people in different parts of my fantasy world who each have a stone, they must unite the stones and destroy them (or something) to save the world from the evil people or something like that.. the plot isn't really hammered out, just the people. But what is plot but the movement of characters over time!
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Can I read along?

MrOsterman — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:50:17 +0000

Since I'm not writing this year I have some more time to read what everyone is doing. If you're posting to a blog, or writing group I would love a chance to see the process go and provide whatever encouragement you need/want/can handle. I know that for me last year it was having one or two friends reading along daily that kept me going and feeling that need to write more so that they could see where the story went.

Not that everyone will want this or feel their writing is up for public consumption. But think of me as the self-designated cheer leader, that guy that hands you the water, then hops a car to further down the marathon to hand you another.

Mr. O

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United States :: Michigan :: Detroit

[Write-in] Westland - Tuesdays - Public Library

Bricoleur — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:05:46 +0000

For Westland and west suburban WriMos, write-ins sponsored by the Westland library. Please arrive close to the starting time. After the first hour, please check in at the Reference Desk.

When: Tuesdays in November, 6:00 - 8:45 PM

Where:
     Public Library of Westland, Meeting Room C      [map]      [website]
     6123 Central City Pkwy, Westland, MI 48185
     Phone: (734) 326-6123

Ages: All ages

Driving/Parking Tips:
Exit I-275 at Ford Rd/M-153, then east about 2-1/2 miles.

See also the library event calendar. This is not a duplicate posting - write-ins are also held on Saturdays.
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