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Double Your Daily Word Count Day

synthetic_jesso — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:25:15 +0000

Alright, Rhinos. It's the end of Week One, and we are getting ready to go into dreaded Week Two. We are in a war with Fairfield County, and we have to show them who's boss. It's time for us to kick in into high gear, so I think tomorrow needs to be Double Your Daily Word Count Day.

What is "Double Your Daily Word Count Day", you ask? It's a new regional holiday that I've just invented. It's a day where you write at least double your average daily word count, and thus give yourself a hefty boost to prepare for week two.

It works like this: Whatever your end-of-day word count is tonight (Friday night), you divide that number by 6. The result is your average daily word count, and your goal on Saturday is to write twice that many words. If your average is less than 1,667, and you are behind, then I challenge you to get to a grand total of at least 13,336 words- that's where you should be by Sunday, so if you make it there by Saturday then you will be a full day ahead.

Use this thread to post your magic number, the number of words you'll be writing tomorrow. Then, when you finish writing those words, post again to let everyone know that you are victorious.

There are no prizes for winning this challenge other than a virtual high-five, because this is a shoe-string operation after all. But you will have bragging rights, and you will get that warm fuzzy "Yeah I totally won that challenge" feeling. And if you don't get that feeling, then just keep writing until you triple your daily word count. Or quadruple it.
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Las Colinas write-in @ Corner Bakery

Cid — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:02:54 +0000

Okay - so I've run away from my wedding party duties for a few seconds to post a reminder about the write-in tomorrow at Corner Bakery. I believe our "Official" start time is 6:30, but considering I've only written roughly 2K while being here - I need to write close to 8K to catch up to my personal goal, so I will be showing up much earlier. When exactly, I'm not yet sure but I will post here when I decide to run off.

I'll probably snag a table in a corner or something, bring a power cord and splitter that will have 3 plugs. I'll also wear my NaNo shirt and have my NaNo hoodie with me. I can't recall if CB has those little stands for numbers but if it does I have a small NaNo sign that's the current badge I'll stick up so if you have not meet me you can at least point out who I am. :)

Looking forward to seeing people there!!!!

Sunday, November 8
6:30pm - 9pm
Las Colinas write-in @ Corner Bakery
18 E. John Carpenter Freeway
Irving, TX 75039
When? Sun, November 8, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Where? Corner Bakery in Las Colinas (map)
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COME ON, GUYS.

Elegy — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:45:59 +0000

We're falling behind.

GET THE LEAD OUT. Let's go, guys! We can't let them think Texans are slow. :P
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Question for my DFW area writers...

Ainoko — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:28:35 +0000

I am curious about something. I am writing five different stories/novels right now, and am wondering, do I have to only submit words written for one or can I submit the words written for all?

I am asking this because I work on whatever one I get ideas for, sonetimes two or more at the same time
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Sunday 11/8, McKinney Write-In at Saxbys on Virginia Parkway

LLLopera — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:24:55 +0000

1:00-6:00
I'll be at Saxbys writing and perhaps taking breaks to play a little Scrabble from 1:00 until about 6:00, may then go to IHOP on 380 and continue the writing as needed.
Saxbys has great coffee and gives a teacher discount. Free Wi fi. So come on and join me. I'll have a copy of "No Plot No Problem" next to my laptop so you can find me and wear a purple scarf.
Saxbys info:
2741 Virginia Pkwy
McKinney, TX 75070
Phone: 214.585.0511

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Borders Books Plano Write-In

chloestorch — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:40:14 +0000

Hey, guys and gals. I am behind on my word count and am having no luck writing at home. I get off at 5 tomorrow and will be heading to Borders Books in Plano. I'll be getting there between 5:15 and 5:30 depending on how fast I get out of work, and will be there until they close at 9. They have free wi-fi and a coffee shop to help us stay caffeinated. It's located on Preston Road and Old Shepard which is just south of Park.

1601 Preston Road, Suite J
Plano, TX 75093

I'll print out a NaNo banner and stick it to my laptop so anyone who wants to join will know it's me. I'd be glad for any and all company! If you're thinking about coming, please just drop a line so I know if I should expect anyone. See you guys there!
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ML Appreciation Day!

kaliawai512 — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:03:33 +0000

Today is Municipal Liaison Appreciation Day!!!!

So I'd like to give a VERY big thank you to all our wonderful MLs here in D/FW: squee23, synthetic_jesso, ReinaCriss, misakyra, and SaraThacker! You guys ROCK!

Happy ML Appreciation Day, everyone! :D

And happy noveling!

Lauren
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NaNoWriMo 2009 - Rain [Young Adult Fiction] - 86,390 words and complete!
Aidan [Young Adult Fiction] - 13K and counting!
Luna [Young Adult Fiction] - Coming Soon

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North Richland Hills - Roots Coffeehouse

hilloryann — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:24:16 +0000

Would anyone be interested in meeting at Roots on Blvd26 in North Richland Hills across from TCC? They are open until 11 on Friday evenings. They have live music on Friday but there is a study area with tables in the back with free Wi-Fi. Plus I have some coupons for 40% off a Pumpkin Pie Latte.
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20K Club

wrytersblock — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:50:26 +0000

I joined the 20K club this afternoon about 5:45pm, with 20,007 and almost 5.5 hours to go until midnight. Last year, I didn't make the 20K club until the 6th day, with a total of 20,737 at midnight going into the 7th. I've shaved about 30 hours off my best time so far. For perspective, in 2007, I didn't hit 20,000 until day 19. in 2008, I hit 50,000 on day 19. This year... I might have my 50K in the bank on or by the NOWD.

Not here to brag about it, merely to provide inspiration to those who are bogged down in the plot moors and the pitfall traps.

It might seem difficult, and it might seem impossible. You're ready to give up. Don't. You can do it! 2007 I was only at 15,215 at the end of the 15th. I was almost exactly 10K behind pace. Things started falling into place in my novel, and every time a piece fit into the puzzle, I felt compelled to keep working on another piece. Before I knew it, I'd crossed the 50K Line on the afternoon of the 28th, and still had story to write!

The first 10K words always seem the hardest to write and go the slowest. It always looks the worst before you turn the corner and start onto that slippery downhill slope where the word count starts piling up faster and faster.

Keep Writing!
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Re: Regular Nano write-in's in Arlington, Grand Prairie Area.....??

grronthehill — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:56:40 +0000

How many persons out there would be interested in getting together for 'regular' write-in's. In order to get away from the bustle of family life, or to merely soak up the sinergy (misspell??) of fellow NaNo's??? Several coffee houses to choose from, as well as restaurants. Takers???

grr
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Who's down for banning the internet for the next 22 days?

travis.d.hill — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:11:15 +0000

The rate I'm going, I know I am!
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NOWD info?

gradyp — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:23:31 +0000

Has anything been decided on our NOWD for this year? It's coming up soon, and I hadn't seen anything on it other than TBA.

Grady
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Merit Badges

evanafter — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:30:20 +0000

And ultimately, confusion.

I've looked every place I can think of on the site and can find nothing.

How do you earn the merit badges?
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2008 - Black Chocolate Roses

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Daytime Write-In at the Highlands on Monday, November 9. Anyone? Anyone?

BobbleHeadGeorge — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:00:54 +0000

I got some free time on Monday from about 10:00 in the morning until around 2:00. If you don'tcome with me, I'll end up leaving to go see a movie instead. Help me, I need a midday writting buddy.
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Above and beyond...

pkgautier — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:26:46 +0000

Yes, this is my first time. No, I'm not first among everyone in word counts. Yes, I could have written more at times and haven't. Despite all this, let's crush these Connecticut "writers" so far into oblivion that the only thing they remember is what it feels like to be crushed by a rhino. I'm challenging everyone, myself included, to write 15k words this week, at least. That makes me moving toward 40k, but I'm shooting for 45.

I know I don't have a lot of clout, and I'm not able to make a call-to-arms like our noble and virtuous ML's, but I've got a very dear friend from near Fairfield, CT, and the best way I can think of to repay him is by making every writer in an eighty mile radius feel inadequate. And wish they had a good pair of cowboy boots. Let's move, Rhinos.

(DBP if a Yankee dies in your novel this week)
(TBP if he's trampled by a rhino)
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Denton November Write-Ins

kaliawai512 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:59:25 +0000

Hey everyone!

Well, I was looking through the events throughout November for our region, and I couldn't find any in the Denton area. And since several of us have been talking about write-ins in Denton throughout November, I figure I'd start a thread for it. So here it is!

Does anyone else want to get together for a local write-in? What days are good? What times? What locations? All ideas welcome!

Thanks, guys, and good luck with your novelling! :)

Lauren
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NaNoWriMo 2009 - Rain [Young Adult Fiction] - 86,390 words and complete!
Aidan [Young Adult Fiction] - 13K and counting!
Luna [Young Adult Fiction] - Coming Soon

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Coffee Haus in Arlington Today?

ghawthorne — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:29:08 +0000

Will anybody else be there? I've never been before, but hope to show up at 2. I'll be the big guy typing on the little Dell Mini netbook. :)
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region war - bring it!

squee23 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:55:48 +0000

so, your lovely mls recently received this challenge:

Quote:

YGJunkie85 wrote:
Hello from Connecticut,

I'm the ML for the Fairfield County region over here in CT, and are submitting a David vs. Goliath word war challenge.

Your region's average word count vs. my region's average word count. I say average word count, as my region's member count isn't even in the triple digits, while yours is in the quadruple digits. But when given the choice of who to challenge, they said Texas, and here I am on their behalf.

well, not only is everything bigger in texas, but it's better too, so we have accepted this challenge as a little extra push to keep us all going. we'll update you weekly, but it's up to all of us to stay on schedule and show those northern fools that the saying is true - don't mess with texas!
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A Partish Get-together in Valley View?

UEHawk — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:07:58 +0000

Hello, from the middle of nowhere! Valley View is located north of Denton and south of Gainesville. Being where I am and with very little opportunities to go to write-ins, meeting, and all the other fun things, I thought I might bring everyone to me instead. I was thinking of hosting a small event at my house for anyone and everyone to come to. I would have food and such, we can talk and get to know each other, and of course write!

Now, this would be at my house, which is kind of small, but from hosting many holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, and a wedding, I know that I can fit quiet a few people in here and manage some fun.

I am just wondering if anyone would attend? Let me know and if it is a good enough number of people I will start planning! I am thinking the second-third week, when everyone needs that little added push to finish the race. I really want to meet all these people I am friends with and this may be my one chance! So let me know!
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Another Successful Frisco Write-In (Nov 7)

Morgwyn — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:07:04 +0000

Hats off to Sara for co-ordinating yet another successful Write-In in Frisco. It was great to meet all the new people today. Hope to see you again.

If I can only keep making the Write-ins, I have some chance of completing this thing! I managed to double my average word count today, so Woot! to me too.

Good luck all.
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Garland Write-In: Buffalo Wild Wings, 11-7-09, 6pm

kitykity — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:51:23 +0000

Anyone want to have some wings and do some writing?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=buffalo+wild...

Maybe I'm an odd ball... but I like to write where there's lots of noise... y'all are welcome to join me! I'll have my laptop and be wearing my bright red Budapest t-shirt.

- Susan
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I killed someone yesterday

Veleda0 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:22:36 +0000

I killed my main character's "Love interest" yesterday. He was a whinny little thing for some one who is supposed to be a kcik butt vampire killing demon. I describe him as an Anakin reject. He kept going on about how vampires are all diseased rats. I couldn't stand it. I think he kept me from my novel for a day or two. I Had to Kill Him!!!!

Since killing him, I've made progress on my novel. I haven't done much today because I have 2 tests tomorrow. Perhaps tomorrow while I'm out of school.

So, anyone else kill someone this week?
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Stephenville Events

Unicornsky2982 — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:18:26 +0000

Okay, I need to know who's willing to drive out to Stephenville for any write-ins I might plan. I'm not going to plan any if no one is going to come. I just don't think it's fair that I have to drive out to Arlington or Ft. Worth all the time to participate in events.

I understand that the majority of us live closer to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, but come on, a few of you do live closer to Stephenville.

Let me know where you are, and times and days good for you to come out so I can start planning things.

Please!!! Pretty Please!!! With sugar on top!!
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Burleson Write In

Caryn99 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:23:45 +0000

Anyone interested in a write-in in Burleson? If so, let me know as I have use of a coffee/bagel place which has free wifi and great food!

I'm thinking daytime or a Sunday...just shoot me a message and if we have a few interested I'll get it on the schedule.

Keep writing!
Caryn
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Denton Wrimos?

StarDragonBlue — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:07:09 +0000

Hi! My name is Rachel. I'm looking for some Wrimos from the Denton area who might be interested 1) being NaNoWriMo buddies and 2) in engaging in some write-ins (aside from the official meeting on the UNT campus). I was thinking about going to that lovely little Starbucks off of 35! And of course, we could switch things up and leap around from coffee house to coffee house, trying out all the different brews and atmospheres :)

Anyone up for it? :D
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