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Anyone up for Colony Coffee tomorrow morning?

Rigby9091 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:47:35 +0000

If anyone wants to meet tomorrow at Colony, I'm more than happy to show up. Probably around 10am to whenever. I have a goal of 5k tomorrow, so I'll need lots of caffeine. Or I can do Black Friday if that works better for some of you. I don't plan at stopping at just 50k, my story isn't quite so ready to wrap itself up yet.
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USA :: Virginia :: Richmond

TGIO Party! Midlo or West End?

luckyjean — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:57:51 +0000

Hello fellow wrimos --

WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED TO NOVEMBER? Thanksgiving is this Thursday! Happily, I am only one thousand words behind today (I was down by 7K earlier in the month, yikes!), and I can smell victory -- which, unsurprisingly, smells like chocolate wrappers, takeout pizza, Chinese food cartons, and old coffee.

I want to celebrate every darn word I wrote, because the first word is a much of a victory as the 17,415th word, the 23,814th word, or the 50,000th word. And I want to celebrate all your words, too. So that means it's time to set a date for the TGIO Party.

The Capital Ale House has been wonderful to us Richmond Wrimos, with their free soft drink offer to any wrimo who chooses to pad the word count at their restaurants. And the Kick-Off Party was an amazing success. I think they'll make a great venue for us again, but my question is: which location? We have a choice!

Saturday, December 5th at Capital Ale House in Midlothian, east of 288 on Midlothian Turnpike. Since it is a Saturday, the upstairs will be open for other, non-NaNoWriMo patrons, as room permits.

or
Sunday, December 6th at Capital Ale House in Glenn Allen, of Broad Street, not far from the I-64 exit. We should have this room to ourselves.

As a Municipal Liaison for the greater Richmond area, I think having the TGIO at the West End location gives those wrimos who couldn't come to Southside a chance to get in on the fun. At the same time, the Midlothian Capital Ale House has that wonderful upstairs room. Even shared, it's a groovy space.

So! Long story short: Saturday in Midlothian? Or Sunday in West End? The party will be at a Capital Ale House restaurant and begin at 6:00 PM either way. Weigh in! Email me, or post to the forum, or send up smoke signals -- only use one method, though, so I get a better estimate of attendance, thanks. The issue will be decided THIS WEDNESDAY, so speak up now!

And now, back to my story. It's exciting because the rogue ninjas are about to make an appearance, w00t!

Keep going, everyone. We ain't done yet!

Jean
luckyjean@gmail.com

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USA :: Virginia :: Richmond

A Challenge: November 21-22: Write Your Brains Out

dimaxwell — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:11:11 +0000

Who is up for the Penultimate Nanowrimo Writing in Hyperdrive Weekend Challenge?

I know that I'm not the only one who is seriously behind on my word count, and I hope that I'm not the only one who is determined to finish anyway.

So who can write the most words this weekend? I've got big plans, but so far this weekend I've only written 1743 words, so any determined contender could easily whoosh past me.

And even people who are caught up could participate. Lots of people who are close want to finish this thing before Thanksgiving so they can sit around and relax with people they only see a couple of times per year, instead of having to sneak away and afflict their MC with a stutter, hearing impairment, and three names just to boost their word count.

Anyway, I'm now at 28,902 and determined to get to AT LEAST 40,000 by Sunday. Can anyone beat 11,098 words in a weekend?
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Di Maxwell
"You can't wait for inspiration; you have to go after it with a club." -- Jack London

USA :: Virginia :: Richmond

West End/Daytime Write-in

doseyclwn — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:43:46 +0000

Hey there,

Excited to be doing NaNoWriMo! Im 38, a single dad, unemployed (one of the only benefits is lots of time to write!!), and would love to attend a write-in. Here's my problem: I have kids and it's just me, so evening write-ins are not very doable most of the time for me. I'd love to attend a write-in either a)at someone's house that's kid-friendly: kids could play whilst we write, b)or something between the hours of 8am and 1:30pm so my kids would be in school. During the day would be fairly easy: Books-A-Million and Barnes and Noble spring to mind, though the power at B&N isn't great (they only have one outlet in the cafe). Another idea is to have it at a library, find out what it would cost to rent a conference room and all chip in.

Any ideas? Anyone in a similar situation?
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USA :: Virginia :: Richmond

Are We Having a Wrap Up Party?

Rigby9091 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:21:27 +0000

I thought something was mentioned at the kick off party, but can't remember for sure. Anyone have any information?

~Kate T.
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USA :: Virginia :: Richmond

Kewl Kidz Write-In

oldmancoyote — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:16:21 +0000

Feel left out of other write-ins because they advertise for "20-somethings" or some other discriminatory designation? Well, this one is the most discriminatoriest of them all. It's for the Kewl Kidz only.

Ever want to be a member of a clique that was quite simply better than all the rest? You're in!

Ever feel like you had funny things to say if only the people around you had a sense of humor? We're talking to you, too!

Want to laugh quietly at all those Other People who can't figure out what those awesome looking people with laptops and notebooks, writing away, are doing?

In other words - Do you want to be a Kewl Kid too?

First write-in for the Kewl Kidz will be this Monday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Borders on W. Broad St. Address below. It's got free WiFi, a limited number of outlets, and a cafe with ridiculously good cookies. Times and locations will change depending on the mecurial whims of club members. That's just how we roll.

9750 W. Broad St
Glen Allen, VA 23060
804.965.0733
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USA :: Virginia :: Richmond

Student Write-In November 19th

colleenrlee — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:43:19 +0000

Hi everyone, I am doing NaNoWriMo with my 6th grade students and I've scheduled a Write-In at Colony Coffee in Midlothian
for November 19th from 3 pm - 6 pm. We'd love to see you there! My 11 year old daughter and I will be there.
Come and join us!
Colleen
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USA :: Virginia :: Richmond

NaNo Meetings at TWIN HICKORY LIBRARY

Shokolaet — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:21:28 +0000

Hey guys! Hope you're all off to a great start 8D

Err... I'm a junior at Deep Run High School, and my friend and I went to Twin Hickory Library today, where one of the librarians said the library can host NaNoWriMo meetings every Monday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. We can work in the study rooms upstairs and just write. :3 When the rooms are reserved, we can use the conference rooms.

We only have 3 people so far, and around 8-ish people will be great... anyone can come, really, on any day.

Is anyone interested at all? Just throwing this out there :D It's the public library so you don't need reservations or anything. |D
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USA :: Virginia :: Richmond

Chester Write-Ins!

erikslilmuse — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:17:09 +0000

Okay--here's the scoop, Tri-Cities Wrimos...and for those who wanna make the drive. Write-Ins!

There will be two write-ins, both at Panera Bread in Chester, VA.

Thursday, November 19th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Saturday, November 21st from 3:00 until Whenever.

Anyone coming?

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'Res ipsa loquitur, tabula in naufragio'
(Our only hope of rescue)
'Omne ignotum pro maginfico.'
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Petersburg Library: For Those Who are (ahem) a little behind

dimaxwell — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:51:12 +0000

I just want to put in a good word for the Petersburg library write-in from 2-4. They have a nifty Nanowrimo sign in front of the meeting room so you feel nice and welcome and part of the group right away. They have laptops already set up on nice tables with room for your Diet Coke or whatever. Best of all, they have some kind of weird Portal to Another Dimension which rockets ahead your word count with amazing speed. I wrote about 2300 words in the hour that I was there last time, and as I am in dire need of a good Portal right now, I will be at the official Nanowrimo write in there on the 21st.

Am I the only one who needs to put some warp speed into this novel writing thing?
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Di Maxwell
"You can't wait for inspiration; you have to go after it with a club." -- Jack London

USA :: Virginia :: Richmond

Libbie Place Write-in

headlesssamurai — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:03:49 +0000

Anybody going today? I'll be there (for seriously, this time!)!
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Colony Coffee on Friday

loriwriter — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:43:10 +0000

I'll be at Colony Coffee off Charter Colony from 11-3 tomorrow. Come join me if you can.

Lori
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USA :: Virginia :: Richmond

I got my postcard to myself!

Rigby9091 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:28:38 +0000

Yesterday I got the halfway mark postcard to myself... Here's what I wrote:

Dear Me,

Finish your damn book already! You better be at 30,000!

Okay, me! I'm there, and I'm soldiering on like a good little soldier.... that writes a lot... lol
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USA :: Virginia :: Richmond

All Day Colony Coffee on Wednesday

Rigby9091 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:14:19 +0000

I was planning on doing a Write-In on Wednesday at Colony Coffee, probably arriving at 10ish and staying until 6. I'll be dragging my niece, Sam (octoberandom) along, so that already makes a small group. I would love for more people to join in, I've yet to be at a write-in with more than 3 or 4 people. I can arrive earlier too, if early morning is better for you. I'll bring the goodie bag I got from Sammy D, you just bring yourself and your laptop/notebook! Let me know if you think you can make it. I don't want to beg, but I will. Please, pretty please? Skip work, they'll understand!

~Kate T.
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USA :: Virginia :: Richmond

Middle Peninsula/Tappahannock area

kimik — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:50:20 +0000

Hey,

I'm new to the area, looking for some write ins where I don't have to drive 2+ hours to get there & back. Anyone out here wanna meet for some write ins? I'm attempting the NaNoWriMo as well as a chapbook challenge via Robert Lee Brewer's writer's digest blog, so will need a lot of motivation to keep going for both. thanks!
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USA :: Virginia :: Richmond

You know you need a break from writing when . . .

frejzch — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:04:15 +0000

I saw this -- http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/node/3429830 -- great topic on the northern VA boards and thought I'd start one over here!

So, you know you need a break when . . .

You spend five minutes retyping the word "costumers", unable to figure out why it wouldn't read as "customers".

You legitimately try and spell "phrase" as "fraze" and find nothing wrong with it.

Your scenes start to end halfway through with a note that says, "come back to this after you've gone on a historical tour of Richmond", just so you can get to the interesting bits.
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USA :: Virginia :: Richmond

20-somethings meet-up?

ebeforei — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:38:02 +0000

Hey guys,

You may remember me as the girl who had one word written as of the kick-off party...

I was thinking us 20-somethings should take advantage of Capital Ale House's offer and hit it up in a week (give or take) and hang out. We can chat about progress so far as well as relax a bit. I was thinking not so much of having a write-in as a write-break, unless you all would like differently.

Does this sound like a good idea?
What days/times work for you all?
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High School Wri Mos - Meeting

snowstormburning — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:20:12 +0000

I've officially decided that we should all meet at eiher Borders, Panera, or BNN. Decisions before we run out of time!
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USA :: Virginia :: Richmond

Sunday 11-15, West End

inl0ve — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:08:12 +0000

Suse and I will be gathering at Books A Million (8093 W. Broad) in the West End again on Sunday.

We meet in the cafe, and will be there around 5pm. We'll be there until probably around 7 or 8, depending on our moods and productivity. Last couple of write ins, I got 2k or so, and want to do so again. So, Sunday.

Anyone who wants to come can, I'll bring my power strip so we can all plug in again.

We also don't bite! We just kinda... talk... a bit :D Maybe more than a bit.

See you hopefully Sunday!
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USA :: Virginia :: Richmond

Sunday noon Write-In at Morris St Crossroads cancelled

joewrotehaikus — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:54:21 +0000

Epic fail!

Well, a few things went well today. The write-in was not one of them. I got there a few minutes early with Jean's goody bag, but found no place to sit - inside or outside. So I called Mike (SammyD), and he suggested Panera Bread at Grove and Laurel. Great idea. But when I got there, there was no place to park. Taking that as a sign, I went on home.

Perhaps Sundays are not the best day to try to get into a coffee shop. Any suggestions?
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USA :: Virginia :: Richmond

Searching for a certain NaNoer

TheDragoness — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:59:11 +0000

I was buying some books on writing different scenes and writing fantasy/scifi at the Short Pump Barnes & Noble today, and the lady at the check out asked if I was doing NaNoWriMo! It was such a cool surprise. We then proceeded to lament how hard it is and I admitted my shamefully low word count at the moment.

Ma'am, if you're on here, could you please message me?
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USA :: Virginia :: Richmond

Colony Coffee on the Weekends?

dimaxwell — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:09:50 +0000

Is anyone still planning to go to Colony Coffee either Saturday or Sunday? I noticed that there is a Wednesday group there, but weekday write-ins are pretty much out for me. That was a great place to get a lot done and I loved meeting other wrimos.

I can be there either Saturday or Sunday or both around the middle of the day. This weekend I'm aiming to get to 30,000+ and as you can see there is a lot to do.
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Di Maxwell
"You can't wait for inspiration; you have to go after it with a club." -- Jack London

USA :: Virginia :: Richmond

Ellwoods

kyates1963 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:22:49 +0000

Does anyone know if Ellwoods is open on Sundays. Maybe we could go there since Crossroads is so busy
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USA :: Virginia :: Richmond

At Panera on Hull until just before 7pm!

Rigby9091 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:04:49 +0000

Yes, I was at the Panera on Midlothian this morning, then I ended up going to my Hubs work place for a late lunch. Then I had a little shopping to do (I was meant to be buying new sneakers but when that went sour I scored Under the Dome by Stephen King). Since I have to pick the Hubs up from work a little after 7pm I decided to try the Panera on Hull, which is much nicer and quieter- or rather it would be if the man with the loudest voice ever was right next to me and the outlet... ugh! I am battling him with my iTunes, but I'm losing. Today has not been win. Anyway if you're in the area, stop by. I'm still wearing green and black, still have my hair pulled back in a sloppy bun type configuration and my table has a stupid little red lamp bolted to it.

~Kate
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USA :: Virginia :: Richmond

Come to Panera!

octoberandom — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:36:31 +0000

There is currently an intense two person write-in going on at the Panera located near Friendly's, Michael's, and the mall on Midlothian Turnpike. Please come add to the excitement :)

I am wearing a purple striped shirt and eating a gigantic salad, and my Aunt Katie (Rigby9091) is wearing a green and blue semi-striped shirt. When you come in, we're at a table behind a wall on the left.

Seeee ya :)
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