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[STICKY] In State - Word War!!!

Lizzie — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:08:49 -0700

The MLs for both Fairfield County and the Valley-Northwest Region have agreed to get their butts kicked. ;-) Ooops, did that slip out?
Basically we're having a word war with those two regions. What will happen is those who post in this thread asking me to use their word counts will be included. Periodically, I will tally up the word counts of those who post below, I'll then get an average based on the number of writers participating. The region with the most words per writer at the end, will be crowned the victor!

Simple, eh? Your job is to post here, and let me know that I can use your word count. Then, come November 1st, you need to write as fast as your fingers will allow.

If you belong to multiple regions, you are welcome to sign for whichever region you want. (i.e. If you live in the Valley, by all means you're more than welcome to let the Shoreline count your words.)
:-}

Have fun, and remember to write like the wind as soon as we get into November!

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[STICKY] Out of State Word War

Lizzie — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:27:00 -0700

The ML for Orlando, Florida has challenged us to another word war.

This is going to work the same way as the in state word war we've got going on. Respond below, and I'll be able to use your words to get a per writer average in our competition with Orlando.

Just think, by December we'll have another state that we can say we beat in another word war. Anyone else remember Indiana & Louisiana?

So let's write till our fingers fall off then use some voice recognition software to write some more and beat the pants off those damned Floridians!

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[STICKY] 2008 Schedule of Events

Lizzie — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:05:56 -0700

2008 Connecticut::Shoreline Events List

Meet & Greet Kickoff Dinner
Sunday, October 26th
4pm - 6pm
Chip's Family Restaurant - Orange, CT
A chance for everyone to meet, eat some tasty food (mmm…pancakes), exchange ideas, share past NaNo stories, and in general have a good time.

Pre- November Novel Planning Get Together
Tuesday, October 28th
6pm - 9pm
Panera Bread - Hamden, CT
This is an opportunity for those who don't have a clue what they're going to write about come November 1st to meet up with the planners of the group. This is a great chance to hear how other writers prepare for their novel, get some help with your plot, and meet other friendly writers all at the same time.

Saturday - November 1st
10am - 3pm
Levi E. Coe Library - Middlefield, CT
Join us at the library in Middlefield for an all day write in. Bring a snack or drink (if you think you'll want one) as we get a serious word count lead going on. We'll have word wars, prizes, and most importantly a rockin' time.

Sunday - November 2nd
11am - ?
Panera Bread - Milford, CT
A chance for anyone who hasn't began working on their great American novel to begin. We'll get those word counts climbing as the first weekend of NaNo closes.

Monday - November 3rd
6pm - 9pm
Los Mariachis - Wallingford, CT
Stop by to say hi, have dinner with us or come simply to write with other salsa lovers.

Wednesday - November 5th
6pm - 9pm
Henry Carter Lull Library - Clinton, CT
Come join us in Clinton as we keep on truckin' to fifty thousand.

Wednesday - November 12th
6pm - 9pm
Durham Public Library
Watch the words fly off our fingers in Durham. This is another BYOF (bring your own food) and BYOD (bring your own drink) locale.

Thursday- November 13th
6pm - 8:45pm
Scranton Library - Madison, CT
This is another chance for you to join fellow writers to get the word count rolling along, and to work on getting through the terrible week two blues.

Saturday - November 15th
11am - 1pm
Starbucks - Meriden
The 25k point! Are you there yet? Join GeveraBert, who is hosting this event, on another writing spree.

Monday - November 17th
7pm-9pm
Kimberly Diner - Milford, CT
Get yourself away from your distractions at home, and get busy doing the important thing -- upping that word count.

Wednesday - November 19th
6pm-8:30pm
Greenwich Coffee - Cheshire, CT
Days are disappearing before us quickly now. Come get things going as you enter the land of thirty thousand plus. The word wars, like their apple cider, will be burning hot!

Saturday - November 22nd
11am - 1pm
Sugar Cube Café - Cromwell, CT
Stop by, say hi, and then get your write on. Chrissy will be hosting this event, so look for her instead of Lizzie.

Sunday - November 30th
3pm - approximately 5pm
Panera Bread - Hamden
Come write like a maniac as we edge closer to that finish line. Even if you're not near the end, every word will count and help us with our word war.

TGIO - Thank God it's Over Party
Time & Date TBA (Feel free to make a suggestion!)
Celebrate your accomplishments and be merry in the fact that you don't have to stay up late writing for once!

Details and directions will be posted on the forum as the dates get closer.
Email Lizzie (ctwrimos@gmail.com) for comments, questions or suggestions.

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TGIO PARTY INFO

Lizzie — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:34:47 -0800

In the interest of being fair, I've created an online survey to help decide the date & locale for the TGIO party.
Please visit the link provided and let me know what you think. You will be able to vote until 12am, December 5th.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=sWJHG2Plu1Ol_2fOBUGzs2gA_3d_3d

Remember, if you don't vote - you can't complain.
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2008 Stats!

Lizzie — Mon, 1 Dec 2008 12:10:44 -0800

- Of the people who attended at least *one* write in, 75% of those folks finished & validated their novel.

- Of the folks who attended more than one write in, 91% finished & validated their novel.

- With a current regional word count of 3,240,135 that averages out to 29,455 words per Shorelinean. That's about 65 novels written in one month.

- This year there we ranked 101 out of the 444 regions who participated throughout the world.
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What was your biggest day?

mcnellism — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:46:02 -0800

This morning I had 35K words. Tonight I won. With 15K words, today was definitely my biggest day.
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I'm trying...

Zombie Boy — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 23:09:57 -0800

...but this just might be my first failure.
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[Write In] November 30th - Hamden

Lizzie — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:14:16 -0800

Sunday – November 30th
3pm – 5pm
Panera Bread - Hamden

Come write like a maniac as we edge closer to that finish line. Even if you’re not near the end, every word will count and help us with our word war.

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Thanksgiving Weekend Write In???

Lizzie — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:43:13 -0800

Hey all,
I never plan any write ins for the weekend following Thanksgiving since many people aren't around....that being said... who is around? And more specifically do you want to plan a write in for Saturday afternoon/evening?

Let me know. I'm more than willing to figure something out. And if you are available & want to do this let me know where you're located. That way we can have something that is conveniently located for all who are around and need to pump out some words.
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Post-volunteering quickie in Milford?

Zombie Boy — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:57:41 -0800

I am going to be volunteering with the CT Food Bank at the Stop and Shop on East Town Road (is that the one across from the mall?) on Tuesday afternoon from 5 until 7 PM. I plan on going somewhere and writing until about 8:30 PM, when I will have to leave for work. If anyone in the Milford area wants to come with, let me know here, or you can call my cell @ 203-233-2399 (I screen, so leave a message and I will call you back).
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Need More Hours!!

cerrenes — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:22:55 -0800

Any idea how to create more hours in the day? xD
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Donate today!

Lizzie — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:11:01 -0800

It's NaNoWriMo's tenth year! From Arkansas to the Yukon Territories over 115,000 adults and 21,000 kids and teens are taking up the challenge of writing a novel in November.

NaNoWriMo and the Young Writers Program are possible because of the energy and optimism of a tiny staff at the Office of Letters and Light and an army of volunteers. Because the Office is a nonprofit, your tax-deductible donations are essential. It takes a lot of money to keep servers humming, websites up and running, forums moderated, pep talks flowing, the office functioning, and the coffeepot perking. NaNoWriMo is free to everyone, but it has lasted this long because people like you donate to the cause.

There are many ways to give something back to the organization that gives so much to you, and many of them take no money at all. You can:
* Donate directly: http://store.lettersandlight.org/home.php?cat=2&sort=price&sort_directio...
* Purchase some fine and stylish merchandise from the store: http://store.lettersandlight.org/home.php?cat=6
* If you are monetarily challenged, set GoodSearch as your search engine, and Yahoo will donate a penny for every search: http://www.goodsearch.com/Toolbars.aspx
* Set up a sponsorship page at Firstgiving.com and invite your friends and family to donate on your behalf: http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/sponsorship
* Or, see this page for more ideas on donating when you are broke: http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/donatingwhenbroke

Please donate today to keep NaNoWriMo alive and strong!

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[Write In] November 23rd - Branford

Lizzie — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:33:44 -0800

Sunday - November 23rd
5pm-7pm
Parthenon Diner - Branford (http://parthenondiner.com/page/938-Home)
You’re in the home stretch now. Does your word count bar reflect that? If not, hunker down for a few more hours of writing.

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Good Luck to the rest of you (I'm out!)

LeeB — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:23:25 -0800

Hey Shoreline -

Good luck to everybody. At 31K + change I'm done for this year.

Not because of a laptop breakdown or a rush at work or a runway or dry plot.

I'm out because yesterday, my wife gave birth to our beautiful baby girl, Vanessa Lily. She's absolutely perfect and it feels even better than the day I finished nano last year.

I hope to return to my nano novel some other time, but for now the title of daddy is more compelling than author :)

Hope everybody else rocks 50K!

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[Write In] November 22nd - Cromwell

Lizzie — Wed, 5 Nov 2008 16:16:03 -0800

Saturday – November 22nd
11am – 1pm
Sugar Cube Café (51-28 Shunpike Road, Cromwell 06416)

Stop by, say hi, and then get your write on. Chrissy will be on hand to host this event, so look for her instead of Lizzie.
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4000 Word Challenge --stolen from Central Jersey Region but it works

VoicesMP — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:40:46 -0800

Since I still have my old home region send me updates just in case I happen to be in the area (like Thanksgiving) I received this post in the Central Jersey forum. It may not seem like a lot, but it will certainly boost personal word counts and hopefully the regions scoreboard. ( I mean, hey, Central is at 52 right now so it might help us streak that little bit higher.

After a 2100 word day yesterday I will take today as my 4k challenge. (Probably the first of a few).

Please let us know if you're successful!

Pat Marin wrote:

Hi Fellow Central Jersey NaNoWroMos,

Anyone up for a 4000 word challenge? Why?

1) I'm Crazy
2) Central Jersey needs to move up in the word count and it needs our help to do it.

I've decided I'm not happy with where my word count is at the moment. After attempting NaNoWriMo for five years, I've realized it gets easier every time I do it. You've learn to plan better in your head before you start, you've learn to get rid of your internal editor, you're you've learned you don't need to the do research until it comes up the story so make a note in ALL CAPS, you've learn you create a better story when in creative mode (could this be the 'zone' that I've heard people talk about), and you've learned how to succeed. Thus, my challenge. Today is the day I try the 4000-word challenge. I've attempted it twice last year and if I remember correctly, I made it the first time but not the second. Will I succeed this time? I hope so otherwise I will be extremely embarrassed here.

If you'd like to join me, pick a day from now until November 30th and try it. Post your result here.

Did you make it? If yes, tell us how difficult or easy it was.
If not, what did you learn? How far did you get?
Did you like the challenge? If yes, why? If no, why not?

Let's have some fun, further our word count and move Central Jersey up on that list. We are at 52 right now.

I challenge you!

Pat

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TGIO Locale Suggestions

Lizzie — Wed, 5 Nov 2008 16:23:42 -0800

Here's the place to let me know about that place that you think would be perfect for the TGIO party!

Something centrally located, with alcohol is a must. Remember, this region covers both Middlesex & most of New Haven County.

Now, on with the suggestions!
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You heard me.....suggest away!
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Validation Info

Lizzie — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:32:11 -0800

Eeeee! We're getting close to the date when we'll be able to validate our word counts officially and see our green bars turn purple!

Some of us, of course, need to get a move on in order to acquire a green bar! *ahem*

Anyway, here's the link to the instructions on how to scramble your novel:

http://www.nanowrimo.org/node/402946

A special word to people who are typewriting and handwriting:

You do not have to enter your text into the computer in order to validate. You can do the following:

1. Write 50,000 words by your preferred method -- banging away on the ole typewriter, scribbling into your beloved notebook, scrawling the words on the walls of a cave you discovered in Sleeping Giant State Park. This really is the important step! Write the words.

2. Get someone else -- your mom, your faithful ML, a teacher, etc. -- to look at your typed pages, beloved notebook or cave wall. Ask that person to confirm that it's 50K.

3. Now go into your computer and create a document with the same number of words in it as your novel. You could do this by pasting a bunch of old essays into one big doc, or all the letters you've ever written to your grandmother, or whatever. As long as the word count is the same as the count for your novel, you're good.

4. Scramble the document on the computer according to the instructions provided in the link above.

5. Upload and validate.

We are all on our honor only to validate novelling word counts which we have actually written this November. You hand-writers and type-writer folks are equally on your honor only to validate the number of words actually on your typed pages, in your note book or scrawled on the cave wall.

Eeeee! It's nearly validation time! Eeeeeee!
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second Madison write-in?

anubishift — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:12:08 -0800

Anyone interested in another Madison write-in during the next week or so? I couldn't help notice that it seems to be a highly convenient town for some of us!
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See fellow wrimos as elves!

Lizzie — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:14:47 -0800

http://www.pliros.com/nanowrimo/
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Scoreboard!

Amalia — Sun, 2 Nov 2008 14:42:19 -0800

So I was ~~procrastinating~~ researching and noticed that we're number 139 in word count ranking! I kind of thought that was awesome, because when you think about it, geographically we're not all that big. I feel like we all deserve a pat on the back!

So.
This is me giving you a virtual high five for making it into the top 150!
Way to Go Connecticut Shoreline!!!

*ahem* That's all.
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guess i'm done =/

cerrenes — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:05:10 -0800

my laptop died yesterday.

$600+ to repair.

I have no means to type up the story any longer even if i were inclined to write longhand ,which i can't for any great period of time. .i can't type it at work (this pc) because we're in the middle of deadline.

Just giving everyone a head's up to my absense and my word count not going up. I guess remove me from the word wars too since I'll only hurt the count and median average at this point. =(

Don't know anybody who has a laptop that can lend me one either.

Good luck everyone.
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[Write In] November 19th - Cheshire

Lizzie — Wed, 5 Nov 2008 16:07:14 -0800

Wednesday - November 19th
6pm-8:30pm
Greenwich Coffee - Cheshire (209 W. Main St, Cheshire CT 06410)
Days are disappearing before us quickly now. Come get things going as you enter the land of thirty thousand plus. The word wars, like their apple cider, will be burning hot!

Note: This is location does have free wireless.
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[Write In] November 17th - Milford

Lizzie — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:21:39 -0800

Monday - November 17th
7pm - 9pm
Kimberly Diner - Milford (459 Boston Post Rd, 06460)

Get yourself away from your distractions at home, and get busy doing the important thing -- upping that word count with the help of some tasty jalapeño poppers.

Note: This is location does have free wireless.
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Saturday Nov 15 write in MOVED to PANERA BREAD

Gevera_Bert — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:24:44 -0800

Across the street from Starbucks (behind Pier One). Starbucks too small, no wifi.
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