The NaNo kick-off this year will be Saturday, October 25th, from 5:30-8pm, at
The Salvation Army
3100 N Meridian St, 46208
Here's a map.
Parking information:
There is ample parking behind the building, and we'll use the back entrance. This entrance is locked, but we'll have someone stationed at the door until 5:45. If you arrive later than this, please call 224-1026 so we'll know to let you in. We'll also have the number posted on the door.
The kick-off is an informal party for local participants to swap story ideas, ease each other's frazzled nerves, or gather details for the part of their story set in the Salvation Army conference room (hm...).
We'll have banquet tables at our disposal, so bring colorful or out-right bizarre snacks, if you're so inclined.
Friends and family are welcome, as well as anyone else who would like a peek into the world of 30-day noveling (or who just plain wonders what you're up to with this NaNo business).
It promises to be a great time. Please let us know if you can make it, so we know how many to expect.
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Ericka
Co-ML, Indianapolis
Inspired vessel of the Traveling Shovel of Death
50,070 / 50,000
Oct 13, 2008 - 10 26
I just moved to Indy and would love to go, but I'm going to be at a wedding on that day! Are there going to be other meetings soon??
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Nano 2004: Untitled (2k) - Lost miserably
Nano 2006: New Westbridge (37,400) - Almost there!
Nano 2007: Winter in Woodbury (50,063) - Won!!
Nano 2008: Smash (50,070) - Won!!
And now for editing....
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51,417 / 50,000
Oct 13, 2008 - 10 40
As I said in the intro thread, I'm out of town that weekend. But I do want to attend other gatherings/groups... let us know.
----------"Adventure and love?... there's no such thing as adventure and love. there's only trouble and desire."
50,163 / 50,000
Oct 13, 2008 - 10 59
Luckily my mom isn't working that day so I'll definitely be there!
----------No means no, but yes means maybe with a catch.
15,776 / 50,000
Oct 22, 2008 - 06 43
Will definitely be there. Missed it last year because of health issues, but I'm darned if that'll happen again! Woo!
UPDATE: Okay, crap, it looks like I'm going to have to be somewhere else at 4 p.m., and it'll last at least two hours. Nuts. Maybe I'll sneak in late ...
----------2006 - How to Survive an Earthquake (50,600)
2007 - Crapped Out for Health Reasons (5,000ish)
2008 - Moon Dog (which has nothing to do with moons or dogs) (???)
51,806 / 50,000
Oct 13, 2008 - 11 43
Yikes, it seems like everything in the free world is happening on that day. Side plug, it's Irvington's Halloween Street Festival. I am going to try and make it because this looks like a lot of fun. Sorry I missed Saturday; sister came in unexpectedly.
----------Terridactile
You're not a real woman unless you can take out the trash in four inch stilettos.
163,218 / 50,000
Oct 13, 2008 - 12 37
There will be other meet-ups throughout the month. You can take a look at the "writers group" threads. This is a social group that meets every Saturday at 5:30 downtown. Then there will also be write-ins, regular ones on Saturdays before the writers group, and others at various locations and times that will be scheduled later. There should be plenty of opportunity to meet with other writers during the month. And the writers group is year-round. :-)
----------Tara ~ Co-ML, Indianapolis
163,218 / 50,000
Oct 13, 2008 - 12 41
Oh, obviously, I'll be there. Hehe. :)
----------Tara ~ Co-ML, Indianapolis
150,277 / 50,000
Oct 13, 2008 - 15 15
I'm sure I'll be there, and will likely drag the novel-writing wife along, too. I'm sure she'll bring something edible, as she's always looking for excuses to make fun yummy food. :)
50,986 / 50,000
Oct 13, 2008 - 15 15
I'll be at the Irvington Festival, too! That's one reason the kick-off doesn't start until 5:30 ;)
By the way, it isn't necessary to commit to 2 1/2 hours for the party. We don't have a schedule set, but during the first hour we'll probably focus on introductions, how NaNo works, and a few tips for getting through the month. We reserved a large amount of time because we're a talkative lot, and it's nice to be able to split into smaller groups and toss around story ideas or more detailed advice.
If you can make it for the first hour, that's great, but by no means do you have to stay the entire time. We'll have plenty of chances to meet during November.
----------Ericka
Co-ML, Indianapolis
Inspired vessel of the Traveling Shovel of Death
5,086 / 50,000
Oct 13, 2008 - 16 35
I'm in. Looking forward to doing better than last year!
76,884 / 50,000
Oct 13, 2008 - 18 06
I'm there! I'm ending day one of my pumpkin carving party an hour early that day so I can be there. I will hopefully bring some kind of dip with veggies or chips or whatever. Hopefully. That's a busy weekend, so I'm not sure how I'll be able to fit a recipe in.
I'm hoping we get a big turnout this year! I want to meet this clan of crazies who are bent on creating literary masterworks in a span of 30 days. I've started going around saying, "I'm writing a novel next month." It's fun to see the reaction.
----------"What could I do if I did not have to do it perfectly? A lot more than I am now."
0 / 50,000
Oct 13, 2008 - 22 10
I'll be there. Literally, with bells on.
----------Sweat Equity, 2007
75,218 / 50,000
Oct 14, 2008 - 08 03
This is my third year of NaNo, and I'm more excited about this November than ever! I'm also finally feeling brave enough to be social and meet my fellow Indy NaNo-ers. So count me in! I'll look forward to meeting everyone on the 25th! ^_^
18,169 / 50,000
Oct 14, 2008 - 12 49
I'm planning on coming! Looking forward to it!
Deb
50,473 / 50,000
Oct 15, 2008 - 07 30
I am going to try to make it to the kick-off. Looking forward to meeting some other Indiana NaNoWriMo's.
----------Elmore
Author, The Twenty Dollar Bill
NaNoWriMo Winner: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Script Frenzy Winner: 2007, 2008
http://www.lulu.com/KanapolisFog
592 / 50,000
Oct 16, 2008 - 09 04
I would love to make it, as this is my first NaNo in Indiana, but I'm not sure I can. *fingers crossed*
50,147 / 50,000
Oct 16, 2008 - 10 35
I will do my best to be there.
Should I maybe make a crock pot of chili? I can do vegetarian or meaty, depending on the demand.
Jen
163,218 / 50,000
Oct 16, 2008 - 10 42
Hey Jen, if you'll make some vegan chili (vegetarian with no cheese or dairy in it) I'll bring a big tin of vegan cornbread. That would be awesome since I don't own a crock pot, but I loooove chili (and I"m vegan. ;-) )
----------Tara ~ Co-ML, Indianapolis
50,147 / 50,000
Oct 17, 2008 - 07 09
Tara, I can totally do vegan chili. And the cornbread to go with sounds wonderful. =)
3,720 / 50,000
Oct 19, 2008 - 10 50
I'm going to be there. This is my first nanowrimo and I need all the support I can get. I've wanted to attend the Saturday meetings this month, but have had conflicts every week so far. But I intend to dedicate the next month to writing!
56,434 / 50,000
Oct 19, 2008 - 18 18
Oh man, I wish I could come, but I don't see it happening. Too bad the Bloomington group doesn't seem to have as much going on.
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Oct 20, 2008 - 09 38
Won't be able to make it but I know you guys will have a good time.
----------What doesn't kill us only makes us stronger.
2008: Undecided
2007: The Museum Murders (working title)
2006: Joss and Jerome (working title) 52,000
25,266 / 50,000
Oct 21, 2008 - 09 05
I'll pop in (if my ADD-addled brain doesn't block it out when the time comes)
50,116 / 50,000
Oct 23, 2008 - 04 30
Yeah, I'll be there.
----------I feel really bad about being such a recluse and not coming to the TGIO party last year... oh well.
See you there!
http://indyhermit.blogspot.com
http://tracesofgeek.blogspot.com
592 / 50,000
Oct 24, 2008 - 13 01
Looks like I'll be there with a friend
30,023 / 50,000
Oct 24, 2008 - 13 28
Thanks for the invite - it looks really wonderful, but sadly, I won't be able to make it. I have to work all day. Have a GREAT time!
33,084 / 50,000
Oct 24, 2008 - 13 46
I hope it's not too late to RSVP. I'm new(ish) to the area and this is my first NaNo, but I'd love to come talk to people about stuff! Yeah!
50,986 / 50,000
Oct 24, 2008 - 14 27
Nope, not too late at all! Glad you'll be able to make it :)
We aren't doing anything too fancy this year, so last-minute responses are fine. Thanks to all who've posted so far. And for those who can't make it, we hope to see you during the Saturday meetings next month.
----------Ericka
Co-ML, Indianapolis
Inspired vessel of the Traveling Shovel of Death
4,443 / 50,000
Oct 24, 2008 - 16 42
I've never participated in NaNo before, but it sounds like fun. I plan on being at the gathering tomorrow.
50,154 / 50,000
Oct 25, 2008 - 05 34
I tried to get involved in the meetings last year but things kept coming up (at least my novel didn't suffer) ... I'm going to try to make it this year.
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