Hello! My name is Jenn, and this is my first year doing NaNoWriMo. I am way to excited for it, and I fueled all of that energy into trying to nail down some places to host write-ins. I had much success!
The M. Allen Vogelson Regional Library in Voorhees, part of the Camden County Library System, has been kind enough to allow me to set aside a room for three nights in November, specifically for write-ins.
Here is the information:
Tuesday, November 4th
M. Allen Vogelson Regional Branch Library - Voorhees
Public Meeting Room C, Third Floor
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Friday, November 14th
M. Allen Vogelson Regional Branch Library - Voorhees
Public Meeting Room C, Third Floor
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Tuesday, November 25th
M. Allen Vogelson Regional Branch Library - Voorhees
Public Meeting Room C, Third Floor
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Here is a Mapquest map of the location to allow for easy directions to and from: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?name=Camden+County+Library&city=Voorhees&st...
(I emailed Springsea all of this information to put it on the calendar, but - no response! So I figured I would put it here, to let people start inquiring as to whether they can attend.)
I will contact the library about bringing food - I am certain that I can get permission, because I've been to club meetings there, and every one involved snacks. So, for now, I would like to ask that anyone interested in attending please think about bringing some kind of edible! Horrible junk food is nice, but since we're going to be sick of that by the end of November, how about trying something a little different? I'll leave you to decide!
I spoke to the Chief Librarian about making some kind of official group (he was actually the one who brought it up, I believe). I would be really excited to do this, but first I would like to know if there are enough participants to make it worthwhile.
So, if you would be interested in attending any of the write-ins above, or in being part of a NaNoWriMo "club" at the library, please let me know! My email address is JSTharp@Gmail.com. Please include the word "NaNoWriMo" either in your subject or in the body of the email! Of course, you aren't /required/ to email me saying that you will participate, but it would be nice!
All write, I've said enough! Have a great day, and Happy Planning!
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sept. 27, 2008 - 18 56
Pretty sure I can't do the Tuesdays, but the Friday should be manageable.
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sept. 28, 2008 - 08 28
Hi,
My name is Barbara Hay. This is my second year, although last year I bailed out pretty early in the game. This year I am determined to get this done.
I can do the Tuesday nights, Friday night is a maybe.
Looking forward to meeting you.
~Barb
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sept. 29, 2008 - 08 34
I'm going to try my darnedest to get there at least once. It all depends on Hubby's work schedule.
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oct. 14, 2008 - 10 54
*UPDATE*
The November 4th write-in has been canceled due to the library closing early for election day. I'm -tentatively- moving the write-in to Coffee Works on Haddonfield-Berlin Road (Rt. 561) in the Ritz Plaza pending a chat with the owners of the cafe, and I will see if I can schedule another meeting time in the library. Sorry about that! It was a glitch in the library's reservation system.
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oct. 22, 2008 - 13 13
Sounds like a plan! I'll certainly show if I'm able; thanks for setting this up!
Gerri
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oct. 26, 2008 - 16 42
Hi...I never got to a write-in last year...hope to have better timing this year. I'll monitor this list to see where people will be...that is, IF I can settle on an topic!
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oct. 29, 2008 - 07 10
This is my first year doing this, and I was currious about the write-ins. What are the normal ages of people that attend? Me, along with a few of my friends, are banding together to compete in NaNoWriMo but as teens I'm not really sure if the write-ins would be our speed. Do you think that I should play hostess to a teen write-in elsewhere, or join in on the ones that are long since established?
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oct. 29, 2008 - 18 34
Sharon from Collingswood here - what a great idea, great location, great everything...except I'm tied up all three of those days. Oh well. Have a great time!
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oct. 29, 2008 - 20 11
Well, midnights_glory, I'm 18, so I doubt that I'm very much older than you. If you and your friends want to attend any of the write-ins that I've organized so far in Camden County, then I really suggest that you do! I haven't hosted one before, so it'll be a learning experience for all of us, right? It's up to your discretion, but I suggest you give it a try. You could find that you like them! Also, I'd really like to have people make an appearance. It's no fun to write all by yourself in a big room.
Everyone who has replied so far: Thank you! I hope that you all have taken note of the location change for November 4th. I plan to put a few more days on the calendar and in this thread for write-ins at Coffee Works, or maybe SJ Java, so no worries if you can't make it to the ones already organized! Hope to see you soon.
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oct. 29, 2008 - 21 09
Frazzlegreen, i'll be sneaking in a few last minute write-ins at the treehouse coffee shop (it's in audubon now; keep an eye out!
no idea when. going to try to make it out to Jenn's first and see how the new job thing goes :)
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oct. 30, 2008 - 03 56
another virgin here
...as in... NaNoWriMo 1st timer
the coffee place at the ritz sounds cool.
maybe we can go see a movie afterwards
as far as age groups, once you are in your 20's
it is all the same
we all are alleged adults
or in your case 18 counts as that
even if you are 15
well, you are not an adult but that does not mean we can not all hang
maybe if we buy a lot of coffee
they will give us a nice big table
9,000 / 50,000
oct. 30, 2008 - 04 03
The November 4th write-in has been canceled due to the library closing early for election day. I'm -tentatively- moving the write-in to Coffee Works on Haddonfield-Berlin Road (Rt. 561) in the Ritz Plaza pending a chat with the owners of the cafe, and I will see if I can schedule another meeting time in the library. Sorry about that! It was a glitch in the library's reservation system.
so you'll give us a heads up on that before next tuesday?
i wonder,maybe we should consider changing the day
some people may be busy that day with political machinations
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oct. 30, 2008 - 07 18
no idea when. going to try to make it out to Jenn's first and see how the new job thing goes :)
is that the one that was haddon and collings ave in collingswood?
where in audobon is it?
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oct. 30, 2008 - 11 35
Hey. I'm Jonathan Gardner, 15 (and, by the looks of things, one of the youngest ones here...though if there's anyone else here of a similar age, by all means, let me know. It'd be nice if there are some other people of a similar age participating in this.
Thankfully, I already live in Voorhees to begin with, so attending these shouldn't be much of a problem for me. Though I have a quick question: is the library the one across from what was formerly the Echelon Mall?
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oct. 30, 2008 - 13 15
Yes, I believe that is the right library :)
I thought I had posted here earlier but apparently I did not... Anyway, my name is Meghan and I am 18 years old. I will be going to all the write-ins. See you there!
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oct. 31, 2008 - 17 58
I'd say show up to the ones already planned, and if you're so inclined, also set up ones for teenagers. That way you get more write-ins. :) I find them really useful, as it's not only a dedicated writing time, but also a time to get suggestions if things are stumping you in your novel. Even if people don't have suggestions, sometimes talking it out with another person can help to get past a stumbling point.
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nov. 6, 2008 - 11 04
no idea when. going to try to make it out to Jenn's first and see how the new job thing goes :)
is that the one that was haddon and collings ave in collingswood?
where in audobon is it?
yes, that's the one! now it's on Merchant Street. Pretty big place, although they have a pretty full calendar of events so i'm trying to figure out when it's not teen night or live music......
http://www.treehousecoffee.net/
also i still don't have a laptop, so idk if it's even going to work out at all....:)
time for another misadventure
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nov. 7, 2008 - 16 37
My girlfriend and i will be attending on the 14th at the library.
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nov. 7, 2008 - 18 27
okay, i'm down for the library too! may be writing at one of the library computers since I am still laptop-less, but four is a party no matter where they are writing, eh :)
now if only i could figure out how to novel at the Treehouse. I feel kind of mired. rats....
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nov. 7, 2008 - 19 30
no idea when. going to try to make it out to Jenn's first and see how the new job thing goes :)
Oh, that's great! Thank you! With any luck, I'll be able to get to something.
And BTW I don't have a laptop at the moment either - I guess I'll bring a notebook and go archaic for the night.
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nov. 12, 2008 - 22 24
The gf has to work until 6:15 on the 14th, so we won't be getting there until 7
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nov. 14, 2008 - 08 48
Just letting everybody know, this is totally still on for tonight at the library! I hope you all can make it. I'll be there a little bit early most likely, to see if I have to nab chairs and tables from other meeting rooms.
See you tonight!
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nov. 14, 2008 - 18 58
Thank you to everyone who came tonight! I had a lot of fun. I hope to see a lot of you on Tuesday!
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nov. 23, 2008 - 15 38
I am going to try and make this Tuesday. I think I need to tap into some other's creative energy.
See you then!
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nov. 23, 2008 - 17 37
I hope to see you there!
Just letting everyone know, we are still meeting in the library in room C on the third floor on Tuesday! I might be just a little, tiny bit late, but I will definitely be there by 6:15, if I am late at all. I doubt that I will be, but still, it's good to warn!
Please try to bring something for everyone to munch on or drink - our last write-in went great, and everything that everyone brought was lovely, so I'd love to have a repeat of that.
Again, I hope to see you guys! Only a few days left!
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nov. 26, 2008 - 21 14
Sorry I couldn't make it. I didn't think i'd be any use either adding things to my novel or helping others along.....but I hope you guys had fun!
Go Jenn go! 7,000 words left!