Hey, anybody else out there from the Southeast corner of the state? Pittsburg, Girard, Frontenac, Galena, Columbus, and so forth? How about some PSU students? Let's speak up and give each other some support!
I've lived in Pittsburg the last six years (lived in Southwest Missouri prior to that) and this is my second year in Nano. I tried a mystery last year, but am planning a horror novel this year.
There are a couple of us from Pittsburg planning a writing event in November, so stay tuned to this thread for more information.
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oct. 6, 2009 - 06 28
Yay Southeast Kansas! There's a few ppl that I know that're doing it. And me. lol
30,735 / 50,000
oct. 6, 2009 - 07 11
Hi, Eleanor,
Where in SE Kansas are you? : )
As you know, PJ and I are from Pittsburg, we hope you are close enough to come to our Nov. 14th event, called the "Write and Rap". Right now it's still nebulous, but we plan on writing periods with talking (prompts, plots problems, etc.) periods with caffiend (yes, you heard me right!) and goodies.
Glad to find you, tell your friends about us!
Lorraine
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oct. 6, 2009 - 19 55
Hello everyone!
I'm in Pittsburg. I go to PSU and I am majoring in English Lit. This is my first year doing NaNoWriMo and I am very eager for November to begin.
I look forward to hearing about the Pittsburg writing events and hope to get involved! :)
30,735 / 50,000
oct. 7, 2009 - 11 38
Hi,
welcome to the SE Kansas thread of NaNoWriMo! good to know you're here and wanting to get involved with the writing events. So far the only thing we have planned is on Nov. 14th, from 7 to 11 pm at the Little Room on 5th St. But we hope to make it a fun event for everyone!
There may be a camp theme involved, as PJ and I both are getting the "Camp WriMo" t-shirts. : )
Hope to meet you soon!
Lorraine
10,703 / 50,000
oct. 7, 2009 - 13 16
Hey BellaMishka,
----------I think it's great for you guys to have writeins. I need to know the address on where it's at and the times. So I can add it to the google calender. Keep me updated.
64,611 / 50,000
oct. 7, 2009 - 16 29
Chanute / Humboldt are here!
Diane Dobson barton
http://artist-how-to.com
----------Too vain to be pretentious and to lazy to be anything but "artistic"
ML for Chanute, KS
bartonstudio@cox.net
http://www.artist-how-to.com
30,735 / 50,000
oct. 7, 2009 - 18 20
Hi,
our "Write and Rap" will be held on Sat. Nov. 14th from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Little Room in Pittsburg, KS. I'll have to get back to you with the exact address, but it's right off Broadway on 5th St.
We'll be doing more advertising of it closer to the event, thanks for putting us on the calendar. I'm getting very excited about this year; I got a good taste of what it feels like to win last year.
Thanks again,
Lorraine
12,855 / 50,000
oct. 8, 2009 - 13 40
Welcome aboard, Diane and everyone else that's posted! I knew this area had plenty of crazy and creative folks. ;)
We're putting up some posters this weekend, so hopefully we'll see a few additions to the thread.
13,828 / 50,000
oct. 12, 2009 - 13 47
I work in Pittsburg. I live just on the other side of the states line of Kansas, but am close enough that its easier for me to say I live between Joplin and Pittsburg, closer to Pittsgurg though. This is my first year doing NaNoWriMo I cant wait!
30,735 / 50,000
oct. 12, 2009 - 14 04
Welcome, Cara!
You're going to love what WriMo does for you! It's such a confidence builder.
I, too, love Richard Bach.
Sorry this is so short, between clients and checking the forums.
Hope to meet you sometime,
Lorraine
13,828 / 50,000
oct. 14, 2009 - 15 00
Hello Lorraine! It's nice to know of at least one other local that doesn't ask Richard who??
I am ready for this challenge, that is what my writing has really needed a real dead line challenge. I have some of my story mapped out and have been obsessing over November when I get to see what I'm made of.
64,611 / 50,000
oct. 15, 2009 - 16 26
Hello,
I have set up a Facebook page for NANO writer's from SEK. We will be holding our Virtual Kick-off party as part of this page so be sure to sign up for Facebook and find us A.S.A.P.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/NANOWRIMO-United-States-Kansas-E...
Thank you,
Diane
----------Too vain to be pretentious and to lazy to be anything but "artistic"
ML for Chanute, KS
bartonstudio@cox.net
http://www.artist-how-to.com
35,979 / 50,000
oct. 16, 2009 - 12 28
Hey!
I live between Pittsburg and Joplin. But lived in Pittsburg for 7 years. I did Nanowrimo last year but only got 9,055 words,... *Sheepish grin* So! This year I plan to finish my story from last November, only, adding 50,000 words to the 9,055.
Yeah, Anyways! I'd love to meet up with you all if I can. We'll see! :D
Jenny
----------Jenny Gibali
12,855 / 50,000
oct. 27, 2009 - 10 52
I did Nanowrimo last year but only got 9,055 words,... *Sheepish grin* So! This year I plan to finish my story from last November, only, adding 50,000 words to the 9,055.
Jenny
Hey, don't feel bad – I only officially got 11,000 or so last year (actually got closer to 19,000, but didn't have a chance to upload it). The thing is, before NaNo, I was writing 0 for myself. :)
35,979 / 50,000
oct. 28, 2009 - 11 07
Well 11,000 is better than 9,000!! lol! But I hope this year will be different! For both of us! I've gotten my plot line all down and from there I think I'll wing it! Just adding filler in between! :P We'll see how it goes I guess! November in only a few days away! I can't believe it! :S :P :D
----------Jenny Gibali
13,828 / 50,000
oct. 28, 2009 - 13 07
Jenny we must be neighbors! LOL I live between Joplin and Pittsburg also, though its a bit closer to Pittsburg. There is no town for where I am, when asked where my house is my reply is usually "in the bull pasture."
35,979 / 50,000
oct. 30, 2009 - 18 05
LOL! Thats so cool! :P I live a bit closer to Joplin than Pittsburg, but still in Kansas. lol! As long as the bulls wouldn't bother me, I wouldn't mind living in a bull pasture!! :D :)
----------Jenny Gibali
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nov. 2, 2009 - 02 40
Hi All,
This is my first year doing NaNoWriMo and my first try at writing a novel and I'm very excited about giving it a try. I live about 10 miles south of Pittsburg and know of at least 2 others locally that are involved; Hi Jenny and Sue.
Didi
----------Yes, I'm coming!
35,979 / 50,000
nov. 2, 2009 - 18 57
Hey! Nice to see ya here! :D
Jenny
----------Jenny Gibali
30,735 / 50,000
nov. 2, 2009 - 21 27
Hi all!
The date and times for the "Write and Rap" are:
Saturday, November 14th, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Little Room, 108 West 5th St. here in Pittsburg, KS.
Hope you all can make it!
Thanks!
Lorraine
30,735 / 50,000
nov. 2, 2009 - 21 31
I think it's great for you guys to have writeins. I need to know the address on where it's at and the times. So I can add it to the google calender. Keep me updated.
Pittsburg's "Write and Rap" will be held at The Little Room, 108 West 5th St. on Saturday, Nov. 14th from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Coffee/tea/cocoa/cookies will be served.
35,979 / 50,000
nov. 3, 2009 - 06 07
What do you mean by Write and Rap*? lol! Just curious! :)
----------Jenny Gibali
30,735 / 50,000
nov. 3, 2009 - 07 45
It will be a write in, but since I'd never put one on before, I just gave it that name. I figured there are going to be some newbies who will want to "rap" (talk) about WriMo as well as write.
I'm thinking we'll start with a short meet and greet period. Then we'll write for a hour, then take a short break where we can ask for help or ideas or throw out a dare or challenge. Repeat as the writing, etc.
There might even be some door prizes. . . . : ) (most words in the evening, took a dare, etc.)
Hope that sounds like fun! I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone!
Lorraine
35,979 / 50,000
nov. 3, 2009 - 13 33
Ooh!!! lol! Okay!!
Yeah! That sounds awesome!!! I'm really hoping I can come! I have some things earlier that day that could get in the way, but I think that it will all work out! I hope!! :P
Jenny
----------Jenny Gibali
9,029 / 50,000
nov. 3, 2009 - 20 03
heyhey...erm, well I've just found out about this whole thing just recently from a friend of mine and...I have to say, I'm excited all over--
Especially now that I find a rather sizable group of people from the same area~
I too live in Pittsburg. I've only lived here a year and a half, but I've come here very often during the course of the last many years. And on that same note, I'm also attending PSU, in my second year (Psych major, Creative Writing minor).
That's, well, all I have to say for now...being as shy as I am. But yay, can't wait for more~
~~Todd
13,828 / 50,000
nov. 4, 2009 - 09 56
I am also hoping to make it to the write in, it sounds like so much fun. But life has it's way of not letting me plan anything, so we will see.
Todd I was excited about finding so many from the area too. It's nice to know that you are not alone.
30,735 / 50,000
nov. 8, 2009 - 09 14
Especially now that I find a rather sizable group of people from the same area~
I too live in Pittsburg. I've only lived here a year and a half, but I've come here very often during the course of the last many years. And on that same note, I'm also attending PSU, in my second year (Psych major, Creative Writing minor).
That's, well, all I have to say for now...being as shy as I am. But yay, can't wait for more~
~~Todd
Hi, Todd,
Hadn't checked the forums lately, been clicking away on the keyboard. . .and still behind a bit. : ) How's it going for you?
Welcome to the group, and please plan on attending the write in here in Pittsburg on Saturday Nov. 14. It's at The LIttle Room, 108 W. 5th, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Or just stop by for awhile. Looking forward to meeting all the local WriMo folks.
Off to the laptop,
Lorraine
50,407 / 50,000
nov. 8, 2009 - 12 47
Me! Me! Me! I live in SE KS as well, namely the little, itty-bitty town of Weir (for those who have never heard of it, I don't blame you. for those who have, you must really get around).
30,735 / 50,000
nov. 8, 2009 - 15 26
Welcome,
those of us in Pittsburg are aware of Weir! I have some friends who live in that area.
think you'll be able to come to the write in on the 14th? At the Little Room, 108 W. 5th in Pittsburg, from 7p.m. to 11 p.m.
PJ and I are hosting it; mostly writing, a little talk, coffee, tea, cocoa, cookies (if PJ's making some, they're AWESOME) and, rumor has it, DOORPRIZES! ("Yes, you too can win a door!" sorry, been up too late reading and writing and may have lost touch with sanity there for a moment!! LOL)
Lorraine
30,735 / 50,000
nov. 8, 2009 - 15 29
This is my first year doing NaNoWriMo and my first try at writing a novel and I'm very excited about giving it a try. I live about 10 miles south of Pittsburg and know of at least 2 others locally that are involved; Hi Jenny and Sue.
Didi
Hi, Didi,
sorry I missed your post, I've been trying to welcome people as they've appeared. Glad to have you!
think you'll be able to come to the write in on the 14th? At the Little Room, 108 W. 5th in Pittsburg, from 7p.m. to 11 p.m. ?
PJ and I are hosting it; mostly writing, a little talk, coffee, tea, cocoa, cookies (if PJ's making some, they're AWESOME) and, rumor has it, DOORPRIZES! ("Yes, you too can win a door!" sorry, been up too late reading and writing and may have lost touch with sanity there for a moment!! LOL)
Back to the pencil and keyboard,
Lorraine