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~Sticky~ THE CALENDAR, Local Events

Saker Pup — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:58:54 -0700

My name is Britt and I'm this year's Elsewhere ML. Due to the distances involved, I'll be focusing on the Lafayette/West Lafayette Area.

If anyone would like to host an event (anywhere in Elsewhere), just follow these simple steps:

1) Decide on a location.

2) Introduce yourself to the owner/manager of the location and let them know what you'd like to do. (Ask if they have space where you can hang up a NaNoWriMo flyer and invite them to join you.)

3) Either post in this thread or PM me with the details and I'll add it to the calendar.

Make sure that the details include What the event is (write-in, commisseration session, etc), Exact Location including zip code, Time from __ to __ (if you're not sure, guess) and (if you'd like) a one- or two-line description/teaser about the event.

4) Show up. If you organize an event, you are expected to be there.

Once I've been notified, the event should be on the calendar within 24 hours.
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Marion NaNo Writers!

kateyjane — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:40:28 -0800

Okay, guys. We have only 15 days left. It's the final push. We've been challenged to be at 30K words by Wednesday. I'd be happy if we were all pretty close by the time we meet on Thursday. We need to have a push for Thursday. It would be nice if we could set a meeting place on Saturday! Come on, let's write! Together!
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United States :: Indiana :: Elsewhere

Evanston, Rockport, Reo, Grandview?

Mahli — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:59:21 -0700

I run Spencer Co. Animal Rescue Friends with my mother. I am forcing myself to do NaNo again this year because if I don't, the dogs will eat up all my time and I will never write another thing that isn't my signature on a credit card payment or a receipt! Please tell me someone here lives near me. Please?

Good write to all!

Leah
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Marion-Grant County write-ins -- planned and impromptu

pegleg kitty — Sun, 2 Nov 2008 08:04:16 -0800

Hey, if you're going to be writing out-on-the-town, let the rest of us know.

I will be writing at Starbucks in Marion (on the Bypass across from Wal-Mart) around 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 2) I will be wearing my light-blue 2006 NaNoWriMo t-shirt. There are ample outlets for laptop writers. I am aiming for 3,000 words, minimum, so it's a working session.

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11/22 Write-In (West Lafayette)

Saker Pup — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:02:27 -0800

Saturday. 2-4pm. The Elm Room of the WLPL. A map and directions are linked to each event on the calendar, if you need it.

There will be Plot Bunny cards, 1000 word prizes and snacks.

No RSVP required but if you'd like to request a particular snack food or make any suggestions, post here.

I would also like to extend an extra special invitation to anyone that has fallen waaay behind (like me), I promise that if you come to a write-in you will do a lot more writing than you would if you just sit at home and "make time to write" (whenever I do that, it always ends with me getting on the internet or some other non-writing activity). At a write-in, all you can do is write!
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11/15 Morning/Brunch Write-In (West Lafayette)

Saker Pup — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:02:56 -0800

This Saturday is the morning write-in at the West Lafayette Public Library. If you need directions, check the calendar. There's a link to a map for each event.

We'll be meeting in the Elm Room from 10am-noon. I'll be bringing Plot Bunny cards, 1000 word prizes (also, extra prizes to be claimed for any writing done on 11/8, 1 prize for every 1000 words) and breakfast-type foods (bagels and donuts or something like that).

This doesn't have to be a strictly "meet to write" type meeting, if what everyone really needs is a bitching place (because Week 2 is all about teh suck). So. . . whatever. =)

A headcount would be appreciated so please post here if you'll try to make it and post any food requests/allergies that I should be aware of. Comments and/or suggestions, also good.
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Any Anderson people?

The Great Dragon — Sun, 5 Oct 2008 18:55:04 -0700

Hey! I'm here in Anderson, and I feel a bit lonely here in Anderson! Anyone want to attend the kickoff party? I'm trying to get something organized and have a write-in starting at midnight.

It'll be nice to meet you!
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any AU students?

deserata — Thu, 2 Oct 2008 20:11:06 -0700

I went it alone last year, and while it was fun and I reached 50,000 and everything, it was.... lonely. I thought I was the only one on the whole campus who was doing it, but I recently heard that at least one other student did it last year, too.

So.... are there any AU students participating in NaNo? Because if you are, I would like to know you exist. :)
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Any Warren County Authors Out There?

Ghostie11 — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:54:21 -0800

Just looking for some poeple I might know from Warren County. Let me know if you reside in Warren County or, more specificly, go to Seeger.
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Marion, IN/IWU novelists?

ThePiratess — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:05:27 -0700

Hey, I'm a student at IWU and was wondering if there are any others of us around the Marion area. :) I'd love to get together and chat!
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Ball State Authors?

Savant Deviance — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:57:46 -0700

Anyone else from Ball State or Muncie here?
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11/8 All Day Write-In (West Lafayette)

Saker Pup — Mon, 3 Nov 2008 18:28:27 -0800

This Saturday is the all day write-in at the West Lafayette Public Library. If you need directions, check the calendar at the top of this forum, there's a link to a map for each event.

The library is open 10am-5pm, drop in whenever you can and get some writing done. I don't really expect anyone to be there all day (I won't be, but I'll be bringing 1000 word prizes and Plot Bunny cards when I do show up) but it makes for a great excuse if you need to carve out some serious time away from real life.

Let's meet upstairs, I'll bring a flyer or something to put on the tables we'll be using.

No RSVP necessary but if you have any suggestions or comments or whatever, feel free to post them here.
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Attention Novelists Of Elsewhere

Saker Pup — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:22:46 -0700

Sorry to be so late in posting this but I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Britt and I'm this year's Elsewhere ML.

Due to the size of the "Elsewhere" region, I'm going to be focusing on Lafayette/West Lafayette, but that doesn't mean that everyone else can't also take advantage of the neato Google Calendar that I will eventually figure out how to properly display somewhere on this page (EDIT: I got it. Go, me!)

So if anyone else in Elsewhere is interested in/willing to set up meetings and/or write-ins and/or kick off and/or TGIO parties, you're welcome to do that and if you NaNoMail me the time, location (full street address) and a short description of the event, I'll get it posted on the Regional Calendar.

(Obviously, if you're more comfortable holding meetings, etc that aren't searchable by the general public, you can coordinate your plans minus the Regional Calendar. For this reason, I will only be posting meeting times/locations if someone requests that I post them.)
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United States :: Indiana :: Elsewhere

Any Ivy Tech or IUSB Nanos here???

jrk417 — Tue, 7 Oct 2008 17:17:40 -0700

Hi my name is Julie! I'm a first year Nanoer. :P Come chat me up if you live near South Bend, Indiana!
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United States :: Indiana :: Elsewhere

Saint Joseph / Jasper County?

orangevwbug — Tue, 4 Nov 2008 23:04:51 -0800

Anyone here writing from Saint Joe or Jasper County?
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Luck and Volkswagens!
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Columbus and surrounding areas

pandorasgift77 — Thu, 6 Nov 2008 19:38:36 -0800

Hey all! Just thought I'd take a break from typing and pop on here. I'm Kim and this is my fourth year doing NaNoWriMo. I'm looking for anyone in the Columbus or surrounding areas to kinda encourage one another and boost each other when needed. Good luck to all the Indiana NaNoWriMo'ers!
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Lafayette/West Lafayette/Purdue Area Intro Thread

Saker Pup — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:55:34 -0700

Let's get the introductions started.

My name is Britt and I'm functioning as ML this year. I've done NaNo the past two years, my main downfall has been not bragging widely enough about what I'm doing. I hope to set up some meeting times and write-ins and everything like that but it's all still in the planning phase.

So, let's have names (or not), your history with NaNo, anything else you'd like to add and what days/times are free (or not too busy) for you. I can't promise to accomodate everyone's schedule but I'm going to try.

Since it's too early for noveling, I'll just say happy outlining and good luck!

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Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Scott and Washington Counties!

GenLady — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:48:50 -0700

Hi everyone from these Counties!

I'm wanting to set up a meeting for us...please email me if interested.. pcmom@aol.com

and please consider joining us over at our Yahoo Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scinnwm/

I do have a place to meet..but I'll need to know approx. how many will be there..

I can't wait to hear from you all!

Dee
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South Central Indiana Write-in Scheduled!

GenLady — Mon, 3 Nov 2008 23:04:37 -0800

Hi everyone!

We have set up a write-in for 6pm - 8pm this Thursday (11/06) at the Jeffersonville, IN Library.

Please join us!

If you're from one of these Counties (Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Washington or any other in South Central Indiana or North Central Kentucky), or further away and would like to join us we'd love to have you!

We'll have small prizes for every 1000 words, drinks and we ask that you bring a dessert (cookies, etc.) to share with everyone.

Can't wait to see you all!

Dee

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Write-In next week for South Central IN writers!

GenLady — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:08:05 -0700

Hi everyone!

A couple of us writers are setting up a write in for next week (and hopefully every week for the rest of the month!)

We will be meeting at the Jeffersonville, IN public library.

Anyone from the area (or even from Louisville) is welcome.

You could receive a small prize for 1000 words, most words written during write-in, etc.

I'll let everyone know tomorrow afternoon the exact date and time.

Have fun!

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United States :: Indiana :: Elsewhere

Write-In next week for South Central IN writers!

GenLady — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:08:00 -0700

Hi everyone!

A couple of us writers are setting up a write in for next week (and hopefully every week for the rest of the month!)

We will be meeting at the Jeffersonville, IN public library.

Anyone from the area (or even from Louisville) is welcome.

You could receive a small prize for 1000 words, most words written during write-in, etc.

I'll let everyone know tomorrow afternoon the exact date and time.

Have fun!

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Fort Wayne Authors

M.E. Carpenter — Thu, 9 Oct 2008 18:14:39 -0700

Is there anyone out there?
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Lafayette/West Lafayette/Purdue Area Meeting Thread

Saker Pup — Thu, 2 Oct 2008 19:38:23 -0700

A Novel Planning Party will be held at the West Lafayette Public Library in the Elm room (that's one of the upstairs meeting rooms; specifically, it will be the one with the NaNoWriMo flyer posted on the door).

This will happen on Saturday, October 25 from 2 - 4. We will be planning our novels, discussing our novels, figuring out how to live through the whole crazy month, etc. Basically, doing all the stuff that would be considered "procrastinating" if we were actually supposed to be writing our novels.

Anyone that wants to come/will plan on trying to make it, please post here as the amazing librarians that are totally behind us in this literary experiment have asked me for a headcount.

The library has a "no food" policy which is waived in the meeting rooms for "light refreshments." I'll be providing those--requests? (Seriously, as a group do we prefer cookies or fresh veggies?) If you bring something to drink, please make sure it's in a container that isn't apt to spill.

(If you're under 18, your parents need to know where you are, etc. Invite them to come along and check things out if they want to. It's important that they know you won't be abducted or anything.)
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Question for Marion Area Authors...

rosemariewolf — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:24:49 -0700

Do any of you have an idea for your story yet? I'm not asking for details or anything, just if you have an idea or not. Do you outline, or just write whatever comes to you?

Me, I have to outline, so I've been doing that most of the day. I tell you, I'm excited about being a part of this.
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South Central Indiana

GenLady — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:20:55 -0700

Hi again everyone!

Please, if you're in south Central Indiana and would like to meet other members in the area, win prizes and have a lot of fun...contact me!
pcmom@aol.com

Our first meeting and where it will be will depend on how many people contact me...so far I've only had two..not enough to hold a party! :-(

There are only eight days left until we start writing...so contact me right away!

GenLady
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