I have successfully completed Nano the last two years and am looking for other writers on the southside of Atlanta who may want to get together in the Fayette-Coweta area this November for write-ins or just general helpful meetings.
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| citizenmike9 | Southside writers? |
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Okt 13, 2009 - 12 26 |
I have successfully completed Nano the last two years and am looking for other writers on the southside of Atlanta who may want to get together in the Fayette-Coweta area this November for write-ins or just general helpful meetings. |
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Okt 19, 2009 - 12 17
I live in Henry county. I would love to have a write-in closer to home, so if it is possible to get something south of Atlanta, that would be cool.
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Okt 19, 2009 - 12 38
I live and work in Clayton, so I may be open to something more on this side of town.
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Okt 19, 2009 - 13 31
Is there any good locations around these areas that could act as a "central" location for all of us interested to meet for write-ins? I just moved here about 3 months ago, and all I know is how to get to the Hobby Lobby in Fayettville and how to get to Atlanta. And anything super close to 75.
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Okt 19, 2009 - 13 35
One day the write ins will be organized and there will be enough people to meet less than 50 miles away! HA!
We all need to just keep spreading the word.
----------Charlottefairchild@gmail.com
http://www.fearthounot4.blogspot.com
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Okt 19, 2009 - 13 42
can I hear a less than 20 miles? no?
lol I think I'm going to have to be a hermit again this year.
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Okt 19, 2009 - 18 49
I am in Henry County too (Ellenwood) near Stockbridge. I would love to get something together on our side of town! I am hoping to complete this year. I didn't get to participate last year due to life being overwhelming.
Mags
----------Mags
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Okt 20, 2009 - 03 18
yes I feel you with the "life overwhelming" part", but just do the best you can. I would like to meet on a regular basis somewhere south of atlanta. I am in clayton, but who will take such a large group sitting for hours? Any suggestions? I am all ears.
----------d2dathird
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Okt 20, 2009 - 04 21
I guess the real question is how north is too far north? I know Hapeville (next to the airport) has a 24 hrs Dwarf house (except on Sundays). Or are you talking more of Morrow or Fayetteville? If the Morrow area, you could always go to Southlake Mall's Food Court. No one would care how long anyone sat as long as it's not closing time. Fayetteville? There's always Starbucks, Barnes and Noble and heck I bet if we talked to the management, Stevie-B's (next to that Hobby Lobby mentioned above) would probably let people sit for an extended spell.
13,849 / 50,000
Okt 20, 2009 - 16 55
gosh the more I think about it, the more I'm thinking that it's hard to figure out if we'd eventually be asked to leave any place. I'm trying to think up of ideas to contribute, but I'm totally not coming up with anything. I think maybe we should pick a region first that we'd want to go to and then figure out things from there.
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Okt 20, 2009 - 17 35
Yeah, I wouldn't worry about being asked to leave. That should only be a consideration when finalizing the location. Most write-ins last about 2-3 hrs. Obviously restaurants frown on that length of time but there a few exceptions. Generally coffee shops and book stores are best for those lengths of time.
You're right though, narrowing down the region is where it needs to start.
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Okt 27, 2009 - 07 38
Good morning, Southside NaNoWriMoers!
My name is Lesley Williams and I am a past winner of NaNoWriMo. I work at a public library in Coweta County and we will be hosting write-in sessions at the Central Library on Mondays from 5-7 p.m. beginning November 2nd. and concluding on November 30th. Our library is equipped with free wi-fi and we have a cafe space where NaNoWriMoers can meet. We'll even provide the coffee - just come out and write!
Where: Central Library of Coweta County
85 Literary Lane, Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 683-2052
www.cowetapubliclibrary.org
Mapquest: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Newnan&state=ga&address=85+Literary+La...
When: Mondays in November from 5-7 p.m.
Please email me at lawilliams[at]coweta.ga.us if you have any questions - thanks and hope to see you in November!
----------www.cowetapubliclibrary.org
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Okt 27, 2009 - 08 54
http://www.newyorker.com/humor/2009/10/19/091019sh_shouts_weiner
this was funny. It is about writing and marketing.
----------Charlottefairchild@gmail.com
http://www.fearthounot4.blogspot.com
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Okt 27, 2009 - 18 01
I live in Newnan, and I think the coffee shop downtown would be a most spectacular place to do a write-in, if that's accessible to more than just a few people.
----------SS13: Secret 74
NaNo 2009
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Okt 27, 2009 - 18 17
Generally, places aren't going to have a problem with people staying if they're not too loud and are buying things (even if it's only a drink). What I do is call ahead of time and ask if it's okay for a group to hang out for a while and the response has been quite positive. Try and give them a number/range you expect and specific days/hour(s) you plan to be there.
Unfortunately, the south side is a stretch for me, but if there's anything I can do short of being physically present... :)
----------Goal: 200k. My wordcount was going to be an average, but we need to beat the pants off Denver, right?
Novelling since 2004. Current word total: 833k. Aiming for 1mil before the end of 2009.
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Okt 28, 2009 - 10 40
The library in Newnan is the best option. I doubt they'll kick us out. ;)
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Okt 28, 2009 - 12 03
the library sounds good it is a stretch but free coffee and wifi, i gotta try it at least one monday.
----------d2dathird
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Okt 28, 2009 - 19 05
the library is definitely too far away for me. I was getting all excited about the write ins on mondays at a place with the works, and then I google mapped and got directions telling me it would take me 51 minutes of travel time to get there. It would a shorter drive if I attend something going on in the city. =(
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Okt 29, 2009 - 06 43
Hello all! My name is Kimi & I live in Clayton. Would love to participate in a write-in somewhere, but the weekends are best for me since working F/T during the week leaves me little time in the evenings.
I've spent countless hours at the Barnes & Noble on Mt. Zion in Morrow (near the movie theater). But I'm open to other places on the southside.
Wishing you all much writing success during Nanowrimo 2009!
Kimi
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Okt 29, 2009 - 06 58
Sounds like a winner to me barnes and noble at southlake or barnes and noble across from fayetteville pavilion. Anyplace I can get away to write is going to be good for me!!!
----------d2dathird
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Okt 29, 2009 - 10 45
I might be able to get us some space at the Peachtree City Library.
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Okt 30, 2009 - 06 24
My parents live in Newnan and I could do write-ins on weekends down there. The BArnes & Noble is a cool place. Any takers?
----------The Trace-Meister Cometh
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Okt 30, 2009 - 07 26
Don't be a hermit, Elorviel! Not when there's a handy-dandy writing person like myself who's not too far from Henry County. Wanna do a weekly McDonough write in? Hit me up - I live out in the cow-laden dells of Monticello, so I'm always freaking out and speeding down country lanes to get somewhere that has some semblance of civilization. Like McDonough. I'm a freelance writer, so my schedule is muy flexible. Pick a day/time that works for you, and I'll schlepp it up that-a-way. Then we'll kick NaNo ass.
----------Z
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Nov 2, 2009 - 09 36
The Barnes & Noble in Morrow on Mt. Zion would probably take a group of us without batting an eyelash I would think. That's over Clayton way yes?
----------Mags
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Nov 2, 2009 - 09 43
I totally know how to get to the Mt. Zion Barnes & Nobles. I was actually planning on going there sometime either today or tomorrow. Anyone want to meet up?
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Nov 2, 2009 - 09 50
I could probably make tomorrow depending on the time. :)
----------Mags
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Nov 2, 2009 - 15 38
Well, tomorrow I got invited to a friend's place to watch the premier of "V." I hope it's as good as everyone says the old version is. I dunno when that starts, but I have to leave 30 min prior to get to Atlanta in time. So...sometime before then.
Just in case I can't go tomorrow though, I decided to come right now. I wanted some hot chocolate I didn't have to make (though I make some pretty darn good hot chocolate). I'm going to be at the Mt. Zion Barnes & Nobles until around 7:45 because I have to make it back for House! haha
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Nov 2, 2009 - 18 33
Dang, I was at a meeting and didn't see this until just now. C'est la vie. I have no idea what time "V" premiers. lol I am TV illiterate. I will check here tomorrow to see if you can make it over there. Let me know. :)
----------Mags
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Nov 2, 2009 - 18 39
I'm also interested in meeting up tomorrow at the Barnes and Noble on Mt Zion. I'm in Stockbridge, so it's just a hop, skip and a jump from the house.
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Nov 2, 2009 - 18 52
Awesome! I am Ellenwood/Stockbridge. What time sounds good to you guys?
----------Mags
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Nov 2, 2009 - 19 01
Ok, so V starts at 8. So I'm probably going to be at Barnes & Noble anywhere between 2:30 (when class ends for me) and 7:20 (when I will leave for ATL). Usually around 5 that road is only a little messy due to rush hour, and by 6 it's regular. I say 4 to 6 something? It allows us to travel before and after all the bad stuff on the roads (at least to my knowledge). And it also doesn't conflict too bad with dinner times. IDK I'm pretty flexible, so what can yall do?
So yes, for those of you who don't know, google maps shows pretty accurate traffic conditions. If you're ever worried about what kind of traffic you're about to get into, just check there. lol [end randomness]