Hello out there, writers-of-the-black-and-gold! We're a whole week into novel-writing... scary, isn't it? Hopefully you're all sticking to your word counts, or getting close (and try to think of the positive - even if you aren't there yet, maybe this is a personal best for November 8th for you, or maybe you've come right to the point where you're going to be able to just hammer out six chapters over a single cup of coffee). We are still totally going to steal this thing away from Sacramento, Philly, and Finland, don't worry!
So now, without further ado, here are the places you can come and write this week!
City Write-In:
6pm - 9pm Tuesday, November 10
Crazy Mocha Shadyside
5830 Ellsworth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Monroeville Write-In:
6pm - 9pm Wednesday, November 11
Monroeville Borders
200 Mall Blvd.
Monroeville, PA 15146
Notes: This is the Borders, which is up past the regular mall traffic, near the Babys R Us and Chili's and Olive Garden.
North Write-In:
6pm - 9pm Thursday, November 12
Cranberry Panera
20111 Rte 19 Ste 2
Cranberry TWP, PA 16066
Notes: This is the plaza with the Michaels, American Eagle, and liquor store. We will be *most likely* in the back room.
South Hills Write-In:
7pm - 10pm Thursday, November 12
Mt. Lebanon Coffee Tree Roasters
299 Beverly Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Northside Write-In:
11am - 2pm Saturday, November 14
Amani International Coffeehouse
507 Foreland St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
As usual, direct any questions to me, and I will do my very best to answer! Also, if you are planning a Write-In that is unlisted (Beaver County, I'm looking at you!), please just NaNoMail me the date, time, and location, and I will gladly post it for you on the Calendar, and include it in my weekly posts.
Hope to see all of you soon at a Write-In!
Wishes My Forum Posts Counted To My Word Count,
fox
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Nov 8, 2009 - 07 03
I <3 Crazy Mocha (or at least the one in Oakland). I hope that one's really super yummy too~
----------Dreamer of Inescapable Nightmares -- Vu
ぜつぼうした！
And I will look at these scars and shove my despair aside, and forthwidth shall come a grand total of 100,000 words!
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Nov 8, 2009 - 13 55
For the North write-in: it may help to know that that plaza (Cranberry Mall) has two sections. Don't turn at the light for the Michaels/AE section. Go straight, and turn at the next light, where the Panera is in with a JoAnn's, a movie theater, and the aforementioned liquor store.
Here is the Street View showing the sign: http://bit.ly/1U9zAl
Looking forward to seeing as many of you as I can! I'll be at the North write-in and maybe even the City and/or Northside events this week. Finland better WATCH OUT.
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Nov 8, 2009 - 15 29
I may be there on Tuesday but I'm not sure yet. Really depends on how much progress I've made on a certain hw assignment. Kinda been neglecting schoolwork lately >.<
----------2009: Bounded
2008: Make Me Fat! (won)
2007: Cream Cracker Tinker Knacker (won)
2006: Love Thy Sister, Love Thy Home (won)
"Writing is easy. All you do is stare at a blank sheet of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead." - Gene Fowler
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Nov 8, 2009 - 17 34
Will absolutely be there Tuesday! I stopped writing 3 days ago and just haven't managed to get the kick in the pants to start again! Everyone should help with that, right?
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Nov 8, 2009 - 17 43
I'll be there on Thursday. I don't know if I'll be there on Saturday or not, but I'll try! It's hard with traffic and what not. I've never driven down there by myself. So. Idk. But good luck this week! I look forward to Cranberry's meetup! We had so much fun last time.
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Nov 8, 2009 - 19 04
I'm hoping to be there tuesday in shadyside. My word count really needs a kick in the pants...I'm hoping someone can help get me in the right mindset? See you WriMos then.
----------The Otherside of Things
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Nov 8, 2009 - 19 05
I'll be there on Wednesday, but late, although I think I mentioned that to everyone on Saturday. I'll bring the viking helmet again!
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Nov 8, 2009 - 20 21
Hoping to be in Cranberry on Thursday! Especially since I didn't make it last week.
----------~Alexandra~
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Nov 10, 2009 - 11 03
TIRAMISU!!! <3
I'm so there!
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Nov 10, 2009 - 11 03
I'm so there!
At the Shadyside Crazy Mocha that is...kind of out of context post. :P
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Nov 10, 2009 - 13 28
Hey guys, regrettably I'm not going to make it to the Write-In this evening in Shadyside. I've been fighting a cold since Sunday, and it is suddenly winning. Grrrr. I don't want to get any of you sick, so heading to a crowded coffeeshop is probably not my best option tonight. I swear that I will be better for Saturday's Write-In, so hopefully I'll see some of you in the Northside. Good luck tonight, everybody :)
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Nov 10, 2009 - 16 42
I'll be at the North write-in in Cranberry! Enjoyed last week's meeting enough to traipse back out again this week!
----------2004: Do-It-Yourself Widow - WON
2005: Black Soul Choir - WON
2006: The Scarlet Letter Opener - WON
2007: Mrs Needlemeier's Novel Idea - WON
2008: Societal Smackdown - WON
www.lindamaubooks.com
41,896 / 50,000
Nov 10, 2009 - 16 43
I am so so so very sorry I missed this. :) ----------
2004: Do-It-Yourself Widow - WON
2005: Black Soul Choir - WON
2006: The Scarlet Letter Opener - WON
2007: Mrs Needlemeier's Novel Idea - WON
2008: Societal Smackdown - WON
www.lindamaubooks.com
46,892 / 50,000
Nov 11, 2009 - 05 13
I missed Crazy Mocha! >.< Mass apologies to everyone. It was my Mom's birthday.
----------Dreamer of Inescapable Nightmares -- Vu
ぜつぼうした！
And I will look at these scars and shove my despair aside, and forthwidth shall come a grand total of 100,000 words!
33,372 / 50,000
Nov 11, 2009 - 08 55
Sadly, I won't be able to make it to the Monroeville Write In at Borders tonight, as I have to go visit my mom in the hospital. Hoping to make it next Wednesday, and I would still be very interested in doing another Saturday Write-In, just not this Saturday.
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Nov 11, 2009 - 10 58
Hope your mom is doing better, we'll miss you!
Fox, can we add Saturday the 28th as a Monroeville write in? We can gather and make fun of the shoppers (who will probably include us before and after the writing)!
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Nov 11, 2009 - 14 17
FOOLED YET AGAIN BY MY EVER CHANGING SCHEDULE
Dang. I may be at the saturday one. Things keep happening. And if i am at the saturday one... SOMEONE BETTER BE THERE TO HELP ME GET MY MUSE TO LIVE. IT DIED. AND I AM SO BEHIND/ IM ONLY AT LIKE 9K
----------Words written- 9078
Characters use of drugs and alcohol- 3
Bottles of gatorade- 4
Candy- five bowls
Breakdowns- 0.5
Monster energy drinks- 0
Sanity- 90%
9,132 / 50,000
Nov 11, 2009 - 14 18
FOOLED YET AGAIN BY MY EVER CHANGING SCHEDULE
Dang. I may be at the saturday one. Things keep happening. And if i am at the saturday one... SOMEONE BETTER BE THERE TO HELP ME GET MY MUSE TO LIVE. IT DIED. AND I AM SO BEHIND/ IM ONLY AT LIKE 9K
----------Words written- 9078
Characters use of drugs and alcohol- 3
Bottles of gatorade- 4
Candy- five bowls
Breakdowns- 0.5
Monster energy drinks- 0
Sanity- 90%
46,892 / 50,000
Nov 11, 2009 - 14 27
I hope your mom is okay and gets better, Aimeed!
I'm planning on heading out in a few though I'll need to leave early to catch a bus back. It seems the last one back to oakland leaves the monroeville mall at 8:20 >.<
----------Dreamer of Inescapable Nightmares -- Vu
ぜつぼうした！
And I will look at these scars and shove my despair aside, and forthwidth shall come a grand total of 100,000 words!
41,896 / 50,000
Nov 12, 2009 - 14 22
I'm here early (Panera in Cranberry) to eat dinner and get some words in before this rowdy bunch shows up. Right now I'm at the back of the place, gray hoodie, with either blue netbook or green AlphaSmart on the table.
----------2004: Do-It-Yourself Widow - WON
2005: Black Soul Choir - WON
2006: The Scarlet Letter Opener - WON
2007: Mrs Needlemeier's Novel Idea - WON
2008: Societal Smackdown - WON
www.lindamaubooks.com
41,896 / 50,000
Nov 12, 2009 - 14 22
I'm here early (Panera in Cranberry) to eat dinner and get some words in before this rowdy bunch shows up. Right now I'm at the back of the place, gray hoodie, with either blue netbook or green AlphaSmart on the table.
----------2004: Do-It-Yourself Widow - WON
2005: Black Soul Choir - WON
2006: The Scarlet Letter Opener - WON
2007: Mrs Needlemeier's Novel Idea - WON
2008: Societal Smackdown - WON
www.lindamaubooks.com
41,896 / 50,000
Nov 12, 2009 - 15 35
Update: There are now four of us here -- we've moved up front just behind the coffee stand. We all look studious and busy, so come help us break up the monotony. Ha!
----------2004: Do-It-Yourself Widow - WON
2005: Black Soul Choir - WON
2006: The Scarlet Letter Opener - WON
2007: Mrs Needlemeier's Novel Idea - WON
2008: Societal Smackdown - WON
www.lindamaubooks.com