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A novel in one month?!
Sounds insane, doesn't it? If you've ever wanted to write a book, and just needed a push in the right direction, the National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo (pronounced NAN-no WRY-Mo) is just the program for you.
Here's the breakdown:
What:
Writing one 50,000-word novel from scratch in a month's time.
Who:
You! We can't do this unless we have some other people trying it as well. Let's write laughably awful yet lengthy prose together.
Why:
The reasons are endless! To actively participate in one of our era's most enchanting art forms! To write without having to obsess over quality. To be able to make obscure references to passages from your novel at parties. To be able to mock real novelists who dawdle on and on, taking far longer than 30 days to produce their work.
When:
Sign-ups begin October 1, 2005. Writing begins November 1. To be added to the official list of winners, you must reach the 50,000-word mark by November 30 at midnight. Once your novel has been verified by our web-based team of robotic word counters, the partying begins.
Care of the NaNoWriMo web site:
http://www.nanowrimo.org/modules/cjaycontent/index.php?id=2
Why write your novel at Reading Public Library?
- We are a living, breathing reference source. Have a question about a culture, historical fact, or just about anything? Reference librarians and our multitude of resources are here to help.
- We offer FREE WIFI for laptops anywhere in the library.
- We allow food and drink in the library (with the exception of the Local History room and the Business Center).
- Need inspiration? Or a quick break? Walk around. Pick up a random book. Chat briefly with our staff. Then get back on the writing warpath.
- We'll have copious copies of the NaNoWriMo handbook,
No Plot? No Problem!: A Low-Stress, High-Velocity Guide to Writing a Novel in 30 Days
, available for patrons to borrow, and a copy always available in the Reference section.
- Impromptu write-in groups are always welcome.
- Don't own a computer? Our Computer Lab and Reference Room offer Internet-enable computers with Microsoft Word installed for your writing pleasure.
- Are you a solitary writer who needs a quiet place to work? We offer Quiet Study Areas.
- Free parking.
Are you sold on this crazy concept? Get started!
Visit the NaNoWriMo's "
How NaNoWriMo Works (in Ten Easy Steps)
" page for instructions on signing up and using the site to communicate with other participants in the region. You can also read over the
General FAQ
for more on the history of the program and rules for writing, and the
Technical FAQ
for more background on using the site.
Write-Ins at Reading Public Library
If you'd like to write with other participants in a group environment, stop by one of the write-ins at the library on the following Saturdays:
- November 5, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
- November 12, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
- November 19, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Watch this page for updates on write-in times and locations.
If you are interested in receiving emails from Reading Public Library about NaNoWriMo-related activities, send an email to Andrea Mercado at mercado[at]noblenet[dot]org with the subject line "NaNoWriMo at RPL" to be placed on the mailing list.
Writing Resources
Items with call numbers can be found in the NaNoWriMo display opposite the Information Desk, and can be borrowed by anyone with a library card. Keep an eye on this list for new resources.
Writing Handbooks:
Genre Writing:
Inspiration and Motivation:
Getting Published:
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