You can register for zoom access to any of the planned preparatory workshops for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). These workshops are sponsored by the Nichols Library in Napervillle and are provided by NaperWriMo, the NaNoWriMo region that covers the cities and suburbs around Naperville.
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is an exciting opportunity to finally write that novel you've always wanted to create. Supported by regional events like this series of October preparatory workshops and November write-ins, you can have fun while making your word count goals. Details about the preparatory workshops will be made available at
naperwrimo.org/prep in September. For more information about local events, see
naperwrimo.org/events.
All three workshops are from 1 to 3pm at Nichols Library in Naperville.
You can sign-up through this form to receive the Zoom info.
Oct 7 Story Wall Party (Sam McAdams). Only have some of what you need for NaNoWriMo? Let your fellow NaNo participants serve as a sounding board to generate new plot twists, ask inspiring questions, and help you get ready for November!
Oct 14 Get Ready for National Novel Writing Month! (Bryn Donovan) Every November—National Novel Writing Month—about a half a million writers all over the world challenge themselves to write 50,000 words of a novel in 30 days. It may be easier to achieve this if you're prepared! Bryn Donovan, an author and a former acquiring editor in publishing, offers tips, resources, and creative writing exercises to clarify your vision and your basic plot for your NaNoWriMo novel. You can use this workshop to spark your motivation about a work in progress...or to come up with a brand-new idea for a story! And you don't need to worry about being put on the spot—you won't have to share your work with the class. This workshop is for your preparation and inspiration, so join us and just have fun!
Oct 21 Memoir workshop (Sherry Linker). Some people enjoy writing their memoirs for NaNoWriMo. This workshop will share with you information about the craft of writing memoirs.
