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NaNoWriMo Write-In

A 50,000 word novel writing challenge
2024-11-06 18:00:00 2024-11-06 19:00:00 America/New_York NaNoWriMo Write-In National Novel Writing Month is a frantic writing challenge in a community of encouraging aspiring novelists. Bring your computer or a journal and work on your novel! James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Wednesday, November 06
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-06 18:00:00 2024-11-06 19:00:00 America/New_York NaNoWriMo Write-In National Novel Writing Month is a frantic writing challenge in a community of encouraging aspiring novelists. Bring your computer or a journal and work on your novel! James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

National Novel Writing Month is a frantic writing challenge in a community of encouraging aspiring novelists. Bring your computer or a journal and work on your novel!

Throughout the month of November, folks participating in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) are invited to come to Duncan Library every Wednesday to work on their novel among fellow writers/aspiring authors. In between bouts of furious typing or scribbling, we will commiserate over wordcount and brainstorm ideas. Fueled by some snacks and socializing, we will encourage each other to complete the 50,000 word challenge! 

📝 Learn more about NaNoWriMo here: https://nanowrimo.org/

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Maker |

TAGS: | Writing Challenge | Writing | Writers | Novelists | National Novel Writing Month | NaNoWriMo | Authors |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
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