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NaNoWriMo Write-In

A 50,000 word novel writing challenge
2024-11-20 18:00:00 2024-11-20 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 20
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-20 18:00:00 2024-11-20 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
kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785
Branch manager
Kayla Selsky
Hours
Mon, Jul 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces.  On street parking is available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
  • Metrobus: A11, A12
  • DASH Bus: 33

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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