National Novel Writing Month

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National Novel Writing Month

NANOWRIMO 2011
Nanowrimo Library Events
Getting Started
Other Library Events
Books About Writing
Books by NaNoWriMo Authors

NANOWRIMO 2011

Join us for our third Nanowrimo (National Novel Writing Month). This November, people all over the world will attempt to write a 50,000-word novel by midnight, November 30. Participants sign up by creating free accounts at www.nanowrimo.org, the official site for National Novel Writing Month. There they can post their daily (or hourly, or second-by-second) word counts, display samples of their writing, or discuss their progress and even arrange local write-in events with other writers on the site forums.

If you are planning to write a novel this November or any other time, we invite you to write it here at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library. We offer air, light, chairs, tables, computers, wireless internet, outlets and jacks (for laptops), books about writing, friendly reference staff who can try to help you with burning questions like "Can a nine-year-old fit down a badger hole?" and much more.

Nanowrimo Library Events (stay tuned for updates!)

Saturday Write-Ins
Come meet your local fellow novelists! Meet up for all-day write-ins at the library,
- Saturday, November 5th, 10:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
- Saturday, November 12th, 10:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
- Saturday, November 19th, 10:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
- Saturday, November 26th, 10:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Why close at 3:45? Because the library itself closes at 4 p.m.
Story Writing Contest (Kids Are Writers Too!)
1st through 6th graders are welcome to submit stories for a special story writing contest in November. Submit by Monday, November 28th and win a prize! Click here for guidelines and other information.

Are there other days or times when you would particularly like to meet other people for a write-in? Email or contact Sarah at 978-468-5577, or visit the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library thread at the official North Shore Nanowrimo forum (anyone can read it, but you must be logged in to post.)

Getting Started

If you are participating in National Novel Writing Month for the first time, the best way to start is by visiting the web site and creating a free account. If you would like to communicate with fellow writers, your next stop is the Nanowrimo forums. These forums are available year-round, but all old threads and postings are wiped clean on the first of October as people prepare for the intensive writing in November.

Forums include the Genre Lounges, Resources and Writing Support, and many other groups. (There is even a NaNo Rebels forum for those using November to write something like a memoir, script or non-fiction book instead!) At the bottom you will find the Regional Lounges, where you can hook up with authors from your local area.

Here are a few short cuts for Massachusetts participants:

There is also a NaNo North Shore Facebook group where people can keep track of local write-in events. This is particularly excellent for when the Nanowrimo forums are slow because of size/traffic.

Other Library Events

Want to avoid your novel while still doing something novellish and cool? Here are some other writing and book-related events at our library.

World of Wizarding is a Harry Potter Happening designed for grades 8 - 6. There will be two happenings during Nanowrimo, on November 2nd and 16th. Click here for more information.
Holly Robinson, author of The Gerbil Farmer's Daughter (a childhood memoir), is the keynote speaker at our 10th Anniversary Gala on November 6th. Click here for more information about the Gala, the author, and the book.
You so do not have time for this, but our library hosts three Reading Groups, meeting monthly. November is no exception.
- Mystery Mayhem, Tues. Nov. 8th, 10:30 - 11:30 am.
- Literary Luncheon, Tues. Nov. 15th. 11:30 am - 12:30 pm.
- Monday Night Book Group, Tues. Nov. 21st, 7:15 - 8:30 pm.

Books About Writing

Coming soon!

Books at Hamilton-Wenham by NaNoWriMo Authors

It's true, some NaNoWriMo novels have been published. Click here for a growing list of published authors. Below are some NaNoWriMo novels that our library actually owns. Check them out, and see what you think of the results!

		Persistence of Memory Atwater-Rhodes, Amelia Y ATW
		The Compound Bodeen, S. A. Y BOD Also available as an audio playaway: Y Playaway BODEEN
		Self Storage Brandeis, Gayle Y BRANDEIS
		The Hungry Season Greenwood, T. Fic. GREENWOOD
		Ape House Gruen, Sara Fic. GRUEN
		Flying Changes Gruen, Sara Fic. GRUEN
		Water for Elephants Gruen, Sara Fic. GRUEN Also available in large print: LP/ Fic. GRUEN and on audio CD: BCD/ GRUEN
		The Night Circus Morgenstern, Erin Fic. MORGENSTERN Also available in large print: LP/ Fic. MORGENSTERN and on audio CD: BCD/ MORGENSTERN
		Anna and the French Kiss Perkins, Stephanie Y PERKINS
		Time Off for Good Behavior Rich, Lani Diane Fic. RICH
		Daughter of the Bride Segrè, Francesca LP/Fic. SEGRE
		The Mote in Andrea's Eye Wilson, David Niall LP/Fic. WILSON