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Are you in for NaNoWriMo This Year?

November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). This November will be my fourth year participating. The goal is to write 50K words in 30 days (Nov 1 - Nov 30). 

Let the Writing Frenzy Begin!
If you asked me back in 2009 if I would be able to write an entire novel in 30 days, I would have thought that you were crazy, but, I have now written 3! It is possible even with Thanksgiving, work, and everything else that happens during the month. 

Last year, I wrote over 50,400 words. I also had surgery, worked full time, served on two non profit boards, and had the typical family drama. If I can do it, so can you!

Although I have not even looked at any of these novels since I verified my word count, I love the experience and challenge of NaNo. This next idea though...

Join me!
This year, I would love to see more writers in the Lower Naugatuck Valley get involved with this amazing program. I almost want to create a sub-region for our region.

Writers from each region get together throughout the month for "write-ins" where they can write in the company of others. This usually takes place at coffee shops, Panera Bread, Starbucks, libraries, and other local spots. 

If I were to schedule some write-ins in Shelton, Seymour, Oxford, Beacon Falls, Derby, and Ansonia, would you join me? You do not have to commit to NaNoWriMo to join my for these write-ins, but it is fun and free. 

Questions?
If you have questions or if you want more information about NaNoWriMo, leave a comment below. 

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