November and National Novel Writing Month (a.k.a. NaNoWriMo) will soon be upon us.

Never heard of National Novel Writing Month? During November hundreds of thousands of writers across the globe pledge to write 50,000 words in 30 days––essentially the first draft of a novel. Visit www.nanowrimo.org for more information. 

You can also join NaNoWriMo veteran, Hope Ashby, live on Zoom, Saturday, Sept 9 at 10-11AM to learn All About NaNo, ask questions, and determine if this challenge is for you.  Registration Required

The live one-hour zoom will prelude a two part in-person series where we will workshop the official NaNo Prep 101 Workbook together to prepare for the whirlwind of words that is NaNoWriMo. Whether you intend to participate in NaNoWriMo or not, this workshop is a goldmine of writing tools and resources, great for novelists anywhere on their writing journey. 

This workshop series meets Saturday, September 23, and Saturday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. leading up to the November challenge. Be sure to download the NaNo Prep 101 Workbook and either print your own copy or keep a digital copy for reference during the session. We will be using this throughout the workshop series as well as other resources, tools and tips. 

Download the NaNo Prep 101 Workbook here (https://nanowrimo.org/nano-prep-101)

Bio: Hope Ashby has been a member of NaNoWriMo since 2010. In 2018 she was the Municipal Liaison for the Charleston, SC Region and helped organize write-ins for those who wanted to keep writing after November. While no longer an ML, Hope has hosted local write-ins during the November challenges and enjoys bringing the writing community together for encouragement and support.

9/23 10-1PM  Registration Required

 Develop a Story Idea You Are Passionate About

Create Complex Believable Characters

Construct a Detailed Plot or Outline

10/07 10-1PM  Registration Required

Build a Strong World For Your Characters

Organize Your Life to Support Your Writing Goals

Find, Schedule, and Manage Your Time