NaNoWriMo 2015: National Novel Writing Month Kickoff - Bud Werner Memorial Library

Monday, October 26th - 5 pm

Bud Werner Memorial Library - Conference Room 

Bud Werner Memorial Library & Off the Beaten Path Bookstore are proud supporters of National Novel Writing Month and the local writers who embark on 30 days and nights of literary abandon. Write your novel! This event runs November 1-30, 2015. Writers are encouraged to gather for this motivational, inspirational NaNoWriMo kickoff prior to the November 1 writing start date.

What is NaNoWriMo?

A fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to novel writing. Participants begin writing November 1. The goal is to write a 175-page (50,000-words) novel by midnight, November 30.

The kickoff celebration: Come meet your fellow NaNoWriMo novelists at the library -- even if you're still just considering writing your novel this November. We'll have writing resources, pep talks, a forum for gripes and the beginnings of your novel writing support network.

Write-in at Off the Beaten Path: The bookstore is hosting Friday night Write-ins for NaNoWriMo novelists on November 6, 13, 20 and 27. NaNoWriMo novelists can join for camaraderie, encouragement and quiet writing time (plus the cafe will be open for coffee, beer and snacks) from 5:30-9 p.m. on these nights.

Write-in at the Library: Bud Werner Memorial Library is a comfortable, quiet and well-lit place to work on your novel all month long. Write at the spacious desks where there are ample plug-ins. Peer out the picture windows when you need inspiration. Use the free computers and WiFi to research important details for your plot. Get to know our reference librarians when you need a hard-won fact.

Get started! Interested novelists should visit the official NaNoWriMo website to learn more about the national program and sign up. Then come to Steamboat's NaNoWriMo kickoff party!