10/14/2023
Re-posting this great info!
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🌴🪄 Hello Los Angeles Wrimos, 🌴🪄
Today is Friday the 13th, which feels witchy and magical this time of year. I’m having a Practical Magic watch party with friends with margaritas and cocoa, of course) and I plan to convince them all to do NaNo with me this year. The excitement is building! November and NaNo are quickly approaching. I’ve been without a computer for almost a month and let me tell ya, I am too old for doing everything on my phone. Mad props to all y’all out there on your phones. Anyway, I am catching a quick moment on a borrowed laptop to share a few things coming up this month. Grab a few friends! NaNo started with a group of friends daring and challenging each other to do something truly outrageous- writing a book in a month. This is the 25th NaNo, and that rebel spirit is thriving and calling you to throw caution to the wind and dare to do something amazing. It’s time to tell your story, write your book, and make that dream come true. Get involved, get excited, get ready because NaNo will be here before we know it.
Write on! Julie
Your Instigator, Inspirer, and partner in crime… I mean, your NaNoLA co-ML
Find more inspiration from our co-ML, Korie Beth on Instagram and Facebook. Like, share, and use
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👻 Preptober Peptober! 👻
We’re here for all your planning, pantsing and pepping needs. Find all the events and write-ins on the official NaNo Los Angeles regional events and find chats and resources on our official forums.
* Let’s Chat! Using AI as a writing tool to plan your novel.
Sunday, Oct 15, 3 pm on Zoom details and link here
AI can’t write a good book, but it can be a useful tool for you as you plan to write yours! Come chat with Lynn Dickenson, author and national speaker on the use of AI. Learn questions to ask, get tips on how you can use it and explore ethical thoughts on using AI.
* Prep Workshop #1 with Quill and Pint
Tuesday, Oct 17, 2023, at 6:30 pm in person at the Burbank Library & on zoom details here
A crowd favorite, Q&P offer prompts, thoughts and activities for all your planning needs. This is the first of two different workshops being offered. Second one is Tuesday, Oct 24.
* Kick off NaNoLA
Sunday, Oct 22 1-3pm at Bricks & Scones on Larchmont details here
Stop by to meet your MLs and fellow wrimos, get your NaNo 23 sticker and get the lowdown on all things NaNoLA this year.
* Blastoff into NaNo ‘23
Tues. Oct 31 at 11pm on zoom details here
Be cozy in your jammies and join KB as she blasts us into the new NaNo. We write at midnight!
* Come talk about your prepping, pantsing and projects in our NaNoLA FB group. We have group prep-ins every Monday and Thursday 7-10am. Look for the Morning Juju post that day.
🤩 You have the power! Yes, you can host a write-in where you love to write, when it fits in your schedule, and with fellow writers in your neighborhood. Sign up to host here; click submit an event.
📜 Are you a library, bookstore, or community space interested in connecting with a vast network of engaged writers? Sign up for our Come Write In list or visit our Come Write In page for more info!
