Hello my Lovelies, Jobe here. November is right around the corner and the countdown until November 1 and nanowrimo begins will run out before you know it. What is nanowrimo, you ask? Why, only the most exciting worldwide novel writing challenge on the planet! Learn all about it and get ready to write: nanowrimo.org.
For all you locals out there, I’m teaching a totally free nanowrimo 101 workshop this Saturday 10/18/14 from 10am-12pm at the Cox Creative Center. Totally Free! No RSVP needed! Prizes! Here’s the text from the poster:
Saturday, October 18, 2014
10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. noon
Main Library Campus
Cox Creative Center, third floor
120 River Market Avenue
Brought to you by the Main Library Adult Nonfiction Department
• Main Library • 100 Rock Street • Little Rock, AR 72201 • 501.918.3020 • http://www.cals.org •
with special guest JOBE
In the meantime, I’ll give you a little teaser, in the form of a very handy list. That’s right. I’ve scoured the internet so you don’t have to (and added my own two cents, of course) to bring you the best nanowrimo survival kit list on the planet.
NaNoWriMo Survival Kit
water, coffee, tea, energy drinks, soda
fruit, veggies, granola bars, trail mix
sweetarts, popcorn, gum, chocolate covered coffee beans
tylenol, ibuprofen, chapstick, hand lotion, hair ties
writing playlists, inspirational music, mood music
favorite notebooks, favorite pens
USB drive to back up your files
totem
sweater, sweatshirt, blanket, comfy pants, warm socks
timer
inspirational pictures and quotes
novelty mug
dictionary, thesaurus, baby name book
craft books, bulletin board, note cards, sticky notes
time
clean space
something for your hands like silly putty or slinky
And if you have a little time and money, don’t forget to check out the nano store. https://store.nanowrimo.org/merchandise
Jobe
J. Jobe 