Preparing for NaNoWriMo

On Thursday I wrote a long list of things we could do to prepare for NaNoWriMo and for some reason, when I went to post, it wouldn’t.

I pitched a fit and stomped off.

Went to the TH evening party and it was a lot of fun.

Never resent.

You have today and tomorrow to think about a few questions so you can jump into NaNo a little more prepared.

BTW, if you want to play with WIFYR, email Bruce here: wifyrdoesnano@gmail.com and make your goals. Bruce will add you to the list. The goal is 1,000,000 words as a group! Woot woot!

Novel questions:

1. Who is your main character?
2. What does she want?
3. Have her write a note to you.
4. Ask her 25 personal questions and write this interview down.
5. Who are her friends?
6. Her enemies?
7. Her family?
8. What is she afraid of?
9. Can she sing?
10. Dance?
11. Is she funny?
12. Snarky?
13. Does he have a crush?
14. A true love?
15. What is the scariest thing that can happen to her?
16. Will it happen to her?
17. What do you see as the climax of the story? Do you have a general idea?
18.  Name three things she will lose during the telling of the story.
19. Are you trying to teach a lesson?
20. What are you willing to give up to complete your 50,000 words?

Also, every Thursday evening, from 7-10 pm we will meet at Kyra Leigh’s house, eat and write.

Last year this was a lot of fun. This year it will be even more fun because I won’t have to clean every TH in anticipation of people arriving at my home. YAHOO, KYRA LEIGH! Anyway, if you want to bring potluck (which is what gets you into the house) and write for a few hours with fellow NaNoers, let me know. We have room for about 15 people.

Monday Reminder: Writing Challenge Potluck!

When? October 26, 2017

Where? Kyra Leigh’s place

Email me at carolthewriter@yahoo.com for the address!

Time? 7:00 pm -9:30 pm THIS IS A TIME CHANGE!!! PLEASE NOTE.

Who? Anyone who participated in our month-long writing challenge. Please come even if you didn’t complete all your goals.

What? Bring 200 words to read from your WIP and something to edible to share.

If your last name starts with:

A-H bring an appetizer for 6

I-P bring a main dish for 6

O-Z bring a dessert for 6

Upcoming Events! Mark Your Calendars!

Potluck Writer’s Dinner October 26, 2017

When? October 26, 2017

Where? Kyra Leigh’s place

Email me at carolthewriter@yahoo.com for the address!

Time? 6 pm -9 pm

Who? Anyone who participated in our month-long writing challenge. Please come even if you didn’t complete all your goals.

What? Bring 200 words to read from your WIP and something to edible to share.

If your last name starts with:

A-H bring an appetizer for 6

I-P bring a main dish for 6

O-Z bring a dessert for 6

 

Writing for Charity

When? November 4, 2017

Where? Utah Valley University

What? ALL proceeds go to KIDS CAUSE of Utah

Who? All writers, all stages of the writing life

Time? 9-5

for more information and to register go to WritingForCharity.org

 

WIFYR and NaNoWriMo Writing Together

When? Every Thursday evening EVEN Thanksgiving.

HA! Kidding!

Where? Kyra Leigh’s place (Email me for address. See above)

What? Come and write for three hours every Thursday evening and enjoy a potluck feast.

Who? The first 16 people who sign up

Time? 6 pm – 9 pm

 

2018 WIFYR and SCBWI New Year Writer’s Kickoff

When? January 18, 2018

Where? Provo Public Library, The Young Room

What? A speaker (TBA), Food (Potluck–see the food theme?), writing contests, prizes and more fun than a cold January Thursday evening should be

Who? Anyone and Everyone!

Time? 6-8 pm

 

Third Annual February Agent/Editor Retreat

When? February 28, 2018 FREE Event

March 1-3

(You choose one of these three days to attend–prices forthcoming)

Where? Brigham Young University (speech)

Cheri Pray Earl’s house (day-long retreat)

What? Classes on craft, one-on-one with a New York agent or editor, writing, fraternizing, fun

Who? Limited number of attendees each day

Time? 9 am -5: 30 pm

 

Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers 2018

When? June 11-15, 2018

Where? The Waterford School in Sandy, UT

What? A week-long, writing intensive event

Who? All levels of writers. Classes for beginning writers to  full novel critiques by an editor. More information to come

Time? 8:30 am-6 pm, daily

Faculty? Heather Flaherty from The Bent Agency

Alyson Heller, Simon and Schuster editor

Jennifer Adams, Sounds True editor

Heidi Taylor, editor at Shadow Mountain, The Full Novel class

Claudia Mills, author, Getting Ready for the Full Novel class

J Scott Savage, author, The Boot Camp class

Courtney Alameda, author, Advanced class

Trent Reedy,  author, Writing the Novel class

Stephanie Black, author, Writing the Novel class

Sharlee Glenn, author, Writing the Picture Book class

Christian Heidicker, author, Three-Day class

Heather B Moore, author/editor, Two-Day class

 

 

 

Three Thing Thursday

1.

Write down ALL the ideas you have for books on 3X5 cards (or full sheets of paper). Hang them ALL where you can see them often. As you work on your current project, can you look up and see your 57 terrific ideas? If not, make it so.

 

2.

I love this quote by Robert Frost. “No tears in the writer, no tears in the reader. No surprise in the writer, no surprise in the reader.”

 

3.

We have our WIFYR faculty! Mark your calendar for June 11-15, 2018

Heather Flaherty (agent)

Alyson Heller (editor)

Jennifer Adams (editor)

Sharlee Glenn (picture book)

Courtney Alameda (advanced)

Trent Reedy (general)

Heidi Taylor (full novel)

J. Scott Savage (boot camp)

Claudia Mills (getting ready for the full novel)

Stephanie Black (general)

Christian Heidicker (three day)

Heather B Moore (two day)