Here we are, WriMos. It’s the beginning of a new novelling season!
Welcome to Destiny Islands. This is the starting point of our journey. White sand, green foliage, perfect weather, blue water… and an endless sky. Isn’t it pretty? But even though this place is paradise, it’s a little small, don’t you think? Especially for people like us, people with big dreams of bigger islands — I mean, stories full of 50,000 words.
This is why we’re building a raft. We’re leaving this beautiful world behind in hopes of pursuing something greater, something more than just the same old stuff every day.
The day to set sail has arrived, but don’t be afraid. You have friends who are going on this crazy adventure with you! There isn’t a cloud in the sky and the waves are just waiting to carry us away towards our destiny.
And who knows… Maybe starting a new journey won’t be so hard — or maybe it has all ready begun. All it takes is a blank page and determination. Step forward… Can you do it?
Of course you can. We’ll go together, after all.
This weekend, we have not just one, but two write-ins happening!
Write In #1:
What: Early Risers Write @ Barnes & Noble
When: Saturday, November 6th from 9am-Noon
Where: Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Address: 3055 S Glenstone Ave. Springfield, MO 65804
As usual, bring your novelling utensils and other items you’ll need for the couple hours we’ll be there. We’ll be seated in the cafe, along the wall by the plug ins (if someone could bring a power strip, that’d be helpful… there are only two regular outlets).
Write In #2
What: We Write at Hebrews Coffee!
When: Saturday, November 6th from Noon-4pm
Where: Hebrews Coffeehouse
Address: 1604 E. Republic Road Springfield, MO 65804
As above, make sure to bring all your novelling utensils with you. If anyone has a power strip that they’d be able to bring, it’s always appreciated as we always seem to run short on power outlets. We will be meeting in the meeting room, which is in the back of the place (it seats about 20). Hebrews did mention two stipulations to us upon booking the room: we need to have at least five people show up and they require everyone in the meeting room to purchase at least one menu item (be it a drink or whatever). Somewhat arbitrary rule, I think, but it was the only way to book it. If you really want to come but maybe can’t afford to purchase something, you can shoot us a reply in private and we’re sure we can spot a couple people for drinks, as we don’t want anyone feeling left out. If we have too many people for the meeting room, the coffeehouse has a lot of seating outside of the meeting room as well.
Also, make sure you all visit the Springfield, MO Regional Forums on the official NaNoWriMo site! They’re located here: http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/node/228
