Write a Book in 30 Days...Seriously! NaNoWriMo at Harper College

November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)

NaNoWriMo is a nonprofit organization that encourages and supports people around the world to tell their stories. Every November, this organization promotes the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel during the month. Although this challenge may strike fear in any writer's heart, be brave - NaNoWriMo.org provides a plethora of tools and support to help you reach your goal. Last year, NaNoWriMo welcomed nearly a half-million participants! If you have ever considered writing a novel, this may be the challenge for you.

Need inspiration? Hundreds of NaNoWriMo novels have been traditionally published. They include Sara Gruen’s Water for Elephants, Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus, Hugh Howey’s Wool, Rainbow Rowell’s Fangirl, Jason Hough’s The Darwin Elevator, and Marissa Meyer’s Cinder. If you have ever considered writing a novel, this may be the challenge for you. Start by clicking here to learn how NaNoWriMo works.

Harper College CE's Writing Studio encourages writers of all genres to join in this challenge. If you've ever wanted to write a book, this is the perfect time to make your dream a reality! Register for our "Write A Novel in 30 Days Workshop" for structured guidance. In this accelerated course, you will review novel elements, participate in group critiques, experiment with creative writing exercises, and take advantage of in-class novel writing time. From novel planning, to writing, to next steps, this class will help you reach your goal. Register at ce.harpercollege.edu. Last year, students were inspired to write hundreds of thousands of words towards their novels and memoirs, including a completed novel destined for printing this December.

The Writing Studio is proud to partner with the Harper College Library as an official Write-In Host for NaNoWriMo 2018. Join us for the following free events (no registration necessary):

To kick off the challenge, we present a free introductory class: "Resources for Writers", Thursday, 10/18, from 7-8 p.m., at the Harper College Library, Building F, Room F221.

• Is your writing authentic? Do you have enough accurate details to immerse your reader in your story? Learn how the Harper College Library can help you find resources to meet those goals. This class will show you how to find books on writing and learn resources for researching facts and details to add dimension and authenticity to your story, characters, and setting. Working on a story set in the Civil War, the 1960's, the Harlem Rennaissance? Name your project's place or era, and we'll help you find the specialized resource to help create context and enrich your stories.

The Harper College Library (Building F) offers space for you to write your novel, providing the perfect environment for productivity. Drop in to any or all of our scheduled or open Write-In sessions - no reservations are needed.

• Scheduled Write-In Morning Sessions: Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, Library, Room F221
• Scheduled Write-In Evening Sessions: Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m., 11/7, 11/14, 11/28, Library, Room F221
• Open Write-Ins: Come in whenever the library (located in Building F) is open, find an available spot and start writing! Hours: Mondays-Thursdays 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., Fridays 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Sundays 1-5 p.m. Note: the campus is closed 11/21-11/25.

For details, visit our blog or our CE homepage at ce.harpercollege.edu.
Happy Writing!