NaNoWriMo – National Novel Writing Month!
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). For many people, it means writing, writing, and more writing, until they have written 50,000 words of a novel by the end of November. Now, in its 23rd year, NaNoWriMo challenges participants to write a new/original work in 30 days—between 12:00 a.m. November 1 and 11:59 p.m. November 30. This writing marathon offers the perfect challenge for those who want to jump-start a novel. Get ready with the Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library.
The Nuts & Bolts of Drafting a Novel (in-person workshop)
In this workshop, you’ll learn from Laura Maylene Walter (Ohio Center for the Book Fellow and the author of Body of Stars) what it takes to sit down and write a novel. It’s a perfect segue for writers planning to complete NaNoWriMo.
Saturday, September 24 – 2:00 pm
Cleveland Public Library, Main Library, 2nd floor
Novel Writing Workshop with Seth Borgen (online workshop)
Get ready for National Novel Writing Month with Seth Borgen, the author of If I Die In Ohio, presents a workshop for writers and aspiring novelists.
Saturday, October 1 – 2:30 pm
National Novel Writing Month Prep (in-person workshop)
Prepare for the most intense writing experience of the year: learn about resources, discuss/brainstorm projects, and receive feedback in a safe space. (held at Cleveland Public Library, Main Library, 2nd floor)
Saturday, October 29 – 3:30 pm
Cleveland Public Library, Main Library, 2nd floor
NaNoWriMo: Come Write-In (online)
Every Saturday in November – Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26 – the Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library will provide 90-minute write-ins via Zoom for National Novel Writing Month. This is the perfect way to dedicate writing time to your project. You only have to register once to attend one or ALL of the “Come Write-In” sessions!
Every Saturday in November – 12:30 pm
Online via Zoom