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Denver Write-a-Thon!

Tirjasdyn — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:39:59 +0000

The 3rd Annual Denver Write-a-Thon Thread!

Check back for details. (still ironing out the place!)
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Denver vs Glasgow!

Tirjasdyn — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:52:38 +0000

That's right folks, we've been challenged to ANOTHER word war! They are out to get us this year but we can beat them!

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Atlanta vs Denver: A Battle of Epic Proportions

Tirjasdyn — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:04:20 +0000

I received this today from Atlanta ML Mattkinsi:

" Last year, you guys were one rank higher than us in total word count, and quite a bit higher in amount donated. We of the Atlanta region hereby challenge you to an epic battle-slash-friendly competition for the month of November – a battle of word counts, a battle of fund-raising. Y’all game?"

We’re so totally game, aren’t we? We were in the top ten last year for word count and 11th for fund-raising. Let’s beat the tar out of them!

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Important Links

Tirjasdyn — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:33:54 +0000

Some of our links are under Regional info. But that seems pretty limited so here's a break down of links:

Denver Nanos Website - you can find links to everything, news, calendar, word count tools mailing list and our facebook page here:

http://dennanos.org
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Edgewater Write-in anyone?

forbiddenwar45 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:11:32 +0000

Anyone interested in a downtown Edgewater write in? About Sheridan and 25th Ave. There are some great restaurants and bars that are open late. It could be fun. The person who writes the least (probably me) could buy appetizers!
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Belmar group

buddharun — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:23:18 +0000

At this evening's gathering, which was rather well attended I might add, there was mention made of some interest in meeting on Saturdays for those that live closer to Belmar. I'm down with that if there is interest. The suggested time was around noon or similar time so people could be there and get a meal at the same time. Methinks it's just a good excuse to eat and write at the same time, but did we ever really need an excuse for that?

So I'm thinking perhaps 11-1 or 12-2 (longer if anyone wants to stay longer of course, or feel free to leave earlier). Anyone interested?
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Meet Up/Write in - Casa Bonita

Hideyo — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:40:43 +0000

Sooo. I think this should extend to all of Denver/Colorado.

It has come to my recent attention that one of my friends has never been to Casa Bonita, and has lived in Colorado since she was 2. This makes me incredibly sad, and a bit horrified (Oh man, you should see the MSN conversation, it's pretty epic)

So this is my suggestion A Casa Bonita meet up, sometime over one of the weekends. (I'd really like to go, so hopefully not Saturday afternoon). Other than that I have no idea, I just wanted to see if anyone else was up for it, and had any ideas over what time? (We don't even have to write, it can just be a fun time to get to know each other.)
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Anyone in the Capitol Hill area looking for a place to write?

Niassa — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:50:27 +0000

Penn St Perk has contacted us to let us know that they are very writer-friendly. They're on the corner of 13th and Pennsylvania. They have free wi-fi and plenty of seating. They are officially opening up Tuesday 11/10 and 11/24 from 6p - 8p for any NaNoWriMos that would like to write. Additionally, they would like to open up Tuesday evenings for writers year-round, so if you're looking for some place to go after November to work on edits, or maybe put together your own critique group downtown, they are more than happy to accommodate.

I think it's so wonderful to not only have a business be willing to work with us and offer us space, let alone to actually contact US instead of the other way around. I'm definitely tempted to make a trip up to Cap Hill just to check them out!

I'm going to put this on the Calendar with a map in case anyone would like to take advantage of this wonderful offer. And hey, we can never have too many write-ins, right? :-)

Happy word-crafting!
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Larkspur Write-Ins

Thystle — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:46:12 +0000

Larkspur Pizza has graciously offered space for Wednesday night write-ins! They have free wi-fi, limited outlets (1 plus extension cord- we're working on it), and a friendly staff that makes excellent pizza, calzones, panini and soup. Write ins will be Wednesday the 11th, 18th and 25th from 7is till whenever (whenever being 9 or so)

Larkspur Pizza http://maps.google.com/maps/place?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:officia...
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Your best word count in one day???

MntnFemme — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:02:49 +0000

Today I wrote 7,616 words. And my back is killing me. So how many words have you written in one day? I'm sure JupiterSTar's totals will be frightening! Anybody else?

sherrill
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Littleton Area (South West Plaza Mall ) NOVEMBER THREAD (Sunday 8 - 15th )

Alyssa.Wynkoop — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:52:58 +0000

Goodevening Wrimos, Alyssa here - Broadcasting live from Denver! The weather's a bit chilly....*static and voice warps causing me to sound like a cow* Things are - MOOOO....MOOOving along well in November!

I had intended to have the Littleton/Highlands Ranch/Denver Wrimo-ers meet again before week one had ended but! Inevitably life has thrown us some curveballs.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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NOVEMBER 8th, SUNDAY At 11 AM

I will be hosting a meeting at the Borders Cafe in Southwest Plaza Mall, Off Bowles and Wadsworth

The Cafe is located on the second level and is easiest to access by the parking lot at Dick's Sporting Goods.

To avoid any confusion and plan to have enough power strips to be included in the activities you MUST CALL TO RSVP.

If you aren't sure if you can come, call anyway and I will put you on a backup list.

Otherwise, you are welcome to stop by and say hello but be prepared to fight for an outlet.

We will most likely be ending around 5 or 6 pm.

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Call me at 720-413-1456 ANYTIME of day, expect to leave a message. I also use text messaging, please clearly identify yourself as a wrimo-er.

I will also be available ANYTIME, Monday - Wed for 1-1 or smaller group meetings.

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Add me to MSN Messanger - Lilacbreeze@live.com to chat!

As I said, Anyone who knows me, I am very friendly and never hesitate to call me

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THINGS TO BRING

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Please Bring to Sunday's Meeting:

-Laptop/Netbook if you desire
-Pen/Pencil (Everyone)
-A silly hat/Shirt/Pair of Socks
-Money/Snack for when we get hungry
-Open Mind

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Essentially this is, for those who need it - A write in. For others it is a Plot Doctoring Session.

When you arrive you will tell us what your writing goal is, to catch up, keep pace or get ahead. We will be writing those down and as each person reaches their goal we can do some fun activities I have planned, or merely reward ourselves with cookies from the cafe.

+++++++++++ If you are someone under 18 ( I myself am ) and your parents have any questions or concerns, THEY ARE WELCOME TO CALL ME. +++++++++++++++

I will be happy to explain Wrimo, our plans and safety measures to them.

I look forward to seeing you all and I appologize for such short notice.

All my Love,

-Alyssa

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Sat. Afternoon Meet-ups in Central Denver

MntnFemme — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:12:20 +0000

Is there any interest in a Saturday Afternoon (2-4pm) Meet up in Central Denver? This would be for discussion, reading portions of our novels (if interested), plot ninja-outwitting and laughter.

Geez Louise, a Coffee House
4924 E. Colfax, Denver 80220
(Intersection of E. Colfax and Elm St.)
303/322-3833

This is a great coffee house that gets slow about 2 pm on Saturdays...I love it!

Let me know if you are interested, so I can get a number to tell the owners.

Sherrill

(ps. writing would be allowed if you can write around the talking and there is free wifi as well as coffee and tea and tasty treats)
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Lakewood NaNos?

buddharun — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:02:21 +0000

I know a group meets over by Colorado Mills. I'm a lot closer to the Belmar area and was wondering if anyone else in this general vicinity that wants to get together some time. Or, even better, if you're near the Bear Creek area.
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Broken 5 digit word counts? CHeer here!

forbiddenwar45 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:43:17 +0000

Okay, I know it's a meaningless milestone, but 10,000 words, AKA 20% should be celebrated. So give a shout out when you hit this mark. I did just a few minuets ago, and I want to celebrate. Anyone got chocolate cake?
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Behind on your wordcount? Yeah, me too.

spleen — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:30:41 +0000

I can't join the on-pace thread yet, so I'm starting my own! I feel like I'm bailing enough water to keep afloat, but there's still a hole in the boat. I'm depending on long stretches of bathrobe-clad writing time this weekend to help repair all the leaks in my willpower and get me ahead in case I continue to come up short on weekdays.

Some years it goes easy, other years 50K is a lot of work. I think this year will be the latter for me. But I WILL get there!
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Writers Group

DrewEwing — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:58:03 +0000

Hey Everyone,

My name is Drew and I am a writer who lives in Thornton. I am currently going to school for writing and hope to one day teach writing at the college level (though this is a long ways away yet). In the mean time I want to create a group of writers, about 6-8 people who could meet 2-4 times a month on Sunday's, the time being flexible of course. I have a great business center with a large boardroom style table that the group could begin meeting at, we could of course, change where we meet and when but it is a start.

I want the focus of these get togethers to be focused mainly on the craft of fiction with some poetry from time to time. I want this group to be a friendly place to share work, trade ideas and discuss our craft of writing. I hope that this post stirs a lot of interest and assuming it does, it would be great if everyone sending me an email would include what they want get from the group and what they think they can contribute to the writers who will be joining them. I appreciate everyone taking the time to read and respond and best of luck in your NaNoWriMo pursuits.

My email is mrhaus@gmail.com. I would prefer an email over a post to this thread but I will check back to see if people replied.

Cheers everyone,
Drew
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1500+ and rising

MikeWrites.NaNo09 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:08:31 +0000

In honor of reaching this admittedly minor milestone, a snippet for your perusal.

'A human being's reaction time is highly variable, and calculating the average time for a given individual under a given set of circumstances is a very complex matter indeed. On average, though, a normal, healthy person can react to an expected stimulus in about zero point seven seconds, zero point five of which are used in reaction time, with the remaining point two seconds used for movement. The man's thumb received impulses from the appropriate section in the man's brain, directing it to move toward the palm of the man's hand. The muscles received the impulses and contracted as instructed. The thumb, which had been lightly resting on the button of a small radio transmitter, pressed inward as far as it could, until resistance caused by the transmitter's casing forced it to stop after travelling only a fraction of an inch. It didn't matter; it was enough."
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South West Plaza Mall- Borders Cafe!

Alyssa.Wynkoop — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:24:53 +0000

Hello Fellow Denver-area-lites.

I am Alyssa, I work at the South West Plaza Mall, and I work there everyday! So the way I plan on succeeding this year is by novelizing everyday in Borders Cafe, with their gracious free wifi and GREAT Coffee.

Making this a specific post so I can snag those of you who live close!

I am extremely friendly, and have a lot of enthusiasm for this year.

For anyone who may be in the area some time in November be sure to Message me, or email me at Lilacbreeze@live.com

I'm happy to exchange a photo, or make plans!

:D Happy October NaNos, Let's make this planning time count!

-Lyss
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Impromptu Write-ins

peacekeeper — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:59:18 +0000

Starting this thread in case anyone will be out and about writing somewhere in the Metro area and wouldn't mind some company from your fellow crazies. Just post the location, times you will be there, and a way to be identified.

I will be at the 120th and Washington B & N from roughly 10:30 to 12:00, possibly to 14:00. I will be the fellow scribbling furiously in a notebook, yes the paper kind. I'm doing my nano in long hand again. Can't break traditions, now can I? ;) Hope to see you there-Bob
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Facebook anyone?

KRusch — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:45:43 +0000

Is anyone on Facebook? For me it's a better communication tool than Twitter or forums.
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Wash Park/DU area folks?

Erdewild — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:36:52 +0000

Are there any around? It'd be great to set up a meetup or writein somewhere nearby, here... but I'm not sure how many might be around my area.

Would love to meet ya!

Peace
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Aurora Public Libraries closing

forbiddenwar45 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:11:14 +0000

Just a note, due to yesterday's vote most of Aurora Public Libraries are closing and the rest are cutting their hours. So if you had plans for writing at the library or using the libraries WiFi or their computers to write your 50,000 words, you may have to make other arrangements.

Remember, if you didn't vote yesterday, you can't complain.
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Denver NaNos on Twitter

jeff.kirvin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:36:51 +0000

Last night at the kickoff party we talked about passing around Twitter handles so we can all follow each other. I'm at http://www.twitter.com/jeffkirvin

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So whose on pace!?

Alyssa.Wynkoop — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:29:20 +0000

http://img682.imageshack.us/i/wordninja7k.jpg/

This is how I am doing it. Funny hat, gloves and obnoxious grinning at people who walk by?

I urge you to email me if you are falling behind already ( lilacbreeze@live.com ) for the simple reason I have additional silly hats I can lend out, that and I have free-time to harass to you to write :)

Best of luck, and YES LITTLETON WRIMOS I am working on planning another event, god knows we need some laughter amidst the word storm.

Please post a short excerpt from your novel with your shoutout :)

Mine:

"Bradly stood on the front porch for nearly three quarters of an hour, rapping on the door begging his sister to at least return him the car keys he had put down on the table adjacent to the door. "For God's Sake! My - clothes - are - in - the -car!"he said through the door emphasizing each word with a hard 'knock' against it's wood paneling. Eventually he resorted to calling a taxicab, but not before screaming some of the foulest words that had ever graced the Blackvale home!"

Yay for unedittedness. :)

Much Love,

Princess Word Ninja 'Bubbles'
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Auraria Campus Meet Up?

DaNoodleBox — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 05:14:56 +0000

Hey! I'm a junior at CU Denver - just transferred! I think last year there were some meet ups on campus for NaNos, and I was wondering if any Metro/UCD/CCD students wanted to pull the same thing this year! I'm on campus pretty much all day Tuesday and Thursday, with a block of classes at 4pm-6:45. Long story as to why I'm on campus all the time on Tues/Thurs.

Anyways, if anyone wanted to meet up for a write-in, meet-up, or just a study session with fellow wrimos, I think that would be pretty neat. Oh, and all days brainstorming is okay...because who knows? Maybe I'm the only one on campus who has classes on these days.

Anyone with me? :)
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