WrimoRadio: The Official National Novel Writing Month Podcast

December 1 midnight shout-out

wrimoradio@nanowrimo.org (National Novel Writing Month) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:16:12 +0000

NaNoWriMo's sleep-deprived Program Director Chris Baty says goodbye to the month, and hello to the action-packed weeks ahead.

The Final Weekend!

wrimoradio@nanowrimo.org (National Novel Writing Month) — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:53:17 +0000

Lights! Camera! Action! Here, in the closing hours of NaNoWriMo 2008, WrimoRadio brings you a conversation with Sara Gruen, whose NaNo novel Water For Elephants is being made into a major motion picture! Tune in to hear about your role in the film.

We also hear our final “Word of the Week” from Olga, Brooklyn ML extraordinaire.

Here’s your final chance to answer our QOTW. You know the drill: grab a microphone, sit down at your computer, and record yourself answering the following: My name is {blank} from {blank} and I’m celebrating the end of my NaNo by {blank}. Keep your answer to 15 seconds or less, and email the WAV or mp3 file to wrimoradio@nanowrimo.org on or before Wednesday, Dec 3rd.

We’ll be back in December, with a final celebratory “wrap-up” episode for NaNoWriMo 2008.

This episode of WrimoRadio, like everything about National Novel Writing Month, is brought to you by you—yes, you—the generous individuals who have contributed to NaNoWriMo. Donating is easy—simply go to nanowrimo.org and click on Donation Station.

This week’s music:
“WrimoRadio Theme Song” by Chris Baty
“Sunset” by Yamasaki
“The One” by The Woodshedders
“Hasta La Vista” by AjT

Thanks to the Podsafe Music Network for the tunes, and soundsnap.com for the sound effects

Wednesday, Week Four!

wrimoradio@nanowrimo.org (National Novel Writing Month) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:58:14 +0000

Today on WrimoRadio, we interview a soldier who is noveling in Baghdad. Then it’s on to Los Angeles, to hear from a group of Young Writers. We also have one last QOTW for you to answer!

We love hearing your answers to our Question of the Weekj! You know the drill: grab a microphone, sit down at your computer, and record yourself answering the following: My name is [blank] from [blank] and I’m celebrating the end of my NaNo by [blank]. Keep your answer to 15 seconds or less, and email the WAV or mp3 file to wrimoradio@nanowrimo.org on or
before Wednesday, Dec 3rd.

We’ll be playing your answers on our December wrap-up episode.

Be sure to tune to our next episode, when Chris Baty interviews Sara Gruen, author of the New York Times bestselling NaNo novel Water For Elephants.

This episode of WrimoRadio, like everything about National Novel Writing Month, is brought to you by you—yes, you—the generous individuals who have contributed to NaNoWriMo. Donating is easy!

This week’s music:
“WrimoRadio Theme Song” by Chris Baty
“Funktown Groove” by Darryl Allen
“Mexico” by Yamasaki
“Pescado” by The Ukulele Hipster Kings
“Into The Light” by Dave Percell

Thanks to the Podsafe Music Network for the tunes, and soundsnap.com for the sound effects

Monday, Week Four!

wrimoradio@nanowrimo.org (National Novel Writing Month) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:22:08 +0000

Get your motor running…today on WrimoRadio we’re revving up our engines in preparation for the final week of the challenge. Today, we get the scoop on what to expect during Week Four from our New York Nanos, and hear your answers to our QOTW!

WrimoRadio would like to extend a special thank you to our New York City NaNos: Erin, Olivia, Alexis, Marsha, Teresa, Dan, and Olga, for all of their great stories, as well as their insight into this crazy and wonderful thing that is NaNoWriMo.

We’ll be back on Wednesday to interview a Marine who is Nanoing in Baghdad. We’ll also hear from a Los Angeles-based group of Young Writers, so be sure to tune in.

This episode of WrimoRadio, like everything else about National Novel Writing Month, is brought to you by you—yes, you—the generous individuals who have contributed to NaNoWriMo. Donating is easy—simply go to nanowrimo.org and click on Donations.

This week’s music:
“WrimoRadio Theme Song” by Chris Baty
“Upstairs” by Weather Channel
“Mental Toothache” by Chewy Marble
“What The World Needs” by The Ukelele Hipster Kings

Thanks to the Podsafe Music Network for the tunes, and soundsnap.com for the sound effects

Friday, Week Three!

wrimoradio@nanowrimo.org (National Novel Writing Month) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:44:02 +0000

WrimoRadio welcomes Chris Baty back to our studios for a chat with Ian Randall Wilson, who teaches NaNoWriMo to UCLA students. Also: Word of the Week, and a chance to dance your writing blues away with our end-of-episode funk party!

On today’s episode, Chris Baty interviews Ian Randall Wilson, a UCLA professor who teaches a course on NaNoWriMo. Ian’s got great tips for this upcoming week to maximize your word count and emerge victorious! We also hear from Brooklyn ML Olga, with our Word of the Week, and invite you to get up out of your writing chair and get down with our end-of-episode funk jam. Shake some feeling back into those carpal tunnels!

This episode of WrimoRadio is brought to you by Redroom.com.

This week’s music:
“WrimoRadio Theme Song” by Chris Baty
“Santa Maria” by Will Kriski
“Dog” by Torsans
“E-Funk” by The Moot

Thanks to the Podsafe Music Network for the tunes, and soundsnap.com for our sound effects.

Wednesday, Week Three!

wrimoradio@nanowrimo.org (National Novel Writing Month) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:30:45 +0000

Today, WrimoRadio looks at noveling in the workplace with Nanos from London and Seattle. Do their bosses know? Is NaNoWriMo responsible for a global dip in productivity in November? Tune in and find out!

Do you know the way to 30K? Midway through Week Three, and we’re on the quest to reach that milestone by bedtime on Wednesday. But first, take a break with WrimoRadio!

There’s still time to answer our latest Question of the Week. Just grab a computer and a cheap microphone, fire it up, and say the following: "My name is [your name] and I’m from [where you live] and the worst line of prose I’ve written this month is [blank.

Make sure your answer is 15 seconds or less and saved as an MP3 or WAV file, and then email it to us at wrimoradio@nanowrimo.org. We'll put as many of them as we can fit on the air next Monday!

This week’s music:
“WrimoRadio Theme Song” by Chris Baty
“Do You Know the Way to San Jose” by Marilyn Scott
“jojo” by yamasaki
“me, dad & van the man” by Yamasaki
“lounge pop” by AjT
“Positivity” by Timlin

Thanks to the Podsafe Music Network for the tunes!

Monday, Week Three!

wrimoradio@nanowrimo.org (National Novel Writing Month) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:32:30 +0000

Today on WrimoRadio, we’ll hear your answers to our Question of the Week. Thanks to everyone who responded—your answers were fantastic! Once again, we’ll visit with our NYC Nanos, who describe what to expect in Week Three and relate a NaNo anecdote of serious badliness that is very appropriate for this week.

To answer this episode's Question of the Week, just grab a computer and a cheap microphone, fire it up, and say the following: "My name is [your name] and I’m from [where you live] and the worst line of prose I’ve written this month is [blank].

Make sure your answer is 15 seconds or less and saved as an MP3 or WAV file, and then email it to us at wrimoradio@nanowrimo.org. We'll put as many of them as we can fit on the air every Monday!

Be sure to tune in on Wednesday, when we interview Nanos who have taken on the challenge along with their coworkers.

This episode of WrimoRadio is brought to you by RedRoom.com!

This week’s music:
“WrimoRadio Theme Song” by Chris Baty
“Tells second shot” by AjT
“Magic JB Jazz” by AjT
“Petite Elora” by AjT
“I’m No Father My Brother My Brother I’m Only A Son” by Brian Butler

Thanks to the Podsafe Music Network for the tunes!

Friday, Week Two!

wrimoradio@nanowrimo.org (National Novel Writing Month) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:37:19 +0000

WrimoRadio wraps up Week Two with a visit from Toronto ML Debs, one of the co-producers of the NaNoWriMusic 2008 CD. We’ll hear some selections from the disc, and chat with Debs about the stories behind the songs.

The NaNoWriMusic 2008 CD is an official fundraiser for National Novel Writing Month. To purchase a copy, just drop by Toronto's regional website.

Be sure to tune in on Monday, Nov. 17th, when we kick-off week three with your answers to our “Question of the Week”! Your responses have been terrific!

This episode of WrimoRadio sponsored by CreateSpace!

This week’s music:
“WrimoRadio Theme Song” by Chris Baty
“Abundant Harvest” by Between the Words/Chagall
“Nanowrimo, Nanowrimo” by Victoria Anisman Reiner & Errol Elumir
“Ursula's Magic Garden” by Roben & Ross Goodfellow
“Writer's Block” by Deborah Linden & Errol Elumir
“Stillness Within” by Between the Words/Chagall

Thanks to NaNoWriMusic 2008 for the tunes!

Wednesday, Week Two!

wrimoradio@nanowrimo.org (National Novel Writing Month) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:47:30 +0000

UPDATE: WrimoRadio's Santa Barbara studios are under fire evacuation orders, so Friday's episode will be delayed. The podcast must go on; we'll just be a day or two late!

Recently, NaNoWriMo got tagged as "an underground dating site for book nerds." To see if there's any truth to the rumors, we headed to Britain, Nashville, and the Pacific Northwest to poll some NaNo singles on their November love lives.

In today’s episode, WrimoRadio sets out to investigate the rumors that NaNoWriMo is a swinging singles scene. The verdict: Maybe not so much. Thanks to Nanos Chris, Shellie, Claire, and Meredith for assisting us in this episode.

Don’t forget, you have until Friday to respond to our “Question of the Week”. To answer this week’s question, just grab a computer and a cheap microphone, fire it up, and say the following: "My name is [your name] and I’m from [town where you live] and my novel has evolved from [blank] to [blank]."

Make sure your answer is 15 seconds or less and saved as an MP3 or WAV file, and then email it to us at wrimoradio@nanowrimo.org. We'll put as many of them as we can fit on the air every Monday.

Be sure to tune in on Friday, Nov. 14th, when we talk with Debs, a Toronto ML, who was instrumental in putting together NaNoWriMusic 2008 CD. We’ll also be hearing again from Brooklyn ML Olga with another “Word of the Week."

This episode of WrimoRadio sponsored by CreateSpace!

This week’s music:
“WrimoRadio Theme Song” by Chris Baty
“Impromptu For Six Pianos” by Ash Verjee
“bj” by 22
“Angelic Disko”

Thanks to the Podsafe Music Network for the tunes, and soundsnap.com for the way cool sound effects.

Monday, Week Two!

wrimoradio@nanowrimo.org (National Novel Writing Month) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:45:05 +0000

Say it isn’t so! The honeymoon is over. The bloom is off the rose. The euphoria of Week One is but a distant memory. Yes, fellow Nanos, we’ve entered Week Two of the challenge. But never fear, WrimoRadio is here!

In this episode, we hear from our veteran New York Nanos with their NaNo-tested and approved tips on bolstering your word count. We also hear your answers to our “Question of the Week”—Nanos all over the world chime in on how to stay motivated during this make-or-break week of the challenge.

Last week’s response to our “Question of the Week” was just fantastic—thanks to all of you who sent us your audio. Keep ‘em coming! To answer this week’s question, just grab a computer and a cheap microphone, fire it up, and say the following: "My name is [your name] and I’m from [town where you live] and my novel has evolved from [blank] to [blank].

Make sure your answer is 15 seconds or less and saved as an
MP3 or WAV file, and then email it to us at wrimoradio@nanowrimo.org. We'll put as many of them as we can fit on the air every Monday.

Be sure to tune in on Wednesday, Nov. 12th, when we focus on Nanos of the single persuasion. Is it true NaNoWriMo is a swinging scene for singles? Tune in and find out!

This episode of WrimoRadio sponsored by CreateSpace!

This week’s music:
“WrimoRadio Theme Song” by Chris Baty
“Chopin Nocturne 55.1” by In the Hands
“Spy Beach” by This Spy Surfs
“Look!...A Clue! by Get Three Coffins Ready
“Qiyamah” by Kenny Haining
“Rumble Groove” by George Fletcher’s Bourbon Renewal

Thanks to the Podsafe Music Network for the tunes, and soundsnap.com for the way cool sound effects.