NanoWriMo and The Social Component #SocialCafe 7.43
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- What is #NaNoWriMo and why should you care?
A1a: #NaNoWriMo is the hashtag (and nickname) for National Novel Writing Month – where you are challenged to write a whole book of 50,000 words in the month of November. https://t.co/Ucki5PNVvZ #SocialCafe— #SocialCafe Team (@socialcafechat) October 24, 2018 | A1 #NaNoWriMo is an awesome opportunity for writing - built-in accountability and goals (i.e. 1000 words per day). It helps you get the job done! #SocialCafe— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) October 24, 2018 |
- Can you join in the #NaNoWriMo challenge even if you don’t write fiction? Please explain...
A2: Creatives are not known for following the rules, and #NaNoWriMo understands. There is a group specifically for the rebels that have something different they want to work on. After you sign up on the website join the NaNo Rebels group! #SocialCafe— #SocialCafe Team (@socialcafechat) October 24, 2018 | A2 From what I am hearing from @Kathrynclang - the answer would be yes, right? Do I win a prize? lol #SocialCafe— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) October 24, 2018 |
- Have you ever participated in #NaNoWriMo before and if so what was your favorite part of the experience?
A3: I've been doing #NaNoWriMo for about 8 years. I love the encouragement from the community, the challenge of the spork, and that I can write a full MG novel in one month!#SocialCafe https://t.co/iditibCulG— Kathryn Lang (@Kathrynclang) October 24, 2018 | A3 I've participated most years in #NaNoWriMo and loved it! #SocialCafe— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) October 24, 2018 |
- What was your least favorite part of the experience?
A4: My least favorite part of #NaNoWriMo is my family still expects me to do the normal things (like feed them).#SocialCafe https://t.co/Xr990y77N2— Kathryn Lang (@Kathrynclang) October 24, 2018 | A4 I think it is just time... that is always an issue but not the fault of #NaNoWriMo In fact, if anything, they make it easier, even for the time-constrained authors #SocialCafe— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) October 24, 2018 |
- How can you bring others into the #NaNoWriMo challenge and create more engagement?
A5: This year I'm going to lead an accountability group. I think I may put something together here on Twitter!#SocialCafe https://t.co/OBhTrlmZBr— Kathryn Lang (@Kathrynclang) October 24, 2018 | A5: You can stay engaged by creating an accountability group – either through the NaNoWriMo website, slack, or social media platforms. #SocialCafe— #SocialCafe Team (@socialcafechat) October 24, 2018 |
- What are more ways to stay engaged and social while remaining focused on your own writing during #NaNoWriMo?
A6: Yes . . . but you have to be sure your guard your writing time! I wrote at the top of the hour for 15 minutes. Even if I only did it a few times a day, I would get my word count in each day!#SocialCafe https://t.co/AqwQhYbi8F— Kathryn Lang (@Kathrynclang) October 24, 2018 | A6 Group accountability and personal accountability. Also, ask your family for support! #SocialCafe— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) October 24, 2018 |
- Do you know of any online meetups for #NaNoWriMo? Please share groups or chats that are helping you stay accountable during November.
A7: I don't know many #writing groups for #nanowrimo2018 but https://t.co/TirefigMzg - the NaNo Word Warriors was my first group. | A7 I don't know of any groups offhand. I took a couple of years off with #NaNoWriMo (blush) #SocialCafe But, the groups are fairly easy to find... especially within the interface.— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) October 24, 2018 |
- Ok, now it is time to brag about what you do well! Your #ShamelessPlug is ...
A8: My #SocialCafe #ShamelessPlug for tonight: I would love to share some weekly #encouragement and #inspiration with you each week – direct to your email. Sign up for Reflections and HOPE https://t.co/ObkbXoPuUJ#expectsomesnarkyrainbows! pic.twitter.com/Tufo4LVFgS— Kathryn Lang (@Kathrynclang) October 24, 2018 | YAY!#SocialCafe pic.twitter.com/WWNs6DIzyZ— Kathryn Lang (@Kathrynclang) October 24, 2018 |
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#SocialCafe Twitter Chat Announcement
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Twitter Event Details
- Date: 10/23/2018
- Time: 6:00 pm PST/PDT (9:00 pm EST/EDT).
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Twitter Event Questions
- What is #NaNoWriMo and why should you care?
- Can you join in the #NaNoWriMo challenge even if you don’t write fiction? Please explain...
- Have you ever participated in #NaNoWriMo before and if so what was your favorite part of the experience?
- What was your least favorite part of the experience?
- How can you bring others into the #NaNoWriMo challenge and create more engagement?
- What are more ways to stay engaged and social while remaining focused on your own writing during #NaNoWriMo?
- Do you know of any online meetups for #NaNoWriMo? Please share groups or chats that are helping you stay accountable during November.
- Ok, now it is time to brag about what you do well! Your #ShamelessPlug is ...
Format: Q&A
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