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== Chicago Western Suburbs -- NaNoWriMo ==
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= NaperWriMo =
  
=== Web Tools Useful for Writers ===
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== NaperWriMo ==
* [http://wordsmiths.net/Maygra/RTG.htm|Random Title Generator]
 
* [/fog|A readability analysis CGI]
 
  using Lingua::EN::Fathom and the UNIX style utility.
 
* [http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/thesaurus|Merriam-Webster OnLine]
 
* [http://freemind.sourceforge.net|Freemind open source software for mind mapping]; see also [http://www.tranglos.com/free/keynote.html|Keynote]
 
  
=== Writing Advice and Articles ===
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Welcome to the [http://wikipedia.sourceforge.net/ MediaWiki] instance supporting the  [[Chicago Western Suburbs|cities and suburbs west of Chicago]]). Feel free to look around and help edit pages on this wiki. See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page these instructions on MediaWiki markup] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents these help instructions]. Visit [http://naperwrimo.org our blog for the latest news and helpful articles] or [http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/node/200 our NaNoWriMo regional forum]. We also have a [http://www.cafepress.com/naperwrimo cafepress shop] that helps offset our local expenses.  
* [http://www.rsingermanson.com/html/the_snowflake.html|"The Snowflake Process for Writing a Novel" by Randall Ingermanson]
 
* [http://www.talewins.com/plotting.htm|"Plotting" by Jeff Heisler, of Heisler Ink]
 
* [http://www.writing-world.com/fiction/plot.shtml|"Plotting by Personality" by Marg McAlister]
 
* [http://www.sfwa.org/beware/copyright.html|Copyright info] and  
 
  [http://www.sfwa.org/beware/epublishers.html|Electronic publishing] info from the Science Fiction Writers of America.
 
* [http://www.hollylisle.com/|HollyLisle.com]
 
* [http://www.midtel.net/~roediger/faq.html|Patrice Kindl, Children's Author]
 
* [http://www.underdown.org/basics.htm|Getting Started: Really Basic Information for Children's Writers and Illustrators]
 
* [http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/guides/guide-display/-/3E0D2R49QS6FV/102-1456311-9564914|Amazon.com: So You'd Like to... Write Classical Children's Fantasy]
 
* [http://www.nanoedmo.org/|National Novel Editing Month] (<em>March</em>)
 
* [http://arwenbooks.com/a_brilliant_opening.htm|The Opening Sentence]
 
* [http://creativecommons.org/projects/founderscopyright/|Founders' Copyright | Creative Commons]
 
  
=== Writing Communities ===
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''Important disclaimer: this website is managed by the [[West Suburban Writers|West Suburban Writers]], not [http://nanowrimo.org NaNoWriMo].''
* [http://www.fmwriters.com|Forward Motion Writer's Community] -- looks really good!
 
* [http://www.critters.org|aburt's critters Writers' Workshop], a large, active community of writers who
 
  help each other through frequent critiques.
 
* [http://www.scbwi.org/|The Society of Children's Book Writers &amp; Illustrators]
 
* [http://www.geocities.com/arwzone/|ARWZ.com: Alternative Reality Writers' Zone. An online community for writers and readers of speculative fiction: fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, horror, supernatural, cross genre]
 
* [http://diaryland.com/error.phtml|Diaryland members area]
 
* [http://www.write-on.org/|Write On! || Discuss the art and craft of writing]
 
  
=== Self Publishing ===
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== What is NaperWriMo?  ==
* [http://www.lulu.com/|Lulu: Marketplace for digital content]
 
  
=== Writing References ===
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Originally created to be a local partner to [http://www.nanowrimo.org NaNoWriMo] that provided the international organization, structure and online forums but relied on local (regional) organizations for the face-to-face support and local events (preparatory events and write-ins) that really enrich the whole NaNoWriMo experience.  
* [http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/errors.html|Common Errors in English]
 
  
=== Other Writing Links ===
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NaperWriMo regionally represents the cities and suburbs west of Chicago. Do [http://naperwrimo.org/calendar.php visit our calendar of events] (most events are October-December).
* [http://www.internet-resources.com/writers/wrlinks-wordstuff.htm|Internet writing links for writers]
 
* [http://www.nanowrimo.org/userinfo.php?uid=9203|lazym] posted this at NaNo:
 
<blockquote>
 
** [http://www.kleimo.com/random/name.cfm|What's in a name?]
 
** [http://www.20000-names.com/|Random name generator] uses data from the US Census to match first and
 
  last names with differing degrees of probability
 
** [http://www.behindthename.com/|Names from around the world]
 
** [http://genforum.genealogy.com/surnames/a.html|Etymology and history of first names]
 
** [http://www.seventhsanctum.com/index-name.php|Surnames]
 
** [http://nine.frenchboys.net/country.php| Evil name, planet name, angel and demon name generators]
 
  Plus lots of links and a place name generator
 
  
==== Where am I? ====
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We're a fun group that even has [http://naperwrimo.org/songs.php our own regional songs], which have figured into our friendly wagers with other regions over total regional wordcount.
[http://www.erikbenson.com/nanowrimo-report-card.xls|A phenomenally complete Excel spreadsheet] that helps
 
you keep track of your progress. It could save you time, unless you use it obsessively
 
just to watch the charts and graphs change. Includes a morale tracker.
 
  
==== What AM I doing? ====
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= Novel Quest =
[http://www.thescriptorium.net|character worksheet and other resources]
 
It may be a bit late muck around with plotting, but you never know what
 
you're gonna need. This is where our character worksheet came from.
 
The site also includes character biography worksheet, fantasy and sci-fi
 
world-building forms, and story starters.
 
  
==== Is this for real? ====
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== What is Novel Quest?  ==
Check out the Character and Plot Realism thread on the
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[http://www.nanowrimo.org/modules/newbb|NaNo forum]. This
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Novel Quest is a free, annual, motivational challenge to writers to complete their novel writing or editing goal (e.g., 50,000 words or 50 hours of editing or some combination of the two) during the thirty days in November. There are regional in-person, virtual, and hybrid events to help participants stay motivated while having fun in the process.
is the place to go for the skinny on weight-lifting, Italian folk magic,
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creative assassinations, or summoning angelic beings. It's also a
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Our primary community for this Illinois Novel Quest is within the suburbs of Chicago; however, we host most events in hybrid fashion.
great place to mess around when all you really want to do is, well,
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procrastinate.
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With our community, we offer participants: free preparatory workshops (both in person and via a free online stream) to better understand the craft of writing, a community to support and encourage writers working towards their goals, and dedicated writing time (offered in person by volunteers and on Zoom, YouTube, Twitch, and Discord!).
</blockquote>
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* [http://www.lulu.com/static/nanowrimo.php|lulu self-publishing company] offered one free published B&W book for each NaNoWriMo
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Novel Quest can be built your way, done at your pace, so that you can make it your personal quest to complete.
novel. Offer expired 01/15/2005 but maybe they'll repeat it.
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* [http://margaretfisk.home.comcast.net/links/writing.htm|A whole bunch of writing resource links] -- found this referred to on
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== Novel Quest How-to Guides and Lists  ==
the [http://www.nanowrimo.org|NaNoWriMo] site.
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* [http://www.tinman.org/nanowrimo/home.html|Found this intriguing nanowrimo resource site] with lots of great tips and tools.
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*[[How do I participate?|How do I participate?]]
* [http://www.gutenberg.org/|Project Gutenberg]
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*[[Pomegranate's Guide for Hosting Write-Ins|Pomegranate's Guide for Hosting Write-Ins]]
* [http://www.gopdg.com/plainlanguage/|plainlanguage.com]
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*[[What to do the rest of the year?|What to do the rest of the year?]]
* [http://dmoz.org/Arts/Writers_Resources/Fiction/|Open Directory - Arts: Writers Resources: Fiction]
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* [http://www.starrigger.net/advice.htp|Writing Advice from Science Fiction author Jeffrey A. Carver]
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= Resources =
* [http://www.tinman.org/nanowrimo/home.html|NaNoWriMo Windsor: National Novel Writing Month 2003]
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* [http://www.moleskineus.com/|Moleskine Notebooks, Journals, and Date Books - MoleskineUS]
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== Things Useful To Writers  ==
* [http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/9/9476.phtml|RPGnet: Review of Nanofictionary]
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* [http://www.wunderland.com/LooneyLabs/Nanofictionary/NanoBlanks.html|NanoBlanks: Make-Your-Own Nanofictionary Cards]
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''These are links to online references useful to writers.''
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== Local lists  ==
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*[[Online NaNoWriMo Resources]] - ''added 2020-10-31''
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*[[Preparatory Workshops]]
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*[[Useful references for writers|useful references for writers]]
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*[[Vim for Writers]] - how to most effectively use the [http://www.vim.org ViM modal text editor] for novel planning and writing
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*[[Book Recommendations|Book Recommendations]]
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*[[Software for writers|software for writers]] and [[Planning software]]
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*[[Guide for Hosting Write-Ins]] - ''2015-09-16''
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*[[Plot emergency twists|plot emergency twists]]
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*[[Use of emotional response|Use of emotional response]]
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*[[Thoughts on a better noveling tool|Thoughts on a better noveling tool]] (based on [http://papel.teiru.net Papel])
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*[[Notes on Editing]] -- ''from the [http://duckon.org DucKon 19] Editing Workshop led by Tom Lee''
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*[[Writer's Die]] -- ''a handy, dandy tool for writers who have a d10 or d20''
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*[[Finding your writer's voice]]
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*[[Backup Solutions for your Novel]]
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== Other lists, sites and articles  ==
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*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ogrpV5cEwY988VA0Vm_hpRbOvlBLoSSeSjdO0JJMLeM/edit?usp=sharing Samma Jaye's Writer's Quick List] - compendium of useful links for writers
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*[http://www.alden.nu/resources.shtml writer's resources] (''alden.nu'')
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*[http://www.truckpoetry.net/resources.php Truck Poetry's NaNo Tools]  
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*[http://www.nanofimo.org/resources.html NaNoWriMo helpful resources] from [http://www.nanofimo.org/ National Novel Finishing Month]  
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*[http://syrinxkat.googlepages.com/nanotools NaNo Tools]  
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*[http://www.behindthename.com/random/ Behind The Name random name generator] recommended by [.Ka.Destiny.]  
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** ''[http://surnames.behindthename.com/ You can use it for last names too!]'' (thanks to [http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/participants/eb87 eb87]
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*[http://www.kathybright.com/nanorewards.html Kathy's NaNo Rewards] - motivational aids for NaNoWriMo
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= Events =
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== Illinois::Naperville Events and Resources  ==
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<big>For the calendar and latest event information, see [http://naperwrimo.org/events naperwrimo.org/events].</big>
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== History ==
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=== 2013 NaperWriMo ===
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*[[2013 Events]]
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=== 2012 NaperWriMo ===
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*[[2012 Events]]
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=== 2011 NaperWriMo ===
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*[[2011 Events]]
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=== 2010 NaperWriMo ===
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*[http://naperwrimo.org/wp/2010/12/06/pictures-from-our-tgio/ Pictures from the 2010 TGIO]
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*[http://graphing.teiru.net/2010/wordwar_calgary/ 2010 word war with Calgary]
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*[http://graphing.teiru.net/2010/#naperwrimo_scanpost 2010 NaperWriMo scanpost graphs]
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*[http://graphing.teiru.net/2010/#Naperville 2010 Naperville graph] (whole region)
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*[[2010 Events]]
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*[[2010 Flyers]]
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''Note: Illinois::Naperville has existed as a separate region since 2005; for more information, see [[Region history]]''
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= Chatroom =
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== Regional Discord Chatroom ==
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Be sure to join our [https://naperwrimo.org/discord Discord-based NaperWriMo chat room]
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NaperWriMo

Welcome to the MediaWiki instance supporting the cities and suburbs west of Chicago). Feel free to look around and help edit pages on this wiki. See these instructions on MediaWiki markup and these help instructions. Visit our blog for the latest news and helpful articles or our NaNoWriMo regional forum. We also have a cafepress shop that helps offset our local expenses.

Important disclaimer: this website is managed by the West Suburban Writers, not NaNoWriMo.

What is NaperWriMo?

Originally created to be a local partner to NaNoWriMo that provided the international organization, structure and online forums but relied on local (regional) organizations for the face-to-face support and local events (preparatory events and write-ins) that really enrich the whole NaNoWriMo experience.

NaperWriMo regionally represents the cities and suburbs west of Chicago. Do visit our calendar of events (most events are October-December).

We're a fun group that even has our own regional songs, which have figured into our friendly wagers with other regions over total regional wordcount.

What is Novel Quest?

Novel Quest is a free, annual, motivational challenge to writers to complete their novel writing or editing goal (e.g., 50,000 words or 50 hours of editing or some combination of the two) during the thirty days in November. There are regional in-person, virtual, and hybrid events to help participants stay motivated while having fun in the process.

Our primary community for this Illinois Novel Quest is within the suburbs of Chicago; however, we host most events in hybrid fashion.

With our community, we offer participants: free preparatory workshops (both in person and via a free online stream) to better understand the craft of writing, a community to support and encourage writers working towards their goals, and dedicated writing time (offered in person by volunteers and on Zoom, YouTube, Twitch, and Discord!).

Novel Quest can be built your way, done at your pace, so that you can make it your personal quest to complete.

Novel Quest How-to Guides and Lists

Things Useful To Writers

These are links to online references useful to writers.

Local lists

Other lists, sites and articles

Illinois::Naperville Events and Resources

For the calendar and latest event information, see naperwrimo.org/events.

History

2013 NaperWriMo

2012 NaperWriMo

2011 NaperWriMo

2010 NaperWriMo

Note: Illinois::Naperville has existed as a separate region since 2005; for more information, see Region history

Regional Discord Chatroom

Be sure to join our Discord-based NaperWriMo chat room