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| − | == NaperWriMo = NaNoWriMo + Illinois::Naperville == | + | == NaperWriMo = NaNoWriMo + Illinois::Naperville == |
| − | Welcome to the [http://wikipedia.sourceforge.net/ MediaWiki] instance supporting the Illinois::Naperville region (representing the [[Chicago Western Suburbs]]) of the [http://www.nanowrimo.org National Novel Writing Month] event that is held every November. 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. <b>Our [http://naperwrimo.org/2010 2010 events list will soon be available]</b>
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| − | * ''Important disclaimer: Although this is the official website for the Illinois::Naperville region of NaNoWriMo, this website is managed by the [[West Suburban Writers]], not [http://www.nanowrimo.org NaNoWriMo].''
| + | Welcome to the [http://wikipedia.sourceforge.net/ MediaWiki] instance supporting the Illinois::Naperville region (representing the [[Chicago Western Suburbs|cities and suburbs west of Chicago]]) of the [http://www.nanowrimo.org National Novel Writing Month] contest that is held every November. 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. |
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| − | === What is NaNoWriMo? ===
| + | ''Important disclaimer: Although this is the official website for the [http://naperwrimo.org Illinois::Naperville region of NaNoWriMo], this website is managed by the [[West Suburban Writers|West Suburban Writers]], not [http://nanowrimo.org NaNoWriMo].'' |
| − | See [http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/whatisnano the official explanation] and our local [[Frequently asked questions]] list/press release. In brief, NaNoWriMo is the National Novel Writing Month event that is intended to help motivate people to write and complete their own 50,000+ word novel in the 30 days of November each year. What is the prize? A sense of completion and a handsome PDF file certificate. Amazon's CreateSpace each of the past couple years has, as a promotional event, given each NaNoWriMo winner a paperback copy of their completed book. NaNoWriMo works because of the enthusiasm, energy and supportive spirit of the participants, which is expressed in the [http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/node/200 NaNoWriMo forums] and in live regional events like the ones hosted by Illinois::Naperville.
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| − | === NaNoWriMo How-to Guides and Lists === | + | == What is NaperWriMo? == |
| − | <ul><li>[[How do I participate?]]
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| − | </li><li><a href="http://www.flickguy.com/nano/Affiliation.htm">How to ensure you have set your Home region</a> on NaNoWriMo
| + | [http://www.nanowrimo.org NaNoWriMo] provides the international organization, structure and online forums but relies 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 is what we call our local extension to NaNoWriMo. We (the ''West Suburban Writers'') regionally represent the cities and suburbs west of Chicago. Do [http://naperwrimo.org/calendar.php visit our calendar of events] (most events are October-December). |
| − | </li><li>[[A NaNoWriMo website wishlist]]
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| − | </li><li>[[Pomegranate's Guide for Hosting Write-Ins</a>
| + | 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 NaNoWriMo regions over total regional wordcount. |
| − | </li><li><a href="What to do the rest of the year?">What to do the rest of the year?</a>
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| − | </li></ul>
| + | = NaNoWriMo = |
| − | === What is NaperWriMo? ===
| + | |
| − | <p><a href="http://nanowrimo.org">NaNoWriMo</a> provides the international organization, structure and online forums but relies 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 is what we call our local extension to NaNoWriMo. We (the <i>West Suburban Writers</i>) regionally represent the whole western suburbs of Chicago.
| + | == What is NaNoWriMo? == |
| − | </p><p>We're a fun group that even has <a href="http://naperwrimo.org/songs/">our own regional songs</a>, which have figured into our friendly wagers with other NaNoWriMo regions over total regional wordcount.
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| − | </p><p><b>How old do I have to be?</b> NaNoWriMo actually has two programs:
| + | See [http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/whatisnano the official explanation] and our local [[Frequently asked questions|Frequently Asked Questions]] list/press release. In brief, NaNoWriMo is the National Novel Writing Month contest that is intended to help people write and complete their own 50,000+ word novel in the 30 days of November each year. What is the prize? A sense of completion and a handsome PDF file certificate. CreateSpace each of the past few years has, as a promotion, given each NaNoWriMo winner a paperback copy of their completed book. NaNoWriMo works because of the enthusiasm, energy and supportive spirit of the participants, which is expressed in the [http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/node/200 NaNoWriMo forums] and in live regional events like the ones hosted by Illinois::Naperville. |
| − | </p><p><a href="http://ywp.nanowrimo.org/">The Young Writers Program (YWP)</a> for ages 0-17 (less than 50,000 words in 30 days)
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| − | <a href="http://nanowrimo.org">The original NaNoWriMo</a> for ages 13 and higher (50,000+ words in 30 days).
| + | == NaNoWriMo How-to Guides and Lists == |
| − | </p>
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| − | <h2> Things Useful To Writers </h2>
| + | *[[How do I participate?|How do I participate?]] |
| − | <p><i>These are links to online references useful to writers.</i>
| + | *[http://www.flickguy.com/nano/Affiliation.htm How to ensure you have set your Home region] on NaNoWriMo |
| − | </p>
| + | *[[A NaNoWriMo website wishlist|a NaNoWriMo website wishlist]] |
| − | === Local lists ===
| + | *[[Pomegranate's Guide for Hosting Write-Ins|Pomegranate's Guide for Hosting Write-Ins]] |
| − | <ul><li><a href="Useful references for writers">useful references for writers</a>
| + | *[[What to do the rest of the year?|What to do the rest of the year?]] |
| − | </li><li><a href="Book Recommendations">Book Recommendations</a>
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| − | </li><li><a href="Software for writers">software for writers</a> -- <b>NEW</b>
| + | = Resources = |
| − | </li><li><a href="Plot emergency twists">plot emergency twists</a>
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| − | </li><li><a href="Use of emotional response">Use of emotional response</a>
| + | == Things Useful To Writers == |
| − | </li><li><a href="Thoughts on a better noveling tool">Thoughts on a better noveling tool</a> (based on <a href="http://papel.teiru.net">Papel</a>)
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| − | </li></ul>
| + | ''These are links to online references useful to writers.'' |
| − | === Other lists, sites and articles ===
| + | |
| − | <ul><li><a href="http://www.alden.nu/resources.shtml">writer's resources</a> (<i>alden.nu</i>)
| + | == Local lists == |
| − | </li><li><a href="http://www.truckpoetry.net/resources.php">Truck Poetry's NaNo Tools</a>
| + | *[[Preparatory Workshops]] |
| − | </li><li><a href="http://www.nanofimo.org/resources.html">NaNoWriMo helpful resources</a> from <a href="http://www.nanofimo.org/">National Novel Finishing Month</a>
| + | *[[Useful references for writers|useful references for writers]] |
| − | </li><li><a href="http://syrinxkat.googlepages.com/nanotools">NaNo Tools</a>
| + | *[[Vim for Writers]] - how to most effectively use the [http://www.vim.org ViM modal text editor] for novel planning and writing |
| − | </li><li><a href="http://www.behindthename.com/random/">Behind The Name random name generator</a> recommended by [.Ka.Destiny.]
| + | *[[Book Recommendations|Book Recommendations]] |
| − | </li><li><a href="http://www.kathybright.com/nanorewards.html">Kathy's NaNo Rewards</a> - motivational aids for NaNoWriMo
| + | *[[Software for writers|software for writers]] and [[Planning software]] |
| − | </li></ul>
| + | *[[Guide for Hosting Write-Ins]] - ''2015-09-16'' |
| − | <h2> Illinois::Naperville Events and Resources </h2>
| + | *[[Plot emergency twists|plot emergency twists]] |
| − | === 2010 ===
| + | *[[Use of emotional response|Use of emotional response]] |
| − | <ul><li>MLs: NewMexicoKid, KatherineWriting, TRRDEDEAN
| + | *[[Thoughts on a better noveling tool|Thoughts on a better noveling tool]] (based on [http://papel.teiru.net Papel]) |
| − | </li><li> October 30, 11:45-3 PM, Naperville Municipal Center - Kick-off party
| + | *[[Notes on Editing]] -- ''from the [http://duckon.org DucKon 19] Editing Workshop led by Tom Lee'' |
| − | </li><li> December 4, 11:45-3 PM, Naperville Municipal Center - TGIO Party | + | *[[Writer's Die]] -- ''a handy, dandy tool for writers who have a d10 or d20'' |
| − | </li></ul>
| + | *[[Finding your writer's voice]] |
| − | === 2009 === | + | *[[Backup Solutions for your Novel]] |
| − | <ul><li>MLs: NewMexicoKid, KatherineWriting, TRRDEDEAN
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| − | </li></ul>
| + | == Other lists, sites and articles == |
| − | <ul><li><b><a href="http://naperwrimo.org/2009/">2009 Events</a></b>
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| − | </li><li><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/write_a_novel">The "Write a novel" cafepress shop</a>
| + | *[http://www.alden.nu/resources.shtml writer's resources] (''alden.nu'') |
| − | </li></ul>
| + | *[http://www.truckpoetry.net/resources.php Truck Poetry's NaNo Tools] |
| − | === 2008 === | + | *[http://www.nanofimo.org/resources.html NaNoWriMo helpful resources] from [http://www.nanofimo.org/ National Novel Finishing Month] |
| − | <ul><li>MLs: NewMexicoKid, KatherineWriting
| + | *[http://syrinxkat.googlepages.com/nanotools NaNo Tools] |
| − | </li><li><a href="http://naperwrimo.org/2008">Our 2008 events calendar and FAQ</a>
| + | *[http://www.behindthename.com/random/ Behind The Name random name generator] recommended by [.Ka.Destiny.] |
| − | <ul><li><a href="Oct 4, 2008 kickoff">Oct 4, 2008 kickoff</a>
| + | ** ''[http://surnames.behindthename.com/ You can use it for last names too!]'' (thanks to [http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/participants/eb87 eb87] |
| − | </li><li><a href="Oct 18, 2008 prep session">Oct 18, 2008 prep session</a>
| + | *[http://www.kathybright.com/nanorewards.html Kathy's NaNo Rewards] - motivational aids for NaNoWriMo |
| − | </li><li><a href="Oct 23, 2008 prep session">Oct 23, 2008 prep session</a>
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| − | </li></ul>
| + | = Events = |
| − | </li><li><a href="http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/node/200">A link to our forum on the nanowrimo site</a>
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| − | </li><li><a href="http://naperwrimo.org/wiki/map2008.shtml">Our 2008 frappr map</a>
| + | == Illinois::Naperville Events and Resources == |
| − | </li><li><a href="Frequently asked questions">frequently asked questions</a> list (including our <b>2008 Press Release</b>)
| + | |
| − | </li><li><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/naperwrimo">Our cafepress shop</a> that helps offset our local expenses
| + | <big>For the calendar and latest event information, see [http://naperwrimo.org/events naperwrimo.org/events].</big> |
| − | </li><li><b><a href="The Pledge">The Pledge</a></b> - strawman proposal (12/03/07)
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| − | </li><li><a href="A page where we can introduce ourselves">a page where we can introduce ourselves</a>
| + | == History == |
| − | </li><li><a href="http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/238.html">Interesting article</a> about Chicago, Naperville and the whole suburbia thing. Also see <a href="http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/868.html">the Naperville article</a> and the <a href="http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/91.html">Aurora article</a>.
| + | === 2013 NaperWriMo === |
| − | </li><li><a href="Videocasts">Videocasts</a>
| + | *[[2013 Events]] |
| − | </li></ul>
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| − | === 2007 === | + | === 2012 NaperWriMo === |
| − | <ul><li>MLs: NewMexicoKid, scrtprncs, tinygreyhound
| + | *[[2012 Events]] |
| − | </li><li>Visit <a href="http://naperwrimo.org/wordwar2007">the official Word War page</a> of our 2007 challenge against Ottawa (we won!).
| + | |
| − | </li><li><a href="2007 Word Counts">2007 Word Counts</a> - just a scratch pad for people to keep track of their daily wordcounts when the main site is down or slow.
| + | === 2011 NaperWriMo === |
| − | </li><li><a href="Schedule of Events for 2007">Schedule of Events for 2007</a>
| + | *[[2011 Events]] |
| − | </li><li><a href="2007 Event Locations">2007 Event Locations</a>
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| − | </li><li><a href="2007 Flyer">2007 Flyer</a>
| + | === 2010 NaperWriMo === |
| − | </li><li><a href="http://naperwrimo.org/wiki/map2007.shtml">2007 frappr map</a>
| + | *[http://naperwrimo.org/wp/2010/12/06/pictures-from-our-tgio/ Pictures from the 2010 TGIO] |
| − | </li></ul>
| + | *[http://graphing.teiru.net/2010/wordwar_calgary/ 2010 word war with Calgary] |
| − | === 2006 ===
| + | *[http://graphing.teiru.net/2010/#naperwrimo_scanpost 2010 NaperWriMo scanpost graphs] |
| − | <ul><li>MLs: NewMexicoKid, stout_chap, scrtprncs
| + | *[http://graphing.teiru.net/2010/#Naperville 2010 Naperville graph] (whole region) |
| − | </li><li>See details about the <a href="http://graphing.teiru.net/compare">word war with Quebec::Montreal</a> in 2006 (total wordcount)
| + | *[[2010 Events]] |
| − | </li><li><a href="http://writing.teiru.net/wiki/map2006.shtml">See our 2006 frappr map</a>
| + | *[[2010 Flyers]] |
| − | </li><li><a href="http://graphing.teiru.net/2006/list2.cgi?name=Illinois_Naperville_2006">2006 graph and statistics</a>
| + | |
| − | </li></ul>
| + | ''Note: Illinois::Naperville has existed as a separate region since 2005; for more information, see [[Region history]]'' |
| − | === 2005 ===
| + | = Chatroom = |
| − | <ul><li>MLs: BERaven and NewMexicoKid
| + | == Regional Slack Chatroom == |
| − | </li><li><a href="Graphs from the 2005 NaNoWriMo">graphs from the 2005 NaNoWriMo</a> plus statistics
| + | In 2016, Naperville is trying out a [https://slack.com Slack chatroom] (see [https://naperwrimo.slack.com naperwrimo.slack.com]). To get access, enter your e-mail address [https://naperwrimo-slack.herokuapp.com/ on this page]. You will receive your account credentials through e-mail and be able to join the room. |
| − | </li><li><a href="http://www.frappr.com/westsuburbanwriters">See our 2005 frappr map (shows the location of our members in 2005)</a>
| + | |
| − | </li></ul>
| + | Slack has an advantage over IRC in that there is contextual history preserved for the room, so that people can interact with each other asynchronously (where in IRC you might miss a person by seconds and never know that they had been there at all). |
| − | === Regional Jabber Chatroom ===
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| − | <p><i>Introduced in 2006</i>
| + | To run a word war, you can go to the #wordwars slack channel and run a command like this: '''/remind @here Stop writing :hamster: :hamster: :hamster: :broken_heart: :broken_heart: :bangbang: :bangbang: !!! in 17 minutes''' |
| − | </p>
| + | |
| − | <ul><li><a href="Information about the Jabber chat room(s)">information about the Jabber chat room(s)</a> -- this is a great resource for quick, online word wars and support in November, especially for those who are unable to make it to the Sunday write-ins.
| + | Note that for privacy reasons, people's e-mail addresses are not displayed in their slack profiles (this is a slack channel configuration option we've decided to do). |
| − | </li></ul>
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| − | <h2> Related Links </h2>
| + | == Regional IRC Chatroom == |
| − | <ul><li><a href="http://chiwrimo.org/">ChiWriMo</a> - our sister region for Chicago
| + | See [[Regional IRC Chatroom]] since we are now using the slack chatroom. |
| − | </li><li><a href="http://mezame.net/edmowrimos/www/edmowrimos/index.htm">EdmoWriMo</a> - Alberta::Edmonton regional website
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| − | </li></ul>
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| − | <h2> Other </h2>
| + | <headertabs/> |
| − | <ul><li>If you're just starting out with wiki's, you're welcome to go to the <a href="Scratch pad">scratch pad</a> to try out editing functions. Note that you will need to register (free) to edit any pages.
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