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| − | == Chicago Western Suburbs | + | == NaNoWriMo Illinois::Naperville (representing the Chicago Western Suburbs) == |
| − | Welcome to the [http://wikipedia.sourceforge.net/ MediaWiki] instance supporting the Naperville region (representing the [[Chicago Western Suburbs]]) 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]. | + | 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] 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]. |
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| + | === What is NaNoWriMo? === | ||
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| + | See [http://www.nanowrimo.org/modules/cjaycontent/index.php?id=2 the official explanation]. 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. Lulu.com each of the past several 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/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=240 NaNoWriMo forums] and in live regional events like the ones hosted by Illinois::Naperville. | ||
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| + | === NaNoWriMo How-to Guides and Lists === | ||
| + | * [http://www.flickguy.com/nano/Affiliation.htm How to ensure you have set your Home region] on NaNoWriMo | ||
| + | * [[a NaNoWriMo website wishlist]] | ||
| + | * [[Pomegranate's Guide for Hosting Write-Ins]] | ||
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| + | == Things Useful To Writers == | ||
| + | ''These are links to online references useful to writers.'' | ||
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* [[useful references for writers]] | * [[useful references for writers]] | ||
| + | * [[Book Recommendations]] | ||
* [[plot emergency twists]] | * [[plot emergency twists]] | ||
* [http://www.truckpoetry.net/resources.php Truck Poetry's NaNo Tools] | * [http://www.truckpoetry.net/resources.php Truck Poetry's NaNo Tools] | ||
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* [http://www.behindthename.com/random/ Behind The Name random name generator] from [.Ka.Destiny.] | * [http://www.behindthename.com/random/ Behind The Name random name generator] from [.Ka.Destiny.] | ||
* [http://www.kathybright.com/nanorewards.html Kathy's NaNo Rewards] - motivational aids for NaNoWriMo | * [http://www.kathybright.com/nanorewards.html Kathy's NaNo Rewards] - motivational aids for NaNoWriMo | ||
| + | * [[Thoughts on a better noveling tool]] | ||
| − | + | == Illinois::Naperville Events and Resources == | |
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* '''[[Schedule of Events for 2007]]''' - '''NEW''' | * '''[[Schedule of Events for 2007]]''' - '''NEW''' | ||
* [http://www.nanowrimo.org/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=240 A link to our forum on the nanowrimo site] | * [http://www.nanowrimo.org/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=240 A link to our forum on the nanowrimo site] | ||
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* [[a page where we can introduce ourselves]] | * [[a page where we can introduce ourselves]] | ||
* [[frequently asked questions]] list | * [[frequently asked questions]] list | ||
| + | * [http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/238.html Interesting article] about Chicago, Naperville and the whole suburbia thing. Also see [http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/868.html the Naperville article] and the [http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/91.html Aurora article]. | ||
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| + | === 2006 === | ||
| + | * See details about the [http://graphing.teiru.net/compare word war with Quebec::Montreal] in 2006 (total wordcount) | ||
* [http://writing.teiru.net/wiki/map2006.shtml See our 2006 frappr map] | * [http://writing.teiru.net/wiki/map2006.shtml See our 2006 frappr map] | ||
| + | * [http://graphing.teiru.net/2006/list2.cgi?name=Illinois_Naperville_2006 2006 graph] | ||
| + | http://graphing.teiru.net/2006/Illinois_Naperville_small.png | ||
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| + | === 2005 === | ||
| + | * [[graphs from the 2005 NaNoWriMo]] | ||
* [http://www.frappr.com/westsuburbanwriters See our 2005 frappr map (shows the location of our members in 2005)] | * [http://www.frappr.com/westsuburbanwriters See our 2005 frappr map (shows the location of our members in 2005)] | ||
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=== Regional Jabber Chatroom === | === Regional Jabber Chatroom === | ||
| − | + | ''Introduced in 2006'' | |
| − | * [[information about the Jabber chat room(s)]] | + | * [[information about the Jabber chat room(s)]] -- 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. |
| − | + | == Related Links == | |
* [http://www.chicagowriting.info/index2.htm Illinois::Chicago regional website] | * [http://www.chicagowriting.info/index2.htm Illinois::Chicago regional website] | ||
* [http://mezame.net/edmowrimos/www/edmowrimos/index.htm EdmoWriMo] - Alberta::Edmonton region | * [http://mezame.net/edmowrimos/www/edmowrimos/index.htm EdmoWriMo] - Alberta::Edmonton region | ||
| − | + | == Other == | |
* If you're just starting out, you're welcome to go to the [[scratch pad]] to try out editing functions. | * If you're just starting out, you're welcome to go to the [[scratch pad]] to try out editing functions. | ||
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Revision as of 18:06, 29 July 2007
Contents
NaNoWriMo Illinois::Naperville (representing the Chicago Western Suburbs)
Welcome to the MediaWiki instance supporting the Illinois::Naperville region (representing the Chicago Western Suburbs) of the National Novel Writing Month contest that is held every November. Feel free to look around and help edit pages on this wiki. See these instructions on MediaWiki markup and these help instructions.
What is NaNoWriMo?
See the official explanation. 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. Lulu.com each of the past several 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 NaNoWriMo forums and in live regional events like the ones hosted by Illinois::Naperville.
NaNoWriMo How-to Guides and Lists
- How to ensure you have set your Home region on NaNoWriMo
- a NaNoWriMo website wishlist
- Pomegranate's Guide for Hosting Write-Ins
Things Useful To Writers
These are links to online references useful to writers.
- useful references for writers
- Book Recommendations
- plot emergency twists
- Truck Poetry's NaNo Tools
- NaNoWriMo helpful resources from National Novel Finishing Month
- NaNo Tools
- Behind The Name random name generator from [.Ka.Destiny.]
- Kathy's NaNo Rewards - motivational aids for NaNoWriMo
- Thoughts on a better noveling tool
Illinois::Naperville Events and Resources
- Schedule of Events for 2007 - NEW
- A link to our forum on the nanowrimo site
- a page where we can introduce ourselves
- frequently asked questions list
- Interesting article about Chicago, Naperville and the whole suburbia thing. Also see the Naperville article and the Aurora article.
2006
- See details about the word war with Quebec::Montreal in 2006 (total wordcount)
- See our 2006 frappr map
- 2006 graph
2005
Regional Jabber Chatroom
Introduced in 2006
- information about the Jabber chat room(s) -- 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.
Related Links
- Illinois::Chicago regional website
- EdmoWriMo - Alberta::Edmonton region
Other
- If you're just starting out, you're welcome to go to the scratch pad to try out editing functions.
