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SUMMARY:Virtual: Write a Novel in a Month with NaNoWriMo
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DESCRIPTION:Join National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) veterans to disc
 uss plot\, character\, world building\, an overview of NaNoWriMo 2022 and 
 tips for making it through. Registration required..\nhttps://ocls.libnet.i
 nfo/event/6691383
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Schedule:</p>\n<p>Saturday\, October 15 (a
 ll times Eastern)</p>\n<ul>\n<li>1:00 p.m. &ndash\; The Stress-Free No-Has
 sle Outline with Jennie Jarvis<br />Planning your novel doesn't have to be
  difficult or complicated! Learn how to build a basic\, flexible\, customi
 zable roadmap for writing your NaNoWriMo novel and how to develop an outli
 ne into a strong story while keeping your creative spark.</li>\n<li>2:00 p
 .m. &ndash\; Worldbuilding with Valerie Valdes<br />Developing your world 
 is one of the keys to understanding your characters and the conflicts they
 &rsquo\;ll face. Find out what details are essential to consider before yo
 u start writing\, and learn tips for not getting bogged down while playing
  god.</li>\n<li>3:00 p.m. &ndash\; Structuring Your Novel with Michael Mam
 may Understanding structure can provide a framework on which to build your
  novel. Learn how structure can help you keep the flow and pace of your no
 vel while opening the door for your creativity. A better understanding of 
 structure can help you set the stage for a successful NaNoWriMo.</li>\n<li
 >4:00 p.m. &ndash\; Finishing Your First Draft with Elle E. Ire &amp\; Jos
 &eacute\; Pablo Iriarte<br />Getting through a first draft is a challenge\
 , no matter how experienced you are. Learn how to keep your motivation eng
 aged\, keep writing\, and ignore self-criticism. These expert strategies w
 ill help keep you focused through NaNoWriMo and your whole first draft.</l
 i>\n</ul>\n<p></p>\n<p>Sunday\, October 16 (all times Eastern)</p>\n<ul>\n
 <li>1:00 p.m. &ndash\; Transforming an Idea Into a Story with Alli Martin 
 &amp\; KL!<br />How do you go from idea to story? Learn how to mine your i
 dea to discover the character's motivation\, obstacles\, and secrets to cr
 eate a story.</li>\n<li>2:00 p.m. &ndash\; Developing Character with Kathl
 een Barber<br />Characters drive the action of the story through their wan
 ts and motivations. Learn how to strengthen your main character or figure 
 out who your main character really is. Use your character's growth to crea
 te an engaging and satisfying arc that will keep you writing throughout No
 vember.</li>\n<li>3:00 p.m. &ndash\; Conflict &amp\; Tension with Allen Go
 rney<br />One of the best ways to keep your story moving through the month
  of November is by creating conflict. Learn how to create conflict when yo
 ur story is feeling weak or too easy for the characters\, how to chase tha
 t conflict and keep it interesting for you to write it\, and how to resolv
 e the conflict you&rsquo\;ve created.</li>\n<li>4:00 p.m. &ndash\; Writing
  Around Writer's Block with Premee Mohamed<br />One of the great struggles
  of writing on a deadline is dealing with writer's block. Learn tricks for
  working around and breaking through writer's block to achieve your goals 
 and finish your novel.</li>\n</ul>\nhttps://ocls.libnet.info/event/6691383
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