Libraries Support New Writers With National Novel-Writing Month Online Activities

Libraries Support New Writers With National Novel-Writing Month Online Activities


Nov 9, 2020

In recognition of National Novel-Writing Month in November, Fort Bend County Libraries encourages fledgling writers or anyone who has ever wanted to write a novel to join in this coast-to-coast annual writing challenge.

Established in 1999, National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a creative-writing project designed to empower and inspire vibrant creativity among aspiring writers, who are encouraged to write 50,000 words of a novel in the 30 days of November.

Throughout the month, Fort Bend County Libraries will host online programs that are intended to encourage new writers by providing tips and tricks, writing and publishing advice, and support from other aspiring novelists.

Virtual Write-ins – informal gatherings where novice writers can network with each other for encouragement and inspiration – are scheduled on Mondays, November 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Join fellow writers for quiet writing time, word sprints, and feedback. These video conferences will be live-streamed via Zoom/WebEx. Registration is required; a link to the sessions will be emailed to all who register.

The sessions are free and open to the public. Registration is required for the live-streamed Zoom/WebEx events ONLY; a link to the Zoom/WebEx session will be emailed to participants who register. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Classes & Events,” select “Virtual Programs,” and find the program on the date indicated. For more information, call the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734).

 

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