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Samantha Thomason
Community Relations Manager
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Writers Conference & National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) events
Special events in November highlight resources for writers
FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA,  Monday, October 30, 2017- During November, special events at Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) will highlight resources for writers.

Writers Conference:

CRRL presents a Writers Conferencea day celebrating writers with informational, hands-on workshops, a panel discussion, and a reception for all local authors or authors-to-be, at Porter Branch, on Saturday, November 11, 9:15 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Call  Porter Branch at 540-659-4909  to sign up in advance, or r egister on site 9:15-11:00. Attend one or all sessions.

Workshops - 9:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Workshops are held simultaneously.
  • 9:45-10:45 Steve Watkins: "When Fiction Goes to War"
  • 9:45-10:45 Traci Hunter Abramson: "Writing Believable Characters"
  • 9:45-10:45 Audrey Lockwood: "Writing a Pitch"
     
  • 11:00-12:00 Ronnie Sidney: "Using Graphic Novels to Help Youth Overcome Adversity"
  • 11:00-12:00 Chris Jones: "Market Your Book like a Pro!"
  • 11:00-12:00 Review and feedback of your first 500 words
Panel Discussion: "Publishing vs. Self-Publishing" - 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Moderated by  Linda White and featuring local authors  Jim HallE.H. KindredMary Maki, and  Steve Watkins

Local Author Reception - 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Books available for sale and book signing. Published local authors,  call  540-659-4909 to reserve space! Refreshments will be served.

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo):

NaNoWriMo  is an annual Internet-based creative writing project challenging participants to write 50,000 words of a new novel, and CRRL is supporting participants with the following events: 

NaNoWriMo Kicks Off
Fredericksburg Branch, Friday, November 3, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Meet fellow writers at a party to kick off National Novel Writing Month. Join us for ideas, activities, and resources to help you succeed at writing your novel.

NaNoWriMo: Come Write In
Come write your novel during National Novel Writing Month. We'll have some hints, tips, and tricks for beating writer's block.
Porter Branch, Tuesdays and Thursdays in November, except November 23, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Salem Church Branch, Tuesdays and Thursdays in November, except November 23, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Fredericksburg Branch, Fridays, November 3, 10, 17, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Snow Branch, Mondays in November, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
England Run Branch, Mondays and Wednesdays in November, 12:00-2:00 p.m.

NaNoWriMo Wrap-Up Party
Salem Church Branch, Saturday, December 2, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Whether you completed your novel or are well on your way, you deserve to celebrate. Share some of your best pieces or just listen to other writers' work. Join us for a wrap-up to a great month of writing!
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