||| FROM LAEL WATSON |||
Have you ever spoken the words: “Someday I’ll write a novel…”? Well, someday is now! Join us for an Unforgettable Evening of Literary Inspiration, Mentorship, and Creativity. Get ready to unleash your inner author, Islanders!
Orcas Island Public Library is excited to host “The First Annual All Island Writing Sprint,” an extraordinary literary event presented in
partnership with Lael Watson, HALO, and NaNoWriMo. This unforgettable night of creativity will take place on November 4th, from 6 pm until midnight, offering aspiring and seasoned writers the chance to ignite their imaginations and pen their masterpieces.
Open to writers 13 to 113, the event will provide an engaging space for participants to hone their craft, receive guidance from experienced authors, and meet fellow writers. Whether you’re a practiced novelist or just beginning your writing journey, “The First Annual All-Island Writing Sprint” has something to offer for everyone.
Featuring Orcas Island’s very own talented authors as Writing Coaches, this event promises to be a beacon of inspiration for all writers. Pizza, prizes, and prose will be served.
- Event Schedule—6pm to Midnight:
- 6 PM: Find your Writing Nook and Unleash Your Creative Voice
Writing Coach: Elizabeth Menozzi (Fantasy Romance), Sam Gailey (Literary Fiction) - 7 PM: Pizza Party
Writing Coach: Tish Knapp (Literary Fiction) - 8 PM: 5 Minute Dance Break
Writing Coach: Victoria G. Smith (Historical Fiction) - 9 PM: Word Count Check
Writing Coaches: Mark Ferrari (Epic Fantasy), Shannon Page (Fantasy, Sci-Fi, & Cozies) - 10 PM: Reflect and Rejoice
- Writing Coach: Ayn Gailey (Memoir & Commercial Fiction)
- 11 PM: Optional Sharing Session
Exchange Ideas, Ask Questions, and Gain Insights - Midnight: Celebrate your Inner Novelist!
Event info and updates at www.wearehalo.org/nanowrimo
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing. NaNoWriMo began in 1999 as a daunting but straightforward challenge: to write 50,000 words of a novel in thirty days. Now, each year on November 1, hundreds of thousands of people around the world begin to write, determined to end the month with a first draft. They enter the month as elementary school teachers, mechanics, or stay-at-home parents. They leave novelists.
Orcas Island Public Library is dedicated to promoting a love of reading and writing among island residents of all ages.
HALO (Hub for Arts & Literature on Orcas) is dedicated to raising the visibility of fine artists and writers from Orcas Island and inspiring the next generation of artists. Special thanks to NaNoWriMo Municipal Liaison, Elizabeth Menozzi.
This is a drop-in event. You do not have to come for the entire time and no writing experience required. It’s a way to approach writing with no intimidation.