November is National Novel Writing Month!
Have you ever dreamed of writing the next Great American Novel? Do you have a torrid romance burning inside you? Do you know why the aliens are coming to get you, and you have to share the secret of their extra-dimensional technology with the world? Then you, my friend, are a prime candidate for NaNoWriMo!
Each year, National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) encourages people to take on the challenge of writing a 50,000 word first draft of a novel in only 30 days. Each year over 300,000 people participate in NaNoWriMo activities around the world. The DC Public Library is making a commitment to support our local NaNo Writers by providing helpful resources.
Events
Come Write In
Wednesdays at 6 p.m. | Southwest Library
Join fellow writers for dedicated writing time to work toward your November writing goals! Light refreshments provided. Whether you're working on the next Great American Novel or tinkering around with a personal writing project, join Southwest Library and your neighbors for quiet, dedicated writing time and light refreshments. Consult our collection of writing reference materials, meet fellow writers, and add to that word count! Writers are welcome to come and go, so drop in anytime between 6 - 8 p.m. when the library closes.
Write Your World
Friday, Nov. 17, 3:30 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Library
Join the library and Bell Multicultural High School student, Dayra Flores, for an author talk and introduction to BookTok. Dayra released Till The End Of Time, her first Young Adult novel, in 2022 and will share her perspective on the process of writing and self-publishing. Till The End Of Time is in the process of being added to DC Public Library's Young Adult collection.
Write Your Novel at the Library
Where better to find inspiration to write your story than in a library surrounded by books! DC Public Library has both flexible and reservable workspaces as well as a cafe at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library where you can get a drink or a snack for a writing boost.
Flexible Workspaces
Each library has a variety of tables and chairs and lounge areas with ample outlets for keeping your device charged. In addition, you can also book time on Public Computers available at each location. Many libraries also have outdoor spaces like patios, balconies and even an Instagram-worthy rooftop garden at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library that you can enjoy when the weather is nice.
Reservable Workspaces
Need a quiet space to focus or a meeting room for your writing group? DC Public Library has a variety of study and meeting rooms that can accommodate solo work and meetings. All you need is a current DC Public Library card to reserve a room at a library near you.
Fuel Your Creativity
Stop by Marianne’s Café by DC Central Kitchen at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library for a variety of high-quality beverages and light fare featuring locally sourced ingredients.
