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Brigham City Library's 2024

National Novel Writing Month

Each November the Library hosts events, activities, & prize drawings to encourage writers of all ages to set and meet personal writing goals.

Colorful burst with the words "Brigham City Library Presents NaNoWriMo National Novel Writing Month Write your own story"

The Challenge

The official National Novel Writing Month goal is to write 50,000 words during November. The Library's NaNoWriMo goal is for YOU to meet YOUR writing goals.

How to Join

  • Declare a Personal Goal: Signup between Oct 7 – Nov 15, 2024 by filling out the online registration (or contact Alisha, 435-723-5850)
  • Start Writing: Writing begins at midnight November 1st and ends 11:59pm November 30th.
  • Win Points: Report weekly word counts and attend qualifying events to earn points for prize drawings.
  • Bask in Your Accomplishments: Hooray! Report your final word count and come to Open Mic Night to celebrate with other writers.

Points & Prizes

Attend Writing Group events and participate in NaNo activities to earn points. Each event or activity is worth 1 point. The more points you earn, the more prize drawings you can enter!

medals

Points (14 points possible)

Prize Drawings

Earn points to enter drawings for one of three $25 gift cards or other writing-related prizes (1 prize per participant). The more points you earn, the more drawings you are eligible to enter. Entrants or their representative must be present to win at Open Mic Night on December 3rd, 2024.

  • Bronze: 2 points (entry for bronze drawing)
  • Silver: 4 points (entry for silver and bronze drawings)
  • Gold: 6+ points (entry for all 3 drawings)

Events

Utah Humanities logo

Humanities Book Festival (October)

Attend any of the Book Festival events during October to earn NaNo points! Visit our Book Festival page for dates and times.

View Book Festival

writing group critique

Critique Group (October)

Join a group of other writers in critiquing portions of each other's work. Participants must register at least 48 hours in advance.

Register

writing wars

Writing Wars (November)

Pound out extra words and help your Writing War team score the highest word counts in a series of fast-paced writing battles.

Register

Open mic night

Open Mic Night (December)

Share a short reading of something you've written this year—or have a friend present it for you!

Register

Upcoming Writing Group Events
Wed, Oct 16, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register

Thu, Oct 17, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
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Fri, Oct 18, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
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Sat, Oct 19, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
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Sun, Oct 20, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
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Mon, Oct 21, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
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Tue, Oct 22, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register

Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room 3,Rooms 1&2 (Combined)
In Partnership with the Utah Humanities Book Festival.

Wed, Oct 23, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register

Thu, Oct 24, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
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Fri, Oct 25, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
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Sat, Oct 26, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
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Sun, Oct 27, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
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Mon, Oct 28, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register

Tue, Oct 29, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register

Tue, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room 3,Rooms 1&2 (Combined)
In Partnership with the Utah Humanities Book Festival.

Wed, Oct 30, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register

Thu, Oct 31, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register

Fri, Nov 01, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register

Sat, Nov 02, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
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Sun, Nov 03, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
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Mon, Nov 04, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register

Tue, Nov 05, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
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Wed, Nov 06, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
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Thu, Nov 07, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
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Fri, Nov 08, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
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Sat, Nov 09, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
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Sun, Nov 10, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
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Mon, Nov 11, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register

Tue, Nov 12, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register

Tue, Nov 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rooms 1&2 (Combined)
Help your team vie for the highest word counts in a series of writing battles. This event is part of the Library's NaNoWriMo event series.

Wed, Nov 13, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register

Thu, Nov 14, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register

Fri, Nov 15, All day
Sign up for the Library's write-at-home National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) program and write for a chance to win prizes!
Register

Tue, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rooms 1&2 (Combined)
Help your team vie for the highest word counts in a series of writing battles. This event is part of the Library's NaNoWriMo event series.

Tue, Dec 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rooms 1&2 (Combined)
Say farewell to 2024 by coming to Open Mic Night and NaNoWriMo prize drawings! Read a selection of something you've written during the year, or listen to other writers.

 

Word Count Report

Report goal progress or word count each week for up to 4 points. Weekly word counts should include your TOTAL November word count.

FINAL WORD COUNT DUE: 3 December 2024.

Example: If you wrote 500 words during week 1 and 300 words during week 2, you should report 800 words at the end of week 2 (500+300=800)

All words written since Nov 1st

Please Note: This webpage and associated activities are organized by the Brigham City Library. The official NaNoWriMo challenge is run by the NaNoWriMo nonprofit organization. For official NaNo materials, please visit their website.

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