Do you dream of penning a novel one day but lack motivation? Well, NaNoWriMo could be just what you need to jumpstart your adventures in writing.
NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month, is an event that takes place worldwide every November. For 30 days, participants take on the challenge of writing a 50,000-word first draft of a novel. Each year more than 400,000 people partake in the affair, and for the first time ever, the Burnaby Public Library is joining in on the fun.
Every Monday night in November the McGill library branch will host a Write In session for Burnaby folks participating in NaNoWriMo.
“Work on your novel in timed sprints to get you going, and sip tea in the company of your fellow NaNoWriMo writers for inspiration and mutual encouragement,” notes a press release.
The sessions run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., so grab your laptop, tablet or notebook and stop by.
Each session is hosted by Vancouver author and two-time NaNoWriMo finisher Megan Duncan. At the kick-off event on Nov. 2, best-selling novelist and author of the young adult books Seraphina and Shadow Scale Rachel Hartman will be dropping by to offer “her insights on the ups and downs of the writing process.”
See bpl.bc.ca/events/nanowrimo-write-ins-mcgill, and see www.nanowrimo.org to sign up for the month-long event. The library is at 4595 Albert St.
Songs of Remembrance comes to Burnaby
Choir and band fans rejoice, the Vancouver Welsh Mens Choir and Band of the 15th Field Regiment are bringing their popular Remembrance-themed concert to a stage near you.
With Glowing Hearts: Songs of Remembrance will be at the Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby for one show on Nov. 8 at 2:30 p.m. The concert, in its eighth year, is set to delight audiences with music ranging from traditional folk songs to Sinatra, according to the event’s Facebook page.
“The concert will feature popular songs from the war years, folk songs and even a sing-along with the audience. Plus, a solemn moment to remember those who didn't come home and to salute those who serve today,” notes the event page.
Tickets are $27 for adults, $25 for seniors and $10 for students, and they are on sale at www.vwmc.ca or by calling 604-878-1190.
Tickets will be available at the door.
