Tacoma Writes A Novel ( 2. October 2007, 11:26 by Erik) ~ By Erik Hanberg

Ever wanted to write a novel, but just need an excuse? Want to hang out with some fellow Tacoma writers looking for inspiration?

Well then get ready for November. Not only is it Art At Work month here in Tacoma, but it’s National Novel Writing Month.

The goal is to write 50,000 words in November. No one is judging them, no one is checking your syntax or complaining about mixing your metaphors. The goal is just to get 50,000 words onto the page in 30 days.

The website for National Novel Writing Month allows you to sign up and then joining a regional group of writers undertaking the same task. There are 185 people on the site already affiliated with the Tacoma group.

Are you up for the challenge? I’m going to give it a go. I have an idea for a serial killer novel that I think I can churn out in a month.

If you’re interested in getting a novel under your belt and want some support from fellow writers, then come to a Novel Writing Group Tuesday nights in November to talk about how your novel’s going. Or use the time to throw down a couple thousand words. We’ll meet at Suite133 at 6:00 pm starting October 30 and from there every Tuesday night until November 27.

I’ll post more about it later. But until then, sign up at on-line and start thinking about that pot-boiler you always wanted to write.

Novel Writing Month Writers Group
Every Tuesday 10/30 – 11/27
6:00 PM
Suite133
703 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402