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NaNoWriMo Young Writers Will Encourage Your Future Author

October 28, 2019 by Jennifer Smeltser Leave a Comment

 

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and the organization’s annual writers program will begin on Friday, November 1. Did you know the program is not just for adults? Really, there is a Young Writers Program for children, ages 17 and younger. The program is one that is described as a “fun, seat-of-your-pants” creative writing event where participants attempt to write a novel in 30 days. The event is less of a competition and more of a challenge of one’s ability to accomplish a goal. Can you do it in 30 days (or less)?

 

 

 

The young writers and adult writers participate in two different manners. Young writers set their own word-count goal. They are able to re-evaluate their word-count goal through 20 days of writing. During that time, they may make adjustments to their word-count to accommodate their writing pace. The start date is Friday, November 1 and writers work on their novel through 11:59 p.m. (your local time) on Saturdya, November 30. If you reach your writing goal, you are a “winner”.

There are several free resources for young writers to use during the month that may help them accomplish their goal. NaNoWriMo also has created free workbooks, available as free PDF downloads or to purchase, for elementary, middle and high school children. There were more than 90,000 young writers and educators who participated last year.

Your child does not have to love writing to participate. They just have to write and they get to set their own goal. It does not get any easier. Let your child have fun with this one. Let them write as much or as little as they like. Just get them writing. My daughter loves to write, so I know she will participate.

The established goal for adults is 50,000 words in 30 days. Yes! You can do it! There is absolutely no pressure. More than 300,000 adults participated last year and I would imagine there will be more this year. Hey, you even get trophy badges along the way to mark your progress.

What do you really win for writing? You receive a winner or participant certificate and gain a sense of accomplish just for taking the challenge. Who knows? The novel you start could lead to a later publication (self or paid).

Learn more about how your young writer may participate. If you are game, take the adult challenge. Come back on Saturday, December 1 and let us know how your family did if someone participates in the event.

Learn more about the NaNoWriMo and how to support the non-profit.


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Winter Jam Tour Spectacular 2018 Comes to Memphis

February 12, 2018 by Jennifer Smeltser Leave a Comment

Winter Jam Tour Spectacular 2018It is touted as being the “Christian music’s largest annual tour“, showcasing the biggest artist, and when you see the line up, you will agree. Winter Jam Tour Spectacular 2018 (just called Winter Jam by the cool people 😉 ) is coming to the Memphis area on Saturday, March 3, and everybody (really, everybody) is going to be there for the annual event.

Winter Jam continues its tradition of bringing some of the best contemporary Christian music artists to the stage with a lineup this year that includes Building 429, Jordan Feliz, Hollyn, KB, Kari Job with Cody Carnes, Skillet, comedian John Crist, speaker Nick Hall and the group NewSong, that created Winter Jam more than 20 years ago. Music artists Dan Bremnes, Mallary Hope and Westover will perform at the pre-jam party.

Although Winter Jam may seem like a concert targeted more towards your teen, it is, but it is not. There will be a lot of teens in attendance, but there will also be many adults who know a good concert and will not miss the opportunity to see their favorite artist(s) or one of their favorite comedians (me – John Crist). Many churches take their youth groups to Winter Jam and some parents make it a night out with the family.

Admission is affordably priced at $15 per person, which is paid at the door of the venue for this general admission event. If you join the Jam Nation, you will receive perks that include free and early admission with the seat of your choice and more.

The Pre-Jam Party starts at 5 p.m. and the show begins at 6 p.m. You will want to line up early.
I heard volunteers are still needed for Winter Jam 2018. If you have a heart for ministry and want to spread the word about Winter Jam, you may want to join the street team.

Winter Jam 2018 will also be making stops in Knoxville and Chattanooga. Are you outside of Tennessee? See where Winter Jam 2018 will be stopping near you.

Event: Winter Jam 2018 Spectacular
Date: Saturday, March 3, 2018
Venue: The FedEx Forum, 191 Beale Street, Memphis, 38103
Time: 5 p.m.
Admission: $15


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