NaNoWriMo starts today, Montclair Public Library offers help

For the fifth year, Montclair Public Library will participate in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). During NaNoWriMo, beginning Nov. 1, participants work toward the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 30. This year, in partnership with the writers’ support group The Write Group, the library will host a series of events:

• 11/2 – NaNoWriMo Strategies & Writing Exercises, with Kyrce Swenson – 7-9 p.m.

• 11/9 – How A Writing Group Can Help You Write, with Carl Selinger of The Write Group – 7-9 p.m.

• 11/15 – Online Marketing, Branding and Blogging Tips for Writers, with Hillary DePiano – 7-8 p.m.

• 11/30 – Converting Your Manuscript to an eBook, with Hank Quense – 7-9 p.m.

In addition, the library is opening its café space to authors every Tuesday in November from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

For more information, visit montclairlibrary.org/nanowrimo, or call 973-744-0500, ext. 2235.