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A Short On Time Short Story Contest: Inspiring Creativity In The Library, Alexandra Boris
A Short On Time Short Story Contest: Inspiring Creativity In The Library, Alexandra Boris
UT Libraries Faculty: Other Publications and Presentations
This chapter is a case study on the impact of a NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) a short story writing event and contest in an academic library setting. National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, is an international event which takes place in the month of November. During NaNoWriMo Participants from around the world attempt to write 50,000 words in 30 days with the end product being a first rough draft of a novel. Many famous authors even participate in this challenge such as Erin Morgenstern, author of The Night Circus, and Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants.
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