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In honor of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), Napa Valley Writers, in collaboration with the Napa County Library, is hosting a weekly group writing session.

Whether you're writing the next great novel or a short story, memoir, or poetry, come join the group for some writing comraderie.

During the first session, we'll include tips on how to get ready for NaNoWriMo, which starts Nov. 1, for those who are interested.

Where: Napa Library small classroom, 580 Coombs St., Napa

When: Tuesdays, 10/29-11/26, from 12-1:30 PM

Open to all. Register at https://events.napalibrary.org/event/11750518

For more information, contact napavalleywriters@gmail.com.

Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Will Butler received his Bachelor of Arts in History at the University of Arizona. He has walked the Camino de Santiago twice, once in Portugal and in Spain. His memoir, A Pilgrim in Winter, is based on his Camino de Santiago adventures. Will has also trekked Hadrian's Wall in England and most recently completed the Via Francigena in Italy. He lives in Napa Valley and continues to work in the wine business. 

Will’s presentation will focus on how to turn your personal adventures and experiences into a book based on what he learned through publishing A Pilgrim in Winter, and how he transformed his experience walking 500 miles in Spain to a published biography. He will discuss the details of his time in Spain, how he researched and wrote the book, and the best ways to edit your work. 

Where: Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists, 1625 Salvador Ave., Napa

When: Wednesday, November 13, 7-9 PM

Cost: NVW members $5, Guests $10, Students Free with ID

For more information, contact napavalleywriters@gmail.com.

Prizes!

• First place - $100

• Second place - $50

• Third place - $25

• Honorary Runner Up - Certificate

• Winners will be highlighted in the NVW newsletter and works published on our website (with permission). 

General Guidelines

Submissions will be accepted between November 1 and November 30.

Submission fee: $10 for CWC members, $15 for non-members.

• Open to the public

• Any theme

• Maximum of 999 words per submission

• Limited to 2 submissions per person

• Format: Microsoft Word document, Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced, 1" margins

• Each piece must be titled.

• Author name or other identifying information cannot appear in the Word document (work will be judged blind).

Open to all. Submit at https://forms.gle/rk3UBEZof8j7s5xN8

For more information, contact napavalleywriters@gmail.com.