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TOMS RIVER – Have a story that needs telling? Ever hear, “You should write a book?” Well, now’s your chance. November is National Novel Writing Month. The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch will host two “write-ins” for aspiring authors.

• 2 PM Saturday, November 5
• 2 PM Wednesday, November 16

Join other scribes, age 18 and up, and cheer each other on during the informal writing sessions. Aspiring and professional writers of all genres and levels are welcome. Participants can take advantage of provided prompts, or can forge their own paths.

Writers are encouraged to bring works in progress. All participants should bring paper and pen or a laptop. Test your linguistic mettle in a 10- to 15-minute “word sprint.”

NaNoWriMo is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that supports writing fluency with tools, structure, encouragement, and community. Since its inception in 1999, the challenge of National Novel Writing Month is to pen 50,000 words of a novel in 30 days.

Writers who register at https://nanowrimo.org can take part in discussions, track progress, and become eligible for special prizes by reaching the 50,000-word goal.

Registration at www.theoceancountylibrary.org/events is required for this free program. For more information, visit the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, or call (732) 349-6200.

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