So what actually happens on Write-a-Thon day?
Well, if you've signed up, you'll receive a Zoom link.
Log in, and here's what we'll be doing:
8:00 am - Welcome address!
8:15 - Writing Session #1
9:30 - Group Activity and Door Prizes
9:45 - Writing Session #2
11:00 - Group Activity and Door Prizes
11:15 - Writing Session #3
12:30 - Lunch (you're on your own)
1:30 - Group Activity and Door Prizes
2:00 - Writing Session #4
3:15 - Group Activity and Door Prizes
3:30 - Writing Session #5
4:45 - Group Activity and Door Prizes
5:00 - Write-a-Thon ends!
7:00 - Open Mic!
Please note the Open Mic is a separate (though associated) event!
You can register for the Open Mic here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUud-muqjotE9MHYwUazfCvse9JWRnsFRJc
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email
containing information about joining the meeting.
Well, if you've signed up, you'll receive a Zoom link.
Log in, and here's what we'll be doing:
8:00 am - Welcome address!
8:15 - Writing Session #1
9:30 - Group Activity and Door Prizes
9:45 - Writing Session #2
11:00 - Group Activity and Door Prizes
11:15 - Writing Session #3
12:30 - Lunch (you're on your own)
1:30 - Group Activity and Door Prizes
2:00 - Writing Session #4
3:15 - Group Activity and Door Prizes
3:30 - Writing Session #5
4:45 - Group Activity and Door Prizes
5:00 - Write-a-Thon ends!
7:00 - Open Mic!
Please note the Open Mic is a separate (though associated) event!
You can register for the Open Mic here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUud-muqjotE9MHYwUazfCvse9JWRnsFRJc
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email
containing information about joining the meeting.
| Participant Information Package |
On September 26, 2020, people will come together virtually for a day of writing and celebration of the written word!
Seek pledges from family, friends, and curious strangers to help raise money for two great organizations: net proceeds will be split between 1) the Kamloops Society for the Written Arts, which hosts writing workshops, author talks, poetry slams, networking events, and an annual writers festival, and 2) the Raise a Reader campaign, which supports Literacy in Kamloops.
Everyone is encouraged to participate in the Write-a-Thon and work on whatever writing project they wish. Last year participants reported working on poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, academic essays, school assignments, letters to old friends, grant applications, professional reports, memoir, children’s books, and more. Throughout the day, participants will alternate between quiet writing sessions in breakout rooms, friendly chats with fellow writers, and brief whole-group sessions featuring door prizes, quick games, and guest speakers.
Besides door prizes, we have some excellent prizes for the top three fundraising participants! So let's summarize: a dedicated writing day, with some really nice people, tons of prizes, and proceeds to two amazing non-profit organizations in Kamloops!
two WAYS TO PLAY:
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OPTION A: GET PLEDGES
Seek and organize pledges online: 1. Visit https://go.rallyup.com/writekamloops and click on SIGNUP/TRACK PLEDGES. Choose the "Pledge-Seekers" option after clicking REGISTER NOW. 2. Follow the instructions. 3. Seek pledges via email, Facebook, and whatever other online platforms you hang out on, receive email updates in the lead-up to the big day, and plan your day of writing! 4. Tune in on September 26th with your writing tools and your energy... all the paperwork is done by our online fundraising platform! |
OPTION B: PAY A FEE
Make a donation yourself: 1. Visit https://go.rallyup.com/writekamloops and click on SIGNUP/TRACK PLEDGES. Choose the "Fee-Payers" option after clicking REGISTER NOW. 2. Follow the instructions. 3. Receive email updates in the lead-up to the big day, and plan your day of writing! 4. Tune in on September 26th with your writing tools and your energy... all the paperwork is done by our online fundraising platform! |
DID YOU SAY PRIZES?
Well, I'm saying it now! Prizes for top fundraisers include books by our featured authors, local art, a Calisto Crate box, a Writerly Kit, and a t-shirt and mug from DopeyArt Design! Plus tons of great door prizes, drawn throughout the day!
Well, I'm saying it now! Prizes for top fundraisers include books by our featured authors, local art, a Calisto Crate box, a Writerly Kit, and a t-shirt and mug from DopeyArt Design! Plus tons of great door prizes, drawn throughout the day!
Last year, we saw over 75 writers come together to raise over $4,000 and write over 60,000 words! Here's what a couple of those people had to say:
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