You’re about to get Moxied!
We’re thrilled to announce our brand new super-charged writing challenge, Moxie Madness (aka Month of Xtra Inspiration and Effort) where you’ll set your sights on drafting a novel in 30 days, or writing a screenplay, a chapbook, a recipe book… anything that requires a push. Want to learn more? Read on.
Throughout November we’ll be hosting daily write-ins, sprints, word scrimmages, and a selection of online writing workshops to help you over the word hurdle (we actively encourage participants to choose their own goals and write in whatever way suits them).
To help us keep track, we’re using TrackBear with a private leaderboard (see below for the code to join), and our trusted inworld tracker. We’ll also provide a resource list and a selection of fun mesh items for your avatar.
The challenge begins on 1st November and ends at midnight on 30th November. Our Second Life® Moxie word meter will be up and working on the 1st at our virtual writing area. You’ll need to join the Virtual Writers, Inc. group in order to use it.
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OUR ONLINE SCHEDULE
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Our full schedule with workshop information and url links can be found on the Events page. Details on how you can access our events (if this is your first time, or you need a refresher) can be found on our Spaces page.
We’ve been running these events for over fifteen years and know how challenging they can be, but over the years we’ve developed a creative and fun program to help you succeed. It won’t be easy, but you won’t regret it; we’ll be right beside you, offering support and encouragement to help you reach the finish line.
If you’re looking for an established and vibrant writing community, you can’t go far wrong with us. Come see for yourself. Our writing space is free and open to the public.
You’re at liberty to write along with us on X, our Discord server, our Facebook group, or join our TrackBear leaderboard, even without a Second Life® account (although you’ll miss out on our workshops and the camaraderie).
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INWORLD GUIDE
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Please note: you’ll need to sign up for a free Second Life® account first.
1. Join our Virtual Writers, Inc. group, and our Discord server. We’re working on creating our own forum especially for the challenge. We’ll let you know here when it’s ready to be launched. Be sure to subscribe.
2. Grab our gift box at the Forest Coffee Bar. It’s packed full of resources and special goodies for writers, including our all-important event schedule. Remember to add the write-in dates and workshops to your calendar so you don’t
miss anything.
3. Sign up for the TrackBear app and join our Moxie Madness leaderboard (sign up code is: 2b85a6dc-e424-4868-a904-988bc0e06def). This is a fab new app that suits our needs perfectly.
4. Wear our Moxie titler (found in the gift box), activate the Virtual Writers, Inc. group so you are also wearing the group tag, touch the word meter (the old-school computer), wait for the instructions then type your new word count into the chat box. Remember to update your total word count daily.
5. If you’re a Plotter (vs a Pantser), open up the box containing the prep worksheets and look for the plot storyboard, and character development notecards. Moxie Madness is a demanding challenge and preparedness is key. Use your time wisely and join us for our daily write-ins as we get ready for the challenge.
6. On 1st November you can begin the challenge proper. Try to write at least 1,667 words every day, but if want to be a Moxie Maverick and create your own writing goal, then that’s perfectly fine. This is your challenge. Just keep a note of your goal so we can cheer you on. Lastly, remember to update your daily word count at our meter in Milk Wood as well as on the TrackBear leaderboard – this is important for the group, so we can see how well we’re doing as a whole.
All scheduled events take place online at 4pm GMT at the Forest Coffee Bar, Milk Wood (unless otherwise stated) or in the writing room at Book Island (Sundays at 8pm GMT). All are welcome to join us.
