How to organize your own write-in event for Script Frenzy or NaNoWriMo

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What is a write-in? A proud tradition of both NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and Screnzy (Script Frenzy), write-ins are small gatherings of writers with the express purpose of getting as much written as possible. Such events usually have some kind of food and/or drink available and usually include inspirational challenges such as word sprints or wars, often for prizes. Their focus is not just fun but also productivity.

While most...