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NaNo 2.0 @nano2point0.bsky.social · 1d

Writers come in many flavors: some w/color-coded spreadsheets, some w/a flair for chaos & a dream. 😎 Which are you? Knowing your style is half the battle! (the other half is ☕️, but you already knew that) nano2.org #NaNoWriMo #NaNoWriMo2025 #NaNo2point0 #PlannerOrPantser #preptober #NovelPrep #EduSky

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Chris Baty @chrisbaty.bsky.social · 9d

After they closed NaNoWriMo, I started chatting with some folks about keeping November’s writing adventure going in a more DIY form. Today, we launched a site! www.nano2.org.

Sweaty origin story here: nano2.org/posts/2025/w...

We’ll be noveling next month, and we’d love to have you join us!

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Chris Baty @chrisbaty.bsky.social · 7d

Before it shut down, #NaNoWriMo offered 100% non-boring creative writing workbooks and curriculum to K-12 classrooms.

NaNo 2.0's resident educator @lambradley.bsky.social preserved and updated all of it, and it's now available for free on our site! nano2.org/posts/2025/i... 📚

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NaNo 2.0 @nano2point0.bsky.social · 6d

If you’re new to the challenge and wondering where to start, Nano2.org has writing resources, pep talks, badges and winner goodies—everything you need for your month of literary abandon! Check out the site and sign up for the email list to get updates right to your inbox. nano2.org

Dark blue background; yellow lettering: How to do NaNoWriMo.
Binder paper w/checklist: set a goal (50k in 30 days? something else?); ponder your plot; tell your friends; outline (or not?); stock up on snacks; panic (crossed out) You got this!; start writing Nov. 1; finish!
Bottom corner: nano2.org; @nano2.0_official

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Coral Sands @coralsands.bsky.social · 8d

I'm so excited to see NaNo 2.0 go live. We've been working so hard to make this possible and can't wait for the Writing adventure to begin! Hope ya'll join us!! Keep an eye out for some #Preptober blog posts coming soon!! #NaNoWriMo #WritingCommunity

NaNo 2.0 @nano2point0.bsky.social · 9d

NaNo2.org is your source for all things #NaNoWriMo, including: helpful writing resources, a revamped Young Writer's Program, and fun writer swag! Read our first blog post by Chris Baty, original founder of NaNoWriMo: nano2.org/posts/2025/w... #NaNoWriMo #NaNo2point0 #WritingCommunity

Spiral notebook open to a page with "What is NaNo 2.0?" paper clipped to the top. Images of a hand writing, an arrow, a star, a paper clip, an open book. Text: A resource site created by a small group of long-time NaNoWriMo enthusiasts, including original founder Chris Baty. We came together after the official nonprofit closed in 2025 to support people taking part in the challenge. Note: be ready to write on November 1!"

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Coral Sands @coralsands.bsky.social · Jul 5

Trying to come up with a theme for my next word crawl... previous word crawls include Zelda, dragon Hoard, rescuing bunnies, and escape from a moon prison. Any suggestions?? #OHHOW

Coral Sands @coralsands.bsky.social · May 1

Not Perfect by Tim Minchin

Coral Sands @coralsands.bsky.social · Apr 20

Going live at 11am central playing a word crawl. Hope to see you either on Youtube youtube.com/live/S56c92c... or Twitch www.twitch.tv/vcoralsandsv

The Rabbit Writing Retreat Special 2 Hour Word Crawl

During my write-in events, I will post prompts followed by short breaks featuring adoptable bunnies in the Chicagoland Area. Today we are doing my favorite game, a word crawl. Join our Facebook: http...

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Coral Sands @coralsands.bsky.social · Apr 1

Yay! It's time to Spring Into a Story and here are your prompts for this week. Feel free to share on your social media!! #springintoastory

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Coral Sands @coralsands.bsky.social · Mar 28

While I'm not advocating it's use, I have to admit I spent years taking classes trying to learn and I still can't draw. I want to draw soooo bad. But im terrible. So I pay others to create what I can't.

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Coral Sands @coralsands.bsky.social · Mar 28

What did I eat post procedure?

Sweet potatoes and rice. Just something light and easily digestible.

#WhatVegansEat

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Coral Sands @coralsands.bsky.social · Mar 27

Lol I survived!!

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Coral Sands @coralsands.bsky.social · Mar 27

March is Colon Cancer awareness month and I'm celebrating by getting my colonoscopy. 😆

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Coral Sands @coralsands.bsky.social · Mar 27

It's my dream car too... it'll have to stay in my dreams due to that price tag! Ouch!!

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Coral Sands @coralsands.bsky.social · Mar 26

Hello Everyone! Today's my birthday and to celebrate, I am raising funds for Fur Angels Animal Sanctuary

furangelsas.com/donation/

Please consider donating or if you can't donate, please share. Hope you all have a fabulous day!

Donations

We need your help... Not everyone can make such a big commitment as fostering and volunteering. Donating is a quick and easy way to make a HUGE difference to the rescue. Your donations help Fur Ange...

furangelsas.com

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Coral Sands @coralsands.bsky.social · Mar 5

An excellent list of movies to watch!

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Coral Sands @coralsands.bsky.social · Mar 4

Cookie and Pixel already have 2 applications for adoption!! So happy for them! #AdoptDontShop

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Coral Sands @coralsands.bsky.social · Feb 27

Underrated Gene Hackman movies....

I'll go first... Birdcage... perfect cast & script. Relevant today and holds up.

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Coral Sands @coralsands.bsky.social · Feb 21

How about noodles with tomatoes sauce (fav spaghetti sauce) and top with vegan cheese.

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Coral Sands @coralsands.bsky.social · Feb 20

Pixel and Cookie got their spay yesterday, healing well even flopping out! #FurAngelsAS #Chicagoland #AdoptDontShop

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Coral Sands @coralsands.bsky.social · Feb 16

Ty!!

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Coral Sands @coralsands.bsky.social · Feb 3

I haven't written in a while. I have an appointment with my Dr to make sure we don't need to make any changes to my meds, just in case. Not sure if it's just seasonal yuckiness or because we are living through the apocalypse... or both

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Coral Sands @coralsands.bsky.social · Jan 2

Happy anniversary!

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Coral Sands @coralsands.bsky.social · Dec 17

Congratulations 🎊

Coral Sands @coralsands.bsky.social · Dec 16

Now that's true! Saw a version of Chopped where they were using things people normally throw away. Very eye opening!

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