Write a Book in February

Write a Book in February 2025!

Are you ready to put your writing journey on the top of your to do list? Join us for “Write a Book in February,” a transformative project led by Sonja Dewing, an award-winning and best-selling author. This is your golden opportunity to turn your writing dreams into reality.

Create your own goal for the month and get a structured timeline to help you focus!

The combination of accountability, online write-ins, and guidance can contribute to increased productivity, helping you make significant progress on your book. Get that sense of accomplishment that comes from making your goals and boost your confidence as a writer!

Besides, don’t wait until the time is ‘perfect’! It will never be perfect, so do it now. Really!

Register by donating the $$$ of your choice!

Or free for WTWA members! Join the WTWA here: https://womensthrillerwriters.com/be-creative-with-the-womens-thriller-writers-association/

What We Offer:

1. Guidance from the Best: Learn from the best in the industry! Our project is spearheaded by a former National Novel Writing Month Liaison (a person who helps people write their book!) who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to guide you through the intricacies of writing.
2. Ask Your Book Writing Questions: Feeling stuck? Get help from me or the group!
3. Online Meetups: Connect with fellow aspiring authors and engage in enlightening discussions during our online meetups/write-ins throughout February. Set dedicated writing time, participate in sprints, and witness your story unfold.
4. In-Person Write-ins in Albuquerque: If you’re in the Albuquerque area, don’t miss the chance to join our in-person write-ins. Immerse yourself in a focused writing environment, surrounded by like-minded individuals. It’s the perfect setting to enhance your productivity and make meaningful progress on your book.

Why February?

February is one of those quiet months (sort of). By the end of this month, you could be well on your way to completing that manuscript you’ve always dreamed of.

How to Get Started:

1. Register for the Project: Donate the amount of your choice. Click [here] to begin your journey.
2. Join the Community: Connect with fellow participants, share your goals, and be part of a supportive community that understands the challenges and joys of writing.
3. Mark Your Calendar: Don’t miss out on the online meetups and write-ins. Mark your calendar with the dates and times provided in the upcoming emails, ensuring you make the most of this writing extravaganza.
4. Get Ready to Write: Equip yourself with the tools and mindset needed for success. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting, “Write a Book in February” welcomes all levels of experience.

Seize the opportunity to turn your literary dreams into a tangible masterpiece. Let February be the month your story comes to life. Join us on this incredible journey – because every writer deserves a chance to shine!

Your Facilitator

Hello! I’m Sonja Dewing. I’m an award-winning author of the Idol Maker series and other stories. I was a NaNoWriMo liaison for 3 years, I’m author of the book The Five Minute Author: How to Write a Novel, and I’ve helped hundreds of writers get through writing their stories. I hope you’ll join me and the other writers who’ve already jumped in on this project, and get working on that book!

That’s me in the picture, signing anthology books at Books on the Bosque.

Here’s what Tim from NaNoWriMo said after I ran a national write-in:

Register Now and Unleash Your Writing Potential!

Schedule

1 Kick off event!

• 2/1 Saturday – 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Mountain / 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Central / 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Eastern

On-line/Zoom write-ins

• 2/2 Sunday – 8:30 AM – 10 AM Mountain / 9:30 AM – 11 AM Central / 10:30 AM – 12 PM Eastern
• 2/3 Monday – 6 PM – 8 PM Mountain / 7 PM – 9 PM Central / 8 PM – 10 PM Eastern
• 2/4 Tuesday – 5 AM – 6 AM Mountain / 6 AM – 7 AM Central / 7 AM – 8 AM Eastern
• 2/6 Thursday – 6 PM – 7 PM Mountain / 7 PM – 8 PM Central / 8 PM – 9 PM Eastern – see your email for the link to the Women’s Thriller Writer’s Association Meeting Zoom for this write-in
• 2/7 Friday – 12 PM – 1 PM Mountain / 1 PM – 2 PM Central / 2 PM – 3 PM Eastern
• 2/9 Sunday -3 PM – 4 PM Mountain / 4 PM – 5 PM Central / 5 PM – 6 PM Eastern (missed it!)
• Cancelled due to death in the family – 2/13 Thursday – 6 PM – 7 PM Mountain / 7 PM – 8 PM Central / 8 PM – 9 PM Eastern – see your email for the link to the Women’s Thriller Writer’s Association Meeting Zoom for this write-in
• Cancelled due to death in the family – 2/14 Friday – 12 PM – 1 PM Mountain / 1 PM – 2 PM Central / 2 PM – 3 PM Eastern
• 2/16 Sunday – 8:30 AM – 10 AM Mountain / 9:30 AM – 11 AM Central / 10:30 AM – 12 PM Eastern
• 2/17 Monday (President’s Day) – 10 AM – 11 AM Mountain with check ins all day / 11 AM – 12 PM Central / 12 PM – 1 PM Eastern
• 2/20 Thursday – 6 PM – 7 PM Mountain / 7 PM – 8 PM Central / 8 PM – 9 PM Eastern – see your email for the link to the Women’s Thriller Writer’s Association Meeting Zoom for this write-in
• 2/21 Friday – 12 PM – 1 PM Mountain / 1 PM – 2 PM Central / 2 PM – 3 PM Eastern
• 2/24 Monday – 12 PM – 1 PM Mountain / 1 PM – 2 PM Central / 2 PM – 3 PM Eastern
• 2/28 Friday – 12 PM – 1 PM Mountain / 1 PM – 2 PM Central / 2 PM – 3 PM Eastern
• I’ll create a FB group where you can invite others to join you on your own Zoom and write!

Albuquerque in person write-ins

In person events will happen at my favorite places in Albuquerque and Santa Fe!

• 2/1 Saturday – 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Mountain – Little Bear in the Clyde Hotel downtown
• 2/8 Saturday – 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Mountain – Little Bear on Central/Nob Hill
• 2/15 Saturday – 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM Mountain – Curious Toast on Central
• 2/17 Monday (President’s Day) – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Mountain – Flying Star Paseo
• Train date 2/27 Thursday – All Day! – Take the Rail Runner from Albuquerque to Santa Fe! We’ll write on the train, in a Santa Fe coffee shop, and that evening we’ll write at Beastly Books. Leave ABQ around 9:40 AM MST, take the return train at 6:46 PM MST. Ticket cost is around $10 round trip.
• I’ll create a FB group where you can invite others to join you in person!

Schedule in date order:

• 2/1 Saturday – 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Mountain / 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Central / 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Eastern (Online)
• 2/1 Saturday – 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Mountain – Little Bear in the Clyde Hotel downtown (In Person)
• 2/2 Sunday – 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Mountain / 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Central / 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern (Online)
• 2/3 Monday – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Mountain / 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Central / 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Eastern (Online)
• 2/4 Tuesday – 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM Mountain / 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM Central / 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Eastern (Online)
• 2/6 Thursday – 6 PM – 7 PM Mountain / 7 PM – 8 PM Central / 8 PM – 9 PM Eastern – see your email for the link to the Women’s Thriller Writer’s Association Meeting Zoom for this write-in
• 2/7 Friday – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Mountain / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Central / 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern (Online)
• 2/8 Saturday – 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Mountain – Little Bear on Central/Nob Hill (In Person)
• 2/9 Sunday -3 PM – 4 PM Mountain / 4 PM – 5 PM Central / 5 PM – 6 PM Eastern (Online)
• 2/13 Thursday – 6 PM – 7 PM Mountain / 7 PM – 8 PM Central / 8 PM – 9 PM Eastern – see your email for the link to the Women’s Thriller Writer’s Association Meeting Zoom for this write-in
• 2/14 Friday – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Mountain / 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Central / 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern (Online)
• 2/15 Saturday – 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM Mountain – Curious Toast on Central (In Person)
• 2/16 Sunday – 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Mountain / 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Central / 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern (Online)
• 2/17 Monday (President’s Day) – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Mountain – Flying Star Paseo (In Person)
• 2/17 Monday (President’s Day) – 10 AM – 11 AM Mountain with check ins all day / 11 AM – 12 PM Central / 12 PM – 1 PM Eastern (Online)
• 2/20 Thursday – 6 PM – 7 PM Mountain / 7 PM – 8 PM Central / 8 PM – 9 PM Eastern – see your email for the link to the Women’s Thriller Writer’s Association Meeting Zoom for this write-in
• 2/21 Friday – 12 PM – 1 PM Mountain / 1 PM – 2 PM Central / 2 PM – 3 PM Eastern (Online)
• 2/22 to 2/23 nothing because I’ll be running the Short Storyathon!
• 2/24 Monday – 12 PM – 1 PM Mountain / 1 PM – 2 PM Central / 2 PM – 3 PM Eastern (Online)
• 2/27 Thursday – 9:44 AM to 6;46 PM Train Day! (In Person)
• 2/28 Friday – 12 PM – 1 PM Mountain / 1 PM – 2 PM Central / 2 PM – 3 PM Eastern (Online)