Jersey Romance Writing Month
Jersey Romance Writing Month, also known as JeRoWriMo, is NJRW’s very own writing challenge. It takes place in the month of February, when there are no major holidays to prep for and in which we celebrate the special day for romance, Valentine’s Day.
JeRoWriMo challenges you to write 30,000 words in 28 days (you get an extra day in leap year). Editing/revising those words also counts at a 3-to-1 ratio: three words edited equals one word written. Participants are free to set their own lesser or greater goals; we’ll cheer you on to those as well. If you hit 30K, you get a snazzy pin and chocolate when we celebrate at our in-person meeting.
It is an honor system. You don’t have to upload your manuscript. We trust you to report your word count accurately.
It is an honor system. You don’t have to upload your manuscript. We trust you to report your word count accurately.
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There is a special email loop set up for JeRoWriMo and it’s very active. Participants are encouraged to report in with their word count every day because that is a great way to keep yourself writing. It can also be very inspiring to read what your fellow 30Kers are accomplishing.
Our 30K challenge is all positive all the time. We have cheerleaders who are on the loop daily to encourage you. We share our struggles as well as our triumphs because we are there to support each other.
Our 30K challenge is all positive all the time. We have cheerleaders who are on the loop daily to encourage you. We share our struggles as well as our triumphs because we are there to support each other.
Here’s what past participants have said about the 30K challenge:
I look forward to this every year as it gives me a kick to achieve goals early in the year!
This has been a great group to write with and an inspiration to keep going.
You all give me the drive to keep my butt in the chair and the focus to finish my story. I couldn’t do it without you.
This challenge is so great for breaking through to new ideas!
I knew this challenge would get me back on track.
I know I say this every year, but this is the best motivator and inspiration tool I know!
Our rallying cry is “30K Write Away!” Join us!
This has been a great group to write with and an inspiration to keep going.
You all give me the drive to keep my butt in the chair and the focus to finish my story. I couldn’t do it without you.
This challenge is so great for breaking through to new ideas!
I knew this challenge would get me back on track.
I know I say this every year, but this is the best motivator and inspiration tool I know!
Our rallying cry is “30K Write Away!” Join us!