#SocialCafe 8.47 Chat Transcript

We have been using #SocialCafe for 8 years & were courteous enough to ensure that we were the first to ever use it.… https://t.co/DANFocC1hE

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Personal NaNoWriMo Goals and Tactics #SocialCafe 8.47

RT @socialcafechat: Come join our guest host @_TomGReid and the #SocialCafe community tonight as we discuss Goals and Tactics (Strategy?) f…

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Welcome to the #SocialCafe Chat at our weekly Tues 6pm PST / 9p EST slot https://t.co/tinTvb1Y7f

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Our topic for this #SocialCafe : Personal NaNoWriMo Goals and Tactics 8.47 #chattingNowhttps://t.co/5dTumBkdm7

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

You are all invited to jump over to #SocialCafe where I will be guest hosting tonight. #DareToBe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Welcome #SocialCafe friends and not-yet friends who I've not-yet met.

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@aylaw09 Thank you for your so very kind words. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

2 Tips to Help Us Build and Grow: 1) Please follow each other on Twitter; and 2) Please retweet the questions. #SocialCafe Thanks!

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

@DebraLindh Would love to have you. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Hello #SocialCafe - looking forward to following @_TomGReid as he leads us in leading talk tonight :D https://t.co/hHhXNtApMG

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Last week: Do You #NaNoWriMo (and Build Relationships)? 8.46 #SocialCafehttps://t.co/s6RvtmPbaE https://t.co/1NrqWuqJMf

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

Beautifying the transcript, would be soooo helpful if you retweet-without-comment for the questions & then regular… https://t.co/kZ70VkUFqi

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

Tonight: Personal NaNoWriMo Goals and Tactics 8.47 #SocialCafehttps://t.co/5dTumB2Cuz https://t.co/9HznD9NomY

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

This is actually a great suggestion. #SocialCafe https://t.co/nxqdWAh6nU

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Hi! First time here. #SocialCafe

— Dr. Deb Lindh, EdD(@DebraLindh)

Q1 On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being “Never Again” & 10 being “Absolutely!” how would you rate your satisfaction… https://t.co/1XCbT71x5M

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Even if you were not here last week, you can still jump in this week with all your wisdom, humor, and snark (especi… https://t.co/4cSQc9Olbm

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q1 (rephrase) What are your thoughts about #NaNoWriMo 2019 so far (it is ok if you are not participating in the challenge, too)? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

@DebraLindh Welcome Dr. Deb! Do you participate in NaNoWriMo? (It's not required!) #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A1 My answer would be “Absolutely” as in a 10 on a scale of 1 to 10. The only time I allowed anything to come betw… https://t.co/KWvIDq2wTZ

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A1) I survived (and won!) last year. This year has new challenges, but I'm hanging in through this dry mid-month time. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A1: My top thought on #NaNoWriMo is that it's never too late to start :D#SocialCafe https://t.co/zm21M03na7

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@_TomGReid Tom, I’m actually looking at this thinking “hummm. Have no clue what this is!” See! I’m trying something… https://t.co/2jhRTl4utJ

— Dr. Deb Lindh, EdD(@DebraLindh)

Start getting those #ShamelessPlug tweets ready > We will tweet them later in #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

@DebraLindh NaNoWriMo stands 4 National Novel Writing Month. Each November you're challenged to write 50,000 words… https://t.co/2ENgrKMykF

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@DebraLindh @_TomGReid #NaNoWriMo is the yearly challenge that millions of crazy word lovers tackle in an attempt t… https://t.co/GJjTAKsy0O

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Q2 With your knowledge of #NaNoWriMo and assuming you were head honcho, what would you do differently?If you were… https://t.co/ZLSdTdaqLW

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@Kathrynclang I agree. And even if you only get 10,000 or 25,000 words down, that's more than you had at the beginning! #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@Kathrynclang @_TomGReid Well. Then, yes. I should! #SocialCafe

— Dr. Deb Lindh, EdD(@DebraLindh)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q1 On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being “Never Again” & 10 being “Absolutely!” how would you rate your satisfaction with…

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q2 (rephrase) What would you do if you were in charge of #NaNoWriMo? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q2 With your knowledge of #NaNoWriMo and assuming you were head honcho, what would you do differently?If you were plan…

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A2 No offense NaNoWriMo administrators but I would make the site navigation just a little bit more intuitive...An… https://t.co/IFTaO2wTRv

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A2: The best way to present your challenge to the world is to show your own journey first - or maybe you and a smal… https://t.co/56le7jd5d5

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

A2) Many writers I know are introverts. NaNo stages a bunch of group activites that seem targeted at the extroverts… https://t.co/dSo4NggH4T

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@socialwebcafe The COMPLETELY redid the website this year. :( Lost all of my buddies in the change.#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@socialwebcafe They changed the site completely this year. Parts of it are not exceptionally intuitive (to me). And… https://t.co/H90aJwmZIO

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@_TomGReid I don't know many introverts . . . at least not around me ;)#SocialCafe #overflowingextrovert

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@brenhillspeaks @officerenegade That was my note last week! Feel free to jump on over to #SocialCafe. On right now. I'm guest-hosting!

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q3 Would you view yourself as a traditional #NaNoWriMo person (i.e. writing a novel from scratch; 50k words)? Or… https://t.co/Vdka8brsWn

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Is any of this making sense, @DebraLindh? Most writers I know are a bit crazy! #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

RT @socialwebcafe: Q3 Would you view yourself as a traditional #NaNoWriMo person (i.e. writing a novel from scratch; 50k words)? Or, are…

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q3 (rephrase) Are you a traditional #NaNoWriMo type person (wanting to people please and follow the rules others se… https://t.co/kBWTiyTJVC

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A3) I go beyond non-traditionalist to the level of renegade. #SocialCafe https://t.co/Na20llkRhk

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A3 In all fairness, I am probably non-traditional. Yes, I try to keep to the rules but at the end of the day I bel… https://t.co/6LIQa20Fjo

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A3: I would never consider myself a traditional much of anything person :D#SocialCafe But my goal is to always… https://t.co/sjTH6V0V2F

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@Kathrynclang Those big bad extroverts do not realize how intimidating they can be. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@_TomGReid You #NanoRebel, you!#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@_TomGReid I'm too short to be intimidating :DBesides, I #gigglesnort#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

RT @Kathrynclang: A3: I would never consider myself a traditional much of anything person :D#SocialCafe But my goal is to always write…

— Brenda Bergin(@DigiGranBiz)

@Kathrynclang Interesting. That is what my bank tells me almost every month. "Tom," they say,"You're a little short… https://t.co/6zT2Myeqn4

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Thanks @commun_it for helping us create #Twitter relationships https://t.co/mlgn0fi7Dl please RT #SocialCafe #ad

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q4 What about those special deals that #NaNoWriMo offers every year (like sales on software, free trials, etc.)?… https://t.co/3XtBrDVuUg

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

RT @socialwebcafe: Thanks @commun_it for helping us create #Twitter relationships https://t.co/mlgn0fi7Dl please RT #SocialCafe #ad

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

#SocialCafe https://t.co/loAA7TpNzb

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q4 (rephrase) What do you think about taking advantage of the NaNoWriMo special offers? Have you? Do you think you… https://t.co/q82Q2D9PET

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A4.1 Every year @NaNoWriMo puts out some great deals at https://t.co/ulwlEsokPd I have personally taken advantage… https://t.co/RbgmUzo7v9

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A4) I confess I pay no attention to them. I also confess that despite the good work they do as a non-profit, I have… https://t.co/ElG51NDAWa

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A4.2 On the topic of @NaNoWriMo offers....Example >> @ScrivenerApp >> Thanks to NaNoWriMo and the community, I ga… https://t.co/xnZ3uLg6bS

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A4.3 Have any of you tried any of the apps/deals offered (trial, coupon, special pricing) at… https://t.co/Cv8FQ027Tx

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@socialwebcafe @NaNoWriMo @ScrivenerApp Being the dinosaur that I am, learning new platforms is never my first choi… https://t.co/MX9MnCOwMY

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q5 How are you keeping yourself balanced? Any tips on how you keep your goals while still maintaining a “normal” li… https://t.co/4ziVWIg9WR

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q5 (rephrase) Any tips for others, in how to attain their goals? Tactics? Hints? Methods? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

#gigglesnort Balanced . . . HA!Sane . . . bout the same.Focused . . . as long as the squirrels stay away ;)… https://t.co/vfgvj881Sk

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@_TomGReid Following along. #SocialCafe

— Dr. Deb Lindh, EdD(@DebraLindh)

A5 Don’t overthink it. Live your “normal life” and let the creative juices flow in the #NaNoWriMo way.Go with it… https://t.co/XxtJP8xPYY

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

#SocialCafe https://t.co/Txnn27I8lY

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A5) "Normal" is a very relative term. And no. November becomes a completely out of control month with a major holid… https://t.co/qYp2MXoA5s

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@socialwebcafe if you are over-thinking during #Nano, you're probably doing it wrong ;)#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@Kathrynclang You know you love the squirrels. Especially ones with shiny objects. #SocialCafe https://t.co/6M5r0a5vhu

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q6 Have you checked out the #NaNoWriMo store? >> https://t.co/yFQakn8y08Do you think this is a good idea, to have… https://t.co/bXuXWy5kTO

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@_TomGReid That's a squirrel with a shiny object . . . I would never get anything done ;)#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Q6 (rephrase) What about the #NaNoWriMo store? Any thoughts? Ideas? #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A6) Not a big on-line shopper, so no. As a non-profit with a need to rise funds, however, I can see how a store can… https://t.co/pvR2lcbxuf

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

#SocialCafe https://t.co/qlHTINpnOH

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

A6.1 I don’t think I had ever purchased anything at the NaNoWriMo store prior to this (too busy checking out the de… https://t.co/aMQxGBq8Jg

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A6: Super fans want to be able to connect more.I confess I would have bought some of the "distracting squirrels"… https://t.co/5ddLl56dn4

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

A6.2 This year I went shopping at https://t.co/yFQakmQX8AYes, even me! And, no one paid me or gave me any quid pr… https://t.co/3IsbGd8lVv

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@Kathrynclang I never saw those. I'm sure they were adorable. #SocialCafe https://t.co/h7hNtYBEG1

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@_TomGReid I won one that year.:D#SocialCafe https://t.co/WqaozSIrSu

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Thank you sooooo much @_TomGReid for hosting tonight's #SocialCafe and especially such a fun topic - #NaNoWriMo !… https://t.co/87BwWGl9vR

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

Q7 What goals do you have for yourself after November? Writing goals? Promotion goals? Community goals? #SocialCafe https://t.co/K2d9crbzDf

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

A7: My writing goals for after November is to continue writing a book a month.#SocialCafe https://t.co/W2oneTrZGW

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@Kathrynclang That's GREAT! Love it. And congratulations. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q7 (rephrase) What about future goals? Do you think the quantity (i.e. 50k) goal is a good one to adapt to other en… https://t.co/gfaugLPQHz

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A7) Once this month is over I'll be 100% focused on closing the year out strong from a business perspective. I'll s… https://t.co/sExYAnc9vt

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@socialwebcafe You are too kind. I'll always help out where I can. Thank YOU for your usual hosting here and all th… https://t.co/vInSvT33c2

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@_TomGReid @socialwebcafe Did you just call me a baby?#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

Q8 Ok, now it is time to brag about what you do well! Your #ShamelessPlug is ... #SocialCafe https://t.co/GIzCYO7FGS

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@Kathrynclang Always putting the rest of us to shame! Very proud to know you and call you friend. #SocialCafe https://t.co/J8t5m4ey6A

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Q8 (rephrase) Time for the #ShamelessPlug! #SocialCafe

— #SocialCafe Team(@socialcafechat)

A8 My #ShamelessPlug is ... Hey, I’m participating in #NaNoWriMo2019 :) #SocialCafe

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@Kathrynclang @socialwebcafe I've been telling her all week that I would take good care of her baby - meaning the c… https://t.co/u3at4dsn5M

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Now is the time - set your path, embrace your uniqueness, and dare to live your BIG DREAMS!My #ShamelessPlug for… https://t.co/CPT6zQJPFx

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@_TomGReid @socialwebcafe #gigglesnort :D#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@_TomGReid I would probably be offended if you DIDN'T laugh first ;)#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

A8)This will happen this Thursday. Its all free. Bring a couple friends. #SocialCafehttps://t.co/kl3VGVb4cc https://t.co/qtmkwm3QXq

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

@_TomGReid @socialwebcafe Thank you for taking the lead!#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

This is consistently good stuff. Everyone should subscribe. #SocialCafe https://t.co/SgHNVpJmTU

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

I've been adding more video snippets to the daily post to make the content easier to enjoy!#SocialCafe #SnarkyRainbows

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

@Kathrynclang I've been watching. #SocialCafe

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Thank u for joining us for our #SocialCafe Chat. Just wanted to let you know we appreciate u!

— Deborah(@socialwebcafe)

@_TomGReid Thank you - I'm honored.#SocialCafe

— Kathryn Lang(@Kathrynclang)

This was fun. Hope everyone (including you lurkers -I see you out there!) has a great week and returns next week wh… https://t.co/QGyf4ompsc

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)

Goodnight, all. Happy NaNo'ing. #SocialCafe https://t.co/gPfbK13v5M

— Tom Reid(@_TomGReid)