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The Writing Journey 2026
This is to sign-up for the 2026 Writing Journey, the year-round writing community that historically has served members in the cities and suburbs west of Chicago (roughly in the region of Naperville). Nowadays, most of our Paths support virtual participation. Note that we ask that existing Journey members sign up again each year (so we know who are the active members and what e-mail groups to possibly add you to; e.g., the Poetry Path has its own e-mail list).
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Email
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Your email
What is your name?
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Your answer
Are you a new or existing member?
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New (joining the Journey for the first time)
Existing (re-joining for 2026)
Do you agree to abide by the
Writing Journey Code of Conduct
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What is your community username (if you have one)? This would, for instance, be used on our discord server.
Your answer
What is your gmail e-mail address if you have one?
Generally this works better for the google group and google drive we use.
Your answer
How did you hear about the Journey?
From NaperWriMo or IL Novel Quest events
From the NaperWriMo Facebook page
From the Writing Journey private Facebook group
Current member
Library
novelquest.substack.com
Other:
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If you were referred to the group from a current member or by some other source, please name them here (thanks!)
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What are you looking to get out of the Writing Journey?
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What are your websites (if you have any)? E.g., twitter, facebook, blog, author site, Good Reads, instagram, etc.
Your answer
Are you interested in being in the Journey photo directory of members with a brief bio and links to your websites?
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No
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What genre(s) do you write?
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What is your Critique Circle username?
This is just for those who use Critique Circle (not required)
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Are you willing to lead or co-lead any topics?
Which topics are you interested in helping out with? You don't have to be an expert to volunteer--you can learn a lot in research and then share it or facilitate discussions on the topic. Are you willing to lead activities? Looking for a couple partners on a topic?
Your answer
Which Paths are you interested in?
Choose all that interest you.
a short story anthology path
flash fiction anthology
editing (accountability) path
critiquing writer's workshop Path
The Technology Path
one or more social paths
Shakespeare Reader'sTheatre
monthly Journey meetings
poetry Path (online sharing of poetry with critiques)
field trips (Art Institute, Morton Arboretum, etc)
writing blog articles for
writingjourney.org
weekend writing retreat
Online chat meetings with writing prompts
Dungeons & Dragons Path
Other:
What else would you like us to know?
E.g., dietary restrictions, constraints on meeting days/times, only remote/virtual events? What are your suggestions for improving the Journey?
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Are there new Paths that you would be interested in leading?
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What topics would you like to see covered by workshops?
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Do you have suggestions for themes or topics for our annual anthology?
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