Always wanted to write that Great American Novel, but don’t know where to start? Well, there’s no better time than now! November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), and through a two-part session, author and professional fiction editor Christina Bagni will guide future novelists through the planning and writing process. In this first session, learn how to outline without feeling restricted and how to design characters, plots, and themes that engage the reader—and the writer! Meet likeminded writer buddies, share your exciting project ideas, and also learn tips on how to kiss writer’s block goodbye.

This event is sponsored by the Billerica Public Library Foundation as part of the Foundation Program Series.