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From left, Sara Lundgren, Jason Arnett, Laura Quackenbush and Dianne Williams focus on "sprinting," taking 10 minutes to write as many words for their novels as they can.

photo by: Alma Bahman

Amanda Jaquays chats with her fellow novelists on a Sunday at Dillons. Participants gather each week to work on their National Novel Writing month projects together.

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Participants gather at Dillons on Sundays to work on their novels. They do "writing sprints" by blocking off 10 to 15 minutes of time dedicated to writing and working silently.

photo by: Alma Bahman

Aspen Junge prefers to write on paper during National Novel Writing Month. Participants gather at Dillons on Sundays to work on their novels.

photo by: Alma Bahman

Jack Campbell works on his novel for national Novel Writing Month, typing into a NEO Direct. Participants get together at Dillons on Sundays to work on their novels.

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August Baker plugs a keyboard into his cellphone to type his novel for National Novel Writing Month. Participants get together at Dillons on Sundays to work on their novels.

photo by: Alma Bahman

Rachel Green takes a break from her day to join the National Novel Writing Month Lawrence group's write-in.

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Lawrence writers hold gatherings several times a week to work on their novels for National Novel Writing Month.