MNM FAQ

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It has come to our attention that some registered writers are not getting our emails. Please make sure you have our addresses white listed in your email client. Here are instructions on how to do this in most mail clients: How to WhiteList

The email addresses you need to add are as follows:

Yes, the whole purpose of this event is to raise funds for the YMCA’s Adult Literacy programs. Your registration fee helps cover administrative items – like the venue, and any food that is not donated, etc.

Thanks for asking! Visit this link to learn where the funds raised from the Muskoka Novel Marathon go.

Yes, but they’re only open certain times. Look it up in the Writers’ Handbook.

No. The Active Living Centre is a dry venue. Please don’t jeopardize our good relationship with our landlord, the Town of Huntsville! However there are good local watering holes within easy walking distance. The Writers’ Handbook has facilities nearby, and you can also check with veteran writers.

No, it is not mandatory.

Yes, the whole purpose of this event is to raise funds for the YMCA’s Adult Literacy programs. Your registration fee helps cover administrative items – like the venue, and any food that is not donated, etc.

You can sleep as little or as much as you wish! You can camp out on the floor in the common room or the sleeping area – or under your desk. You can go home. You can get a hotel room. But if you want to win the coveted “Bum in Chair” award, sleep should be really low on your to do list this weekend!

Layers. Sometimes the AC in the venue can be …temperamental… so you will want to be prepared for anything from “surface of the sun sweltering” to “dark side of Mars freezing”.

Visit their website here: https://ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/literacy-services/

First, make sure you are using the correct password for the correct website.

Musokanovelmarathon.com:

You can reset your password by going to https://www.muskokanovelmarathon.com/login/ and clicking on the Forgot Password link under the log in boxes. Use the email address you registered with and follow the instructions. Use your new password to log in.

The YMCA Fundraising website:

Contact your ”"> writer liaison to have the password reset.

Yes, though writers in the past have been creative with the definition of “one page”. You are also free to bring reference materials such as research sources. The basic rule of thumb is, you may not submit anything you didn’t write between 8 pm Friday and 8 pm Monday.

– Please note that our writers show up in a random order on the website. It is not alphabetical, and if you were on page one before, you could be on page 4 the next time you look. This is to ensure that all writers get fair and equal exposure on the website. So, make sure your profile is not on any of the pages first.
– You must have the current “MNM Credit” tag on your profile to show up on the website as a current writer. There is a whole series of videos that help you get all things profile done here: [<a href=”https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSNTf3hyJbramJWBkffe6-MylozOKcz_f”>click for videos</a>] Once the current year’s tag is entered, and saved: refresh the Current Writers page and look for your profile.

If you have been missing our newsletters, you can check out all past emails from our General Interest list on this page (it opens offsite). Please consider resubscribing to ensure you are getting our newsletters with your current email address.

Read Past Newsletters

We understand that life happens, so you have to cancel: you will receive a full refund of your $100 registration fee only if you cancel within 24 hours of signing.  If cancelling between that time and June 15, we will deduct a $25 administration fee from your refund.  For cancellations made on June 15 or later, we issue no refunds.

Ah, Gremlins! Gotta love/hate them. This has happened a few times (usually saying you have a Seat in your cart that you do not. ie. S12). It’s a ghost and the best way is to just contact the Registrar/web through this form. When you fill it in make sure to include what the issue is and what your order is supposed to be: include, event, t-shirt (number, size and colour) for the quickest processing. You may be issued a paypal invoice after the fact to cover any costs. Once payment is is received your order will be processed and you can access the event.

It has come to our attention that some registered writers are not getting our emails. Please make sure you have our addresses white listed in your email client. Here are instructions on how to do this in most mail clients: How to WhiteList

The email addresses you need to add are as follows:

Yes, but they’re only open certain times. Look it up in the Writers’ Handbook.

No. The Active Living Centre is a dry venue. Please don’t jeopardize our good relationship with our landlord, the Town of Huntsville! However there are good local watering holes within easy walking distance. The Writers’ Handbook has facilities nearby, and you can also check with veteran writers.

You can access your account area to view your orders here: http://www.muskokanovelmarathon.com/login/.

To edit your profile, click on the gear icon (top right) and choose Edit Profile. To access your account, choose My Account instead from the gear icon. Here you can change your password or update your privacy settings.

Ah, Gremlins! Gotta love/hate them. This has happened a few times (usually saying you have a Seat in your cart that you do not. ie. S12). It’s a ghost and the best way is to just contact the Registrar/web through this form. When you fill it in make sure to include what the issue is and what your order is supposed to be: include, event, t-shirt (number, size and colour) for the quickest processing. You may be issued a paypal invoice after the fact to cover any costs. Once payment is is received your order will be processed and you can access the event.

This happens when:

You made a new account (because you are new or because you forgot what your account information was) and the account has not been activated by admin yet. In order for it to be activated, you must be a participant of one of our free or paid events. Activation of your account will generally happen within a few days. If it has not been activated please use this form to let us know.

First, make sure you are using the correct password for the correct website.

Musokanovelmarathon.com:

You can reset your password by going to https://www.muskokanovelmarathon.com/login/ and clicking on the Forgot Password link under the log in boxes. Use the email address you registered with and follow the instructions. Use your new password to log in.

The YMCA Fundraising website:

Contact your ”"> writer liaison to have the password reset.

New for 2018 – Each writer not only has a fundraising page (which is set up by the YMCA for donations) but also gets the option of having a Writer’s Profile on the Muskoka Novel Marathon’s website. This replaces the listing of current authors that used to be listed on the website and allows for writers to control the information themselves.

information the writer can include on the profile page:

• A photo.
• A bio.
• Links to social media accounts
• A link to their YMCA fundraising page.

– Please note that our writers show up in a random order on the website. It is not alphabetical, and if you were on page one before, you could be on page 4 the next time you look. This is to ensure that all writers get fair and equal exposure on the website. So, make sure your profile is not on any of the pages first.
– You must have the current “MNM Credit” tag on your profile to show up on the website as a current writer. There is a whole series of videos that help you get all things profile done here: [<a href=”https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSNTf3hyJbramJWBkffe6-MylozOKcz_f”>click for videos</a>] Once the current year’s tag is entered, and saved: refresh the Current Writers page and look for your profile.

You can access your account area to view your orders here: http://www.muskokanovelmarathon.com/login/.

To edit your profile, click on the gear icon (top right) and choose Edit Profile. To access your account, choose My Account instead from the gear icon. Here you can change your password or update your privacy settings.

This happens when:

You made a new account (because you are new or because you forgot what your account information was) and the account has not been activated by admin yet. In order for it to be activated, you must be a participant of one of our free or paid events. Activation of your account will generally happen within a few days. If it has not been activated please use this form to let us know.

New for 2018 – Each writer not only has a fundraising page (which is set up by the YMCA for donations) but also gets the option of having a Writer’s Profile on the Muskoka Novel Marathon’s website. This replaces the listing of current authors that used to be listed on the website and allows for writers to control the information themselves.

information the writer can include on the profile page:

• A photo.
• A bio.
• Links to social media accounts
• A link to their YMCA fundraising page.

– Please note that our writers show up in a random order on the website. It is not alphabetical, and if you were on page one before, you could be on page 4 the next time you look. This is to ensure that all writers get fair and equal exposure on the website. So, make sure your profile is not on any of the pages first.
– You must have the current “MNM Credit” tag on your profile to show up on the website as a current writer. There is a whole series of videos that help you get all things profile done here: [<a href=”https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSNTf3hyJbramJWBkffe6-MylozOKcz_f”>click for videos</a>] Once the current year’s tag is entered, and saved: refresh the Current Writers page and look for your profile.