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Artisans
The Artisans forum (formerly NaNo Artisans until September 2019) is where Wrimos can share or request graphics such as book covers, signature banners, or word count calendars. It was formed in 2009 and is one of very few forums to be created during a NaNoWriMo season.
In previous years Wrimos would post their art or requests for art in various forums, most commonly All-Ages Coffee House and Off Topic, as there was no dedicated forum for artistic endeavors. After a suggestion posted in the Site and Message Board Feedback and Suggestions forum, the forum was created and Heather Dudley moved the previously created relevant threads to that forum. The forum has stayed on the NaNo site since then.
The Artisans forum lives within the Helpful Resources forum as of September 2019.
Forum Description
"Make or find a NaNo word-count calendar, get signature banner creation help, share your fabulous art, and discuss the fine nuances of cover art generation!"
Popular Topics and Threads
- A sticky post on graphics resources and copyright
- Individual Wrimos offering to make book covers or signature images
- A thread where Wrimos can show off their book covers
Moderators
Current Moderators
- Heather Dudley (2009-present)
Former Moderators
- Darfinkle (2010)
- Chomsky-rabbit (2011)
- shadow kitty (2014-2016)
- WulfietheGreat (2017-September 2018)