How to Participate in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)

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By Sherry Thomas
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Have you always wanted to write a novel, but you kept it putting off? Put off no longer-- now is your chance! On November 1st, you can join millions of writers worldwide who share your dream.

November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), and the beginning of your novel. The goal for this month is to write 50,000 words in 30 days.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Computer
Story Idea
Informal Outline of Novel
Notepad
Pencil or Pen

Step 1

Sign up at www.nanowrimo.org. To formally participate, you'll need to register at the website.
Step 2

Participate in writing forums. Nanowrimo offers forums that will encourage writers to reach their goals. Forums also offer competitions that are meant for the same purpose-- reaching 50,000 words.
Step 3

Pair with a writing buddy. On the site, there is an area for finding an online or offline writing buddy in your area. Accomplishing goals are more doable when you have to be accountable.
Step 4

Join a group. Several people in your city will be participating in NaNoWriMo. Some may even live on your block. Groups vary in how they are organized. There are groups that come together solely for writing, and then there are those that are a combination of writing and social gathering. Other groups are more into socializing. If possible, find out before you attend so you're not in a group that doesn't match your goals.