NaNo is rapidly approaching. For those new to NaNo, NaNo is short for
National Novel Writing Month. The goal is to write a novel in a month,
50,000 words minimum to be more accurate,. It starts November 1st and
ends at 11:59pm November 30th.
I've done it several
years now, I don't always make my goal as my day job tends to get in the
way and I find myself on-call on again this year right in the middle of
NaNo. But I'm prepping earlier than usual.
If you've
been on the fence about possibly writing the novel idea tumbling about
in your head, this may be the kick in the pants you need. I did write my
first novel in a month, long before I'd heard about NaNo, so I know it
can be done.
There are many previous winners who have
been published, 449 since 2006, not including those who self-published.
That is a shorter list, however, it is still inspiring.
The
nice thing is that NaNo has loads of resources available to us writers,
all of it is free. NaNo is also a non-profit and, due to donations from
a variety of sources, has expanded it's programs to include virtual
writing camps, special programs for young writers (grades K-12), and
programs for libraries.
Each region has leaders that
help with questions, organizing write-ins, and keeping your motivation
going. Some regions are more active than others, but there's usually at
least one write-in event, giving you a chance to meet other writers and
get some additional inspiration.
This year I'll be working on the second book in my Coven Sisters series, wish me luck!
If you'd like to know more about NaNoWriMo, check out their site at: https://nanowrimo.org
