Write your novel in November!

 

NaNoWriMo kicks off on November 1st.

What is NaNoWriMo?

NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month. It takes place in November each year. Thousands of people around the world take part in the challenge to write a novel in November. The goal is to put in 50,000 words toward your spanking new novel.  

Really? A novel in a month? Are NaNo novels any good?

Usually, not immediately. But several rewrites and a good editor later can usually net you great results. My debut novel, Perfection Unleashed, was a 2010 NaNo novel, and has won six literary awards/recognitions in Science Fiction. Earth-Sim, my 2011 NaNo novel, recently won 1st place in the 2013 Royal Palm Literary Awards (Young Adult Published), and When the Silence Ends, my 2012 NaNo novel, won 2nd place in the 2013 Royal Palm Literary Awards (Young Adult Published.)  

Hmm, sounds promising...

Absolutely. If nothing else, NaNoWriMo gets you writing. Fact is, you have nothing until you have have your first draft. Once you have your first draft, anything is possible, including becoming a New York Times Bestseller. The end goal becomes a great deal clearer with the first draft in your hand. That's not to say the rest of the path is easy, but with the first draft, you're ON the path as opposed to beside it.  

How do I sign up?

At the NaNoWriMo website. Meet like-minded people taking part in the challenge, hang out at the forums, or even attend a local write-in with other NaNo folks in your city. Be sure to check out the sponsor offers to see the goodies available to NaNo participants and winners. See you at the 50,000 word finish line!