
Discover a quick guide to writing a novel in 30 days during National Novel Writing Month, featuring a one-on-one approach.
Explore NaNoWriMo, the national novel writing month that challenges writers to produce a fifty thousand word novel in 30 days, balancing commitment with fun, plus rules, history, and community support.
Prepare for NaNoWriMo with prewriting and brainstorming to shape your story and main characters, choose a writing medium, and design a realistic 30-day plan to reach 50,000 words.
Practice accountability for NaNoWriMo writing goals by using accountability buddies, social media, and goal tracking to stay focused, post daily word counts, and adjust calendars as needed.
Explore local and national NaNoWriMo resources that help you beat writer's block, stay motivated, and connect with nearby writers through write-ins, libraries, and online groups.
Start writing now by focusing on each scene rather than the whole novel to reveal detail naturally, and avoid editing while you write to maintain momentum.
Learn how to stick to your plan for NaNoWriMo 101 by following your writing schedule, handling setbacks, and using strategies like brainstorming or write-ins to meet daily word counts.
Overcome nanowrimo obstacles like writer's block, distractions, and the urge to edit by rereading recent scenes, free writing, prompts, and seeking support to stay motivated.
Finish your novel and explore editing, copyright, and publishing options such as self-publishing, contests, Wattpad, Kindle Create, CreateSpace, and literary agents.
Prepare for NaNoWriMo by planning before November 1, and access rules, support, and prompts via the website and Facebook page.
Have you always dreamed of writing a novel? NaNoWriMo offers your chance. It is a 30 day challenge in which you write a complete novel during National Novel Writing Month.
This book will help you learn what NaNoWriMo has to offer, and how to make the most of the challenge. You will learn about required preparation, strategies, resources, and more. Learn how to overcome the most common obstacles to writing a book, and learn what to do to make sure you are successful in NaNoWriMo.
This book goes into great detail about everything you need to know to be successful during NaNoWriMo. It also covers things you may not have thought of, such as what to do when the novel is finished. It covers the basics of what to do with your work when the writing and editing is completed, and where to find resources for getting your work read by the masses.
The tips and tools you will find within these pages is helpful for all writers, not just those participating in NaNoWriMo. With this information you can develop daily writing habits, write your first novel, and start getting your work seen by the world. If you’re an established writer, NaNoWriMo can help you get back on the bandwagon with your next hit.
About the Expert
Nicole Thomas is an established copywriter with more than 10 years of experience in the field. She has been writing novels, short stories and prose since 1993, with several publications in literary magazines over the years. She also has work self-published in various arenas. In addition, she has completed the NaNoWriMo challenge twice, and is currently working on a third novel and a non-fiction book series.
Nicole lives in rural Missouri, the same state in which she attended high school and university. In her spare time she enjoys camping, concerts, festivals, and spending time with her children and local family.