NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month, began in 1999 and takes place each November challenging writers to complete a novel in 30 days. The novel must include at least 50,000 words, which amounts to producing about 1,667 per day for a month.
You may be wondering – Is it even possible to write a novel in 30 days? According to NaNoWriMo hundreds of novels have been traditionally published including Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen, The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern and Cinder by Marissa Meyer to name a few.
NaNoWriMo Mission Statement:
We believe in the transformational power of creativity. We provide the structure, community and encouragement to help people find their voices, achieve creative goals and build new worlds—on and off the page.
While November may be months away, we hope you’ll start thinking about writing now, find inspiration, read more about NaNoWriMo, check out some of our novel writing resources and hatch a plan to make your next novel a reality.
Novel Writing Resources
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Writing Tips – Articles
How to Write the First Draft of a Novel in 30 Days – The Guardian
5 Steps to Writing a Novel in 30 Days – Grammarly
20 Ways to Write a Book in 30 Days – Inc.
30 Tips for Writing a Book in 30 Days – Writer’s Digest
Writing a Novel in a Month: Is it Possible and Should You Try? – NY Book Editors
How to Finish Writing a Novel in 30 Days – Bustle
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Originally posted by Toledo Lucas County Public Library blogger April S. at ToledoLibrary.org/blog/how-to-write-a-novel-in-a-month
