Are you kidding me? It can’t be that time again, can it?
Okay, so NaNoWriMo is still three months away, but when you think about how fast this year has gone already, November really is just right around the corner.
If you are one of the few writers who hasn’t stumbled upon this great exercise in applying your craft, NaNoWriMo stands for “National Novel Writing Month.” Each year thousands of writers from across the globe gather online, huddle into coffee shops or even curl up in their dark closets with a lap top to “pen” 50,000 words in just 30 days.
It isn’t necessarily a competition against other writers as much as it is a friendly challenge for individuals. Writing groups form from seemingly nowhere to support each other and help keep the creative juices flowing.
If you accomplish your 50,000 word goal, you are then eligible to brag about your own personal achievement and place badges on your website.
It is almost August so it would be a great idea if you do plan to participate in NaNoWriMo 2010 to get a basic framework together before November 1st. Don’t cheat by starting your draft just yet, but it is common (and suggested) practice to get some basic outline or sketch prepared beforehand.
