Whether you are a writer or not, when November comes, it is safe to say that people start feeling lethargic. It could easily be from the change in temperature or the anticipation for Thanksgiving and the holidays or just wanting to escape the cold. Whatever the case it is, towards the end of October, we are encompassed by the feeling of lethargy and a bit of demotivation. But let's not get ourselves into that slump. Whether you are a seasoned writer or an inspiring writer who always had inkling to write but never had a chance to put a mind to it, there is a community to help you get started and stay motivated.
November is an anuual National Novel Writing Month, also known as NaNoWriMo and it is time for you to set achievable goals and finally get those thoughts into physical words. Start writing and share your words by following below simple steps.
Writing a novel can certainly be a challenge but it is a challenge that can be tackled if you put your mind to it. Once you decide that you are committed to writing 50,000 words in the 30 days of November, there are easy steps for you to get started and check your progress.
- Fill our your profile from National Novel Writing Month website so you can be connected with other writers.
- Create your novel starting in October and allow yourself time to brainstorm.
- Come together with the like-minded writers by selecting your region and participate in local forums to stsay updated on local events.
- Earn Participation and writing badges every time you reach specific milestones. Awrding yourself adn celebrating small achievements will help you stay motivated.
- Get inspiration from the resources bank provided by NaNoWriMo website.
- Using the dashboard, upate your wordcount daily so you can keep track of all your progress.
- Qualify yourself, validate your novel and win. Here is how to validate your novel to win.
Now, unleash the writer within yourself and start writing! If you also want to check out the National Book Foundation and get inspired by other great American Literature, click below.
Sources:
http://nanowrimo.org/faq