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NaNoWriMo Is An Exciting Writing Challenge

Kane Howard, York College

November has long been celebrated as National Novel Writing Month, a time when aspiring authors try to write 50,000 words of a novel.…

November 17, 2022

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How To Get Through This Year’s NaNoWriMo as a College Student

Tori Barney, Columbia College Chicago

Whether you are a novice writer or have more experience under your belt, the annual novel writing event provides writers with a refreshing challenge.…

November 21, 2021

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5 Cliched Story Plots to Avoid

Jenna Amore, Oakland University

As November marks the beginning of National Novel Writing Month and creators everywhere are embarking on their imaginative journies, many are sinking into overdone writing pitfalls.…

November 13, 2021

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How To Start Writing a Novel When You Don’t Know Where To Begin

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

There's so many approaches that you can take; the important thing is to do what feels right to you. …

May 28, 2020

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Why Every Budding Writer Should Participate in Camp NaNoWriMo

Ben Garcia, Hope International University

Sometimes, quantity over quality isn’t such a bad thing.…

March 25, 2019

If You’re Doing NaNoWriMo, Make Sure to Prepare Beforehand

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Are you more of a plotter or a pantser?…

October 28, 2018

6 Novel Tips to Step Up Your Writing Game for NaNoWriMo

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

NaNoWriMo has arrived and that means writers everywhere are gearing up for the month-long writing marathon.…

November 14, 2017

Tackling NaNoWriMo as a College Student

Carli Scalf, Ball State University

Five ways to commit to the writing challenge amid classes and approaching finals.…

November 9, 2017

National Novel Writing Month: A Survival Guide

Angela Herbst, Lakeland University

NaNoWriMo is a month of deadlines and challenges.…

November 8, 2017

So You Want to Be an Author: National Novel Writing Month

So You Want to Be an Author: National Novel Writing Month

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

If you really want to get your creative juices flowing, commit to NaNoWriMo for the month of November.…

October 21, 2016