NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month, starts in November. NaNoWriMo is an annual internet-based creative writing project which challenges participants to write 50,000 words of a new novel between November 1 and November 30. During the 2010 event over 200,000 people took part - writing a total of over 2.8 billion words.
Writers wishing to participate first register on the project's website, nanowrimo.org, where they can post profiles and information about their novels, including synopsis and excerpts. Word counts are validated on the site, with writers submitting a copy of their novel for automatic counting. Municipal leaders and regional forums help connect local writers with one another for holding writing events and to provide encouragement.
Several of the writers in our group will be participating in this year's event, and will be sharing their work with our group throughout the month of November.
Remember, even if you have never attended one of our writer's groups before you are welcome to join us at any time. Participation in NaNoWriMo is an optional part of being in our group.
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