What is NaNoWriMo?

NaNoWriMo is short for National Novel Writing Month. NaNoWriMo is a month-long event in November when writers from all over the world challenge themselves to write a 50,000-word novel in one month. Are you up for the challenge?

Sign up any time during the month of November. Our weekly Write-In calls start on November 3.  

How do I participate?

• Fill out our Sign Up form HERE. 
• Make a plan:
  • What genre will my novel be?
  • Who is the target audience of my novel?
  • What will my novel be called?
  • What are my characters’ names?
  • How old are my characters?
  • Develop a plot outline.
  • How many words am I aiming for?
    • 50,000 words ≈ 100 pages
    • 100,000 words ≈ 200 pages 
  • How many words will I write per day? Per week?
• Set aside at least one day per week to edit what you have already written.
• Join the Lake Dallas Public Library’s weekly write-in Zoom calls on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 PM. 
• Share your work on our Google Drive. 
• Update your friends, family, and community on your writing with the #LDPLNaNoWriMo2020 on social media.
• Have fun!

Questions? Contact David by email at dmontequin@lakedallas.com.