National Novel Writing Month

Posted by: Allison on: November 1, 2012

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Have any of you heard of National Novel Writing Month? Basically, participants set a goal to write 52,000 words in November. That translates to about 1600 words per day. By the end of the month, one should have the first draft of a novel.

This year I will participate. To help me out, my husband will write weekly guest reviews for Allison’s Book Bag and take on all extra chores. The way you can help me out is by reading my husband’s reviews, following my progress, and posting comments.

If you check out the right hand column, you’ll see a widget titled “Track My Progress in National Writing Month”. On a daily basis, it’ll show how many words I have written.

Talk with you all again in December!

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5 Responses to "National Novel Writing Month"

1 | Robert A. Hunter
November 13, 2012 at 6:57 pm

Congratulations, Allison, on how well you’re doing in National Novel Writing Month!

Allison
November 13, 2012 at 8:36 pm

Thanks! I’m closing in on 25,000 words or the halfway mark. Can hardly believe it.

2 | Katie
November 1, 2012 at 5:44 pm

Good luck! I’ve considered doing NaNoWriMo a few times, but November is always my BUSIEST month. It’s so nice of your husband to write for the blog in your place!

Allison
November 2, 2012 at 11:22 pm

What about Camp NaNoWriMo? It happens in June.

Katie
November 4, 2012 at 4:37 am

No way! I’ve never heard of that but I will definitely look into it. Thanks for the tip!

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