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NaNoWriMo
(National Novel Writing Month)
NaNoWriMo.org is a great resource for a writer because it:
Pushes your limits
Connects you to other writers
It keeps you writing!
How to sign up for NaNoWriMo:
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Type in www.nanowrimo.org into your browser
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Click the "Sign In" on the top right corner of the page.
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After you are redirected to the sign in page, click the "Create a New Account" tab above the sign in box
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Then put in the info it asks for and press the "Sign Up" button
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You will receive a confirmation email shortly after you complete sign up. Follow the instructions in the email to finish creating your account
Now that you have created your account, you need to format your profile. Follow the directions that pop up on your screen to complete it.
Now that your profile is complete you need to start a novel!
On the homepage (after you have signed in) press the "create your novel" link, as shown below.
Then fill out the information for your novel and click "create novel" at the very bottom of the screen.
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If you can't wait until November to write/compete in a novel writing contest go to Camp NanNoWriMo to write in the summer months!
You can use Camp NaNoWriMo by going to www.campnanowrimo.org and signing in with the same information you used for www.nanowrimo.org
The Camp NaNoWrimo website has a button on the homepage called "Writing Resources". Click that to be redirected to an extensive list of helpful guides and webistes!
Good luck with all your writing!
