I’m a firm believer in, and supporter of, the NaNoWriMo process. I’m a regular participant/winner and donator, and my winner’s certificates proudly line my office wall.
If you’re unfamiliar, NaNoWriMo is the National Novel Writing Month, which occurs in November. The basic goal is to write a new novel of 50k (or more) words in 30 days. They also do more flexible sessions (Camp NaNoWriMo) in April and July.
Although there have been criticisms of this process (writing “quantity over quality”) it has resulted in thousands of writers creating something tangible that they can edit and work with and- maybe? perhaps?- even eventually publish. Having 50k words written toward a novel is a wonderful feeling, and it inspires you to want to try harder, and do more.
I will, from time to time, write posts about my experiences with NaNoWriMo, including some tips and tricks that have served me well in the process.
NaNoWriMo Project History
November NaNoWriMo 2010- WINNER
November NaNoWriMo 2011- WINNER
November NaNoWriMo 2012- WINNER
April Camp NaNoWriMo 2013- WINNER
July Camp NaNoWriMo 2013-WINNER
November NaNoWriMo 2013-WINNER
April Camp NaNoWriMo 2014- WINNER
July Camp NaNoWriMo 2014-WINNER
November NaNoWriMo 2014- WINNER
NaNoWriMo Posts & Articles
Incomplete (You Won NaNoWriMo, Now What?)
Camp NaNoWriMo Countdown and Preparation
“Buddy Me” On NaNoWriMo
...and then there was Sarah 
Nice to read there are more people participating in NaNoWriMo and giving their opinion on it!
Thank you! I’m a big fan of the program.