About Today: Is This Your Month to Write a Novel?

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Yesterday was the first day of National Novel Writing Month, which is, according to me, the best artistic experiment of all time. All you have to do is write 50,000 words this month, and you win. What Is NaNoWriMo? The only catch is that the 50,000 words need to be a brand-new novel. No fair cheating by starting early. (Although starting a day late is fine, you'll be happy to know.) Book Review: 'No Plot? No Problem' How to Beat Writer's Block See More About:  nanowrimo  novel writing  writing contests Readers Respond: How NaNoWriMo Changed My Life OK, the other catch is that 50,000 words is a lot of words. But I've done it once before, and I'm trying again this year, and I can tell you, it's worth it. We rarely get a chance to feel as accomplished as you will after you finish writing a book in a month. Creative Writing Prompts How to Find an Agent Is Your Idea Novel-Worthy? Or anyway, a draft. Because the best thing about NaNoWriMo is that it breaks you of your perfectionism, which is a writer's worst enemy. Testing a New Novel or Short Story Idea How to Freewrite See More About:  writing ideas  novel writing  How to Start (and Finish!) Writing a Novel So start a novel today, and commit to finishing a draft of it by the end of the month, and you'll win! 7 Signs Your Story Wants to Be a Novel Finding Space to Write See More About:  novel writing  starting to write  Today Ads Romantic Novel Literature Novel Writing a Novel Write Novel Online Novel Featured Articles Bone up on Today's Senate Elections Election Day Guide: What to Bring & Where to Go Caffeine-Alcohol Drinks Are Under Fire When Is Stress Good for You? Best Folk Music Singers of All Time Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More > Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. Take the quiz now >   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement