Back when web 2.0 (aka the internet that is a platform for conversation and communication) was a baby, some super smart, super passionate and super motivated people got together and launched a writing challenge, NaNoWriMo. NaNoWriMo was a challenge asking writers to dedicate the month of November to writing a NOVEL over the course of a single month.
I’m certain the NaNoWriMo was around before the internet, and blogs, and all the things that make social media possible today, but the internet created accountability and a community supporting writers who wanted to participate.
The challenge itself has changed (for some, I’m sure there are still people still writing novels in the month of November) but the community building and accountability to the challenge has remained the same.
I’ve never participated before, but BlogHer has put together a handy list of writing prompts so I’ve decided this year to give NaBloPoMo an honest try. I can’t promise that I’ll write every day, but I will dedicate myself to posting something new each and every day.
Have you participated in writing challenges before? What tips do you have for making it through the month? Sound off in the comments and help me stay motivated all month long!
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