National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing. On November 1, participants begin working towards the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by 11:59 PM on November 30.

Valuing enthusiasm, determination, and a deadline, NaNoWriMo is for anyone who has ever thought fleetingly about writing a novel. And hey, if you’re knee-deep in a project, isn’t this a good time to finish it?

So here’s some fun facts from http://nanowrimo.org/ — We encourage everyone to jump on board and get in on the fun.

NaNoWriMo 2013 at a Glance

310,095 participants started the month of November as auto mechanics, out-of-work actors, and middle school English teachers. They walked away novelists.

651 volunteer Municipal Liaisons guided 595 regions on six continents.

89,500 students and educators told their stories with the Young Writers Program.

650 libraries opened their doors to novelists through the Come Write In program.

Noveling Inspiration

Follow NaNo Prep resources. You didn’t think you’d be getting ready for this challenge alone, did you?

Read pep talks from well-known authors. A fantastic crew lined up for 2014, and even more wisdom collected in our archives.

Collect special offers from sponsors. Discounts on software, books, and self-publishing services.

Let us know if you’ve participated in NaNoWriMo before, or intend to this year? We’re interested in sharing the experiences of our tribe…