If you're an author you should. As our thoughts turn to Thanksgiving, authors all over the world are sitting down in front of their computers getting ready for the most challenging event of the year. They are trying to write a 50,000 word Novel in 30 days.

During this month, we will be explaining what NANOWRIMO is, how you enter, the strategies to accomplish this amazing feat, and how to win.

First what it is - NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH - It began in 1999 as a challenge between friends, but NaNoWriMo has since grown into a global writing marathon with hundreds of thousands of participants each year.

The rules are simple: starting after midnight local time on November 1, writers begin drafting a new novel and must attempt to finish before the end of the month.

To win this November writing challenge, you'll need to write an average of 1,667 words per day. And once you've hit the 50,000-word mark, you can upload your novel to the NaNoWriMo website to verify your word count.

In our next post, we will dive deeper into the many reasons authors enter this challenging event, the strategies on how to win, and the rewards that it brings.

Have you always wanted to write a novel but couldn't get motivated?

Or you've tried writing novels but cannot manage to finish them?

Does NaNoWriMo sound like a crazy, wonderful, exciting adventure?

Whatever your reasons, you're not alone. Thousands take the NaNoWriMo challenge for different reasons. Here are three of the main ones.

The deadline forces you to sit down and start creating.

The practice of writing a lot in a short time helps you concentrate on the subject, not the details.

NaNoWriMo connects you with a community that offers support and advice when you need it.

Here are some tips before you start your adventure:

Come up with a one-sentence description of your storyline.

Develop an Outline.

Bring your fantasy story to life. You need to love what you are writing about.

If you plan on publishing it, research what people are reading. Make sure you develop strong characters that people either love or hate but never feel indifferent to.

Join some groups and post your word count every day. This will motivate you to keep up with the group.

NaNoWriMo should be viewed more like a marathon than a competition. All it takes to win is to finish.

There are no judges. The prize is the self-satisfaction you get from accomplishing what few people could do.

Here is some advice to make your adventure easier.

Set-up ground rules on when you write and stick to them.

Write in short sprints so you don't burn yourself out.

Don't be afraid to make mistakes. they sometimes lead to inspiration.

Think of NaNoWriMo as putting sand in a sandbox. Add just enough each day.

Don't skimp on quality to fit it into 50,00 words. It's your adventure. No one is judging.

Keep active in your social media groups. It will give you a jolt every time you post your word count.

Find ways to be inspired. Look for images and objects that fit the mood of your story.

Do not look back at what you've already written. There will be time to edit when you are finished. Remember this is not the final product it is only a draft.

Use dialogue to help the reader see the world you created.

When you are done, put the draft away for a month and relax before you edit it.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL WHO MAKE THIS JOURNEY AND BE PROUD OF YOURSELF

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