Welcome to our series featuring Unique Holidays: November 7th, 2022. Dif you know its National Novel Writing Month. I don’t know about you but I think in Charlie’s Creative Writing Class I am going to have Charlie write a book just for himself. Would you like to join us and write your own novel?
National Novel Writing Month
I have a question for you. How long do you think it takes to write a novel? A year? Five years? For some, 30 days is just enough. That is if you’re participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Participants sign up online. The challenge? To write the first draft of a novel that’s at least 50,000 words. This project begins on November 1sd and ends on November 30th. It’s that simple. After that, you’re free to work on revisions for as long as you want. Put that story on the page!
NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH ACTIVITIES
- Give writing a shot this November. If you’ve always had a love for words, creative syntax, and a good story to tell, take the challenge.
- Try sharing motivational quotes. Encourage the participants to keep writing and provide snacks for their all-nighters.
- Read published NaNoWriMo novels work which is the greatest gift you can give to a new writer.
5 PUBLISHED NANOWRIMO NOVELS
- ”Cinder” by Marissa Meyer takes on the classic fairy tale of Cinderella and sets it in a dystopian world. If you’re feeling jaded about romance, the love story between a cyborg and a prince might be what makes you believe again.
- “Fangirl” by Rainbow Rowell”follows the story of Cath, a college freshman, who navigates this new chapter of life which includes new friends, worrying about her widowed father, learning to be on her own without her sister, and her Simon Snow fandom.
- “The Forest of Hands and Teeth” by Carrie Ryan ask what do you get when you combine a post-apocalyptic forest, zombies, and a village of survivors ruled by the “Sisterhood”? A New York Times best-seller about violence, secrecy, and repression.
- ”Side Effects May Vary” by Julie Murphy says if you’ve ever wondered about what you would say during your final months on this Earth and what would happen if you found out you actually were going to live longer, then this is the novel for you.
- ”Water for Elephants” by Sara Gruen” which was later adapted into a film, follows the story of Jacob Jankowski, who quits school after tragedy hits and joins the Circus. What follows is a story of forbidden love and loyalty.
WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH
- Writing a novel can be a daunting task for anyone, but this deadline forces you to put away the doubts and excuses.
- Some works eventually get published thanks to National Novel Writing Month. Your favorite novel may have been a product of this challenge.
- There are many potential Authors out there with great ideas. NaNoWriMo promotes collaboration and support between writers.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
