I must tell you I am late in sharing the Unique Holidays this morning as it should have been shared the first week of November. But being National Writing Month Charlie can still sign up and use this in his Reading Class and create a story of his own. Would you like to join Charlie?
National 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 would be the least, if you’re participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Participants sign up online.
The challenge? Is to write the first draft of a novel that’s at least 50,000 words. You start on November 1th and end 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!
- Give writing a shot this November. If you’ve always had a love for words, and a good story to tell, take the challenge. We want to read your work.
- Try Motivational Quotes and encourage them to keep writing and provide snacks for their all-nighters.
- Read published NaNoWriMo Novels which is the greatest gift you can give to a new writer.
5 PUBLISHED NANOWRIMO NOVELS
- ”Cinder” by Marissa Meyer”Cinder” takes on the classic fairy tale of Cinderella, Which is set in a Dystopian world. If you’re feeling jaded about romance, the love story between a Cyborg and a Prince might help you to believe again.
- “Fangirl” by Rainbow Rowell”Fangirl” follows the story of Cath. Who is a college freshman, who navigates this new chapter of life. Including 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, 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. Featuring violence, and repression.
- ”Side Effects May Vary” by Julie Murphy. If you’ve wondered about what you would say during your final months on this earth or what would happen if you found out you actually were going to live longer, then ”Side Effects May Vary” 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. With this deadline forces you to put away the doubts and excuses and to get to writing.
- Some works eventually get published thanks to National Novel Writing Month and your favorite Novel may have been a product of this challenge.
- There are many potential authors out there with great stories. NaNoWriMo promotes collaboration and support between writers.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
