July 2018: *Epic Montage Music Plays*

We're over halfway through Camp, and we know you can make it to the end! [NaNoWriMo logo header]( [Camp NaNoWriMo]( Camp NaNoWriMo is passing in a blur of activity. If you were in a movie, right about now is when you'd be running up stairs while an epic 80's soundtrack blasts, learning dance moves in your neon legwarmers, or typing furiously as nights pass quickly by. If you want to start your writing project now, or you feel like the goal you set at the beginning of the month is no longer motivating you, remember that Camp NaNoWriMo has flexible writing goals! (And when you do reach your goal, don't forget to validate your win!) [Find out how to set a flexible goal for Camp NaNoWriMo.]( [Find out how to claim your official Camp NaNoWriMo win.]( The NaNo Three Every month, we'll share three of our favorite links from the NaNo-sphere—whether they’re blog articles or awesome pep talks. Check it out. [Don't Let Your Goals Become Barriers]( Wherever you're at in your writing, Camper Shay Duchaine shares a few words of wisdom about the importance of having your goals help rather than hinder you. [How to Add Suspense to Any Story]( Looking for a way to add a little mystery to your novel? Our latest video has tips to help you write suspenseful stories to keep your readers guessing. [Attend the Night of Writing Dangerously]( Tickets are selling fast for this year's gala, and we'd love to see you there! [Sign up to receive updates]( about the event, including how many tickets are left. From our sponsors: [Use the coupon code "HAPPYCAMPER" at scrivenerapp.com for 20% off Scrivener for MacOS, Windows, and iOS. Valid through August 2018.]( Wrimo Spotlight ["Everyone's process is different so listen to your gut: if you're not feeling it today, it's okay... Take a break, read, relax, and come back when you're refreshed. You can make up for these days later when you're more on a roll. And remember: it's not about the number but the work you've put in, which sometimes can't be easily quantified."] [Gloria Chao, NaNoWriMo Camp Counselor] —Gloria Chao, author and Camp NaNoWriMo Counselor [Read more here](. What's up, internet! A reader. [It's OK if You Haven't Finished Your Book Yet]( — Here's one author's inspiring tale of using words to save a life—even when that meant leaving her novel unfinished. [The Scariest Books, According to Authors]( — Ever wonder what makes your favorite authors sleep with the lights on? 13 authors recommend the most frightening books they’ve ever read. [Writers and 'The Other']( — "As writers we have to be the other... but when we become the other we need always to act with respect and recognize the value of what we discover." [Harry Potter and the Mysterious Title Change]( — Here's the story behind the famous boy wizard's first adventure, and why it has a different name in America. [Travel to These Fictional Worlds!]( — PBS designed vintage-style travel posters for some of the most beloved novels of its [The Great American Read]( program. We're in love with the aesthetic. [Thank you! (gif image with changing colors)] [Thanks, #NaNoFlashback donors!]( We spent the last week celebrating NaNoWriMo's history together... and you helped us raise $18,000 for our next chapter (20% more than our original $15,000 goal)! We're so deeply thankful, and we don't take your support lightly. Thank you all—for writing with us, and for letting us into your lives. We can't wait to write more stories with you! [Make a donation to NaNoWiMo!]( National Novel Writing Month 3354 Adeline Street Berkeley, CA 94705 You are receiving this email as a participant interested in receiving the NaNoWriMo newsletter. [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe](