October 2018: Announce your new NaNoWriMo novel today!

Get a shot of caffeine for your creative life with our NaNo Prep resources. [National Novel Writing Month]( [NaNoWriMo: Noveling Life.]( Are you ready to write? "NaNoWriMo is inspiration raised to the power of infinity." — Beate S., NaNoWriMo participant This month, we're starting to see the power and potential of so many writers building up to take the world by storm. Look out, writer's block! There's nothing that NaNoWriMo writers can't handle. Our capacity for creativity (not to mention hard work) is boundless. Plus, we do it all while having the time of our lives! Make sure you announce your novel before November starts, so you can get writing on Day 1. Even if the well of your inspiration is infinite, you still need to start somewhere. Make the commitment to write your novel this November by letting the world know. [Announce your 2018 novel.]( 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. [Join our #NaNoCoach tweet chat!]( On Tuesday, October 30, at 2 PM PDT ([your time zone](), our [NaNo Coaches]( will answer your writing questions! Use the hashtag #NaNoCoach to join. [How do you find the time to write?!]( Writers on our forums are sharing suggestions and tips for setting aside moments to write when your free time is limited. Share a pro tip, or get some new ideas! [Sign up for 30 Covers, 30 Days!]( 30 lucky Wrimos will be selected to receive a unique cover for their 2018 NaNo-novel, created by a professional graphic designer. [Learn more.]( NaNo Prep webcasts: A week of free writing classes! [NaNoWriMo + CreativeLive: Make your words count. Choose your writing course.]( Monday, October 22 — Friday, October 26 CreativeLive is joining NaNoWriMo to bring you an inspiring week of writing classes and conversations to help you prepare for an amazing month of writing. [Click here to learn more.]( [View the full schedule.]( Listen to a NaNo Prep episode of the Write-minded podcast [Write-minded: a podcast with NaNoWriMo and She Writes Press]( Get writing advice on-the-go by subscribing to our podcast. We've got a great lineup of NaNo Prep podcast episodes this fall, including an interview with [NaNoWriMo founder Chris Baty]( on the origin of your favorite wild writing challenge. [Subscribe to the podcast.]( From our sponsors: [Dropbox Paper: The easiest way to draft and edit your next best-seller. Check it out.]( Wrimo Spotlight ["When you have a big goal, you may need to turn down opportunities or invitations, or let go of a few responsibilities. Sometimes people feel guilty about this, but people who care about you will likely support you, especially if there's an end in sight."] [Laura Vanderkam headshot] — Laura Vanderkam, author and time management professional [Get more time management tips.]( What's up, internet! A reader [#WhyIWrite]( — Saturday is the National Day on Writing! We'd love to hear your story [via Twitter]( using the hashtag #WhyIWrite—because the reasons why we write create the pathways to our novels. ["It's Okay to be a Writer and a ______"]( — How can you claim the title "writer" in a world which constantly asks people to align themselves with their occupation? [The Resurgence of Feminist Dystopian Fiction]( — This new canon of literature channels the angers and anxieties of the present through a futuristic lens. [31 Amazing Literary Halloween Costumes]( — It's that time of year when we get to dress up as our favorite book characters! Who will you be this Halloween? [The Fictional Foods We Wish Were Real]( — Readers weigh in on the made-up snacks they'd most like to try. [NaNo Prep Campaign: Get a limited edition notebook!]( [Donate to NaNoWriMo and get a limited edition notebook!]( [Winner shirts are available for pre-order!]( [Winner shirts are now available for pre-order!]( [Stories Matter. Donate Today.]( 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](