National Novel Writing Month began in 1999 as a daunting but straightforward challenge: to write 50,000 words of a novel in thirty days.
Now, each year on November 1, hundreds of thousands of people around the world begin to write, determined to end the month with a first draft.
Check out our books, online resources, and more to help you write your novel this month!
Events & More
Attend an Event
Writing Groups
Various Dates & Times
Various Branches
Join other writers and work on current projects with these groups.
Power & Deception During WW1-An Author Talk w/ Douglas Brunt
May 1st | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online Event
A Love Letter to Strong Women: Author Talk w/ Nina Simon
May 8th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang
May 21st | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
Booklists
Authors Who Suffer from Mental Illness
You don't have to have a mental disorder to be a great author, but those leaps of imagination can sometimes be linked to mental illness.
My Librarian: Celebration of Local Poets
A selection of books by local poets.
The Power of Poetry
These poets and their work have made an impact recently on the ever-evolving poetry community.
Blogs & More
Writing Blogs and Resources
For Writers: Resources & More
Check out our local author visits, small groups, book suggestions, and other writing-related resources for your writing needs.
My Librarian: The Benefits of a Local Writers' Group
From hours of research to even more hours of honing one’s prose or choosing just the right word.
Self-Publishing: What an Author Needs to Know
With the rise of eBooks and print-on-demand, more authors are turning to self-publishing to get their books into the hands of readers.
Writing
Children begin developing the skills used in writing long before their work becomes words.
Resources from the NaNoWriMo Website
Declare your writerly commitment all over social media with the 2023 NaNoWriMo Writer badge!
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NaNo 101 Prep, opens a new window
A free 6-week course filled with activities and resources to help you prepare to write a novel.
NaNo Resource Hub, opens a new window
Whether you’re a planner, a pantser, a plantser, or any “er” in between, these resources to help you tackle the next step in your creative journey.
Now What?, opens a new window
Resources and tools to help you set goals and continue your creative writing journey, whatever that means for you.
