NaNoWriMo has long been committed to supporting writers of all ages. We've developed countless programs and resources geared specifically to young writers over the years. Though our commitment to young writers will not change, our approach to providing services needs to. We are not properly trained or resourced to host the kinds of spaces that were available to all community members prior to November 2023.
Our discovery that some spaces were being used in unintended ways prompted us to revamp our model. We will still provide resources and programming to the same age groups we always have. There will simply be more checks and balances in place to ensure that the experience is as safe as we can make it for young people in our community. Our youth interface is for Wrimos age 13-17.