How do I create a Writing Group?

To create a Writing Group:

1. Go to the "Community" menu in the navigation bar, and then click "My Groups".
2. You will see a window where you can name your Writing Group. Type into the text field and click “Create My Writing Group”
3. Next, a window will pop up with a button that will finalize the process of helping you create your Writing Group! Click on “Take Me There” to view your group.
4. Congratulations, you created a Writing Group!

To edit and customize your group:

1. Go to the "Community" menu in the navigation bar, and then click "My Groups".
2. Click the name of the group you'd like to edit.
3. Click the "Admin" tab in the sub-menu.
4. This is where you can edit your settings. To edit settings, click on the "Edit Settings" button.
5. A window will pop up where you can edit your Writing Group info. You can do the following:
   1. Determine the maximum number of members in the group
   2. Determine who has permission to invite new members
   3. Describe your group
   4. Provide a link to any external pages for the group
   5. Add an avatar and/ or a header for the group by clicking on the sub menu and then either dragging and dropping an image or clicking “Select an Image”.
6. Once you are done, make sure to click “Save Details”.

To invite people to your group:

1. To join your group, people must have an account on the NaNoWriMo website, and you must know their username.
2. Once you know the above, go to the "Community" menu in the navigation bar, and then click "My Groups". Click the name of the group you'd like to edit. Click the "Admin" tab in the sub-menu.
3. Click on the Add Group Member icon (it looks like a person with a plus-sign). A text field will appear where you can search for friends by username.
4. Type in the name you would like to search for, then press enter. A list of users whose names match what you typed will appear.
5. Click “Invite” for anyone you would like to join your Writing Group.
6. The person you invited will receive a notification when they visit the site that they've been invited to join a group. If they click this notification, they'll find a prompt to accept the invitation.
7. When the person you invited accepts, you will see their name in the Active Members part of your Admin page.