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All About NaNoWriMo

Information about getting started, who can participate, who we are as an organization and more.

General Information

  • Where do I write my novel? Do I type it on the NaNoWriMo website?
  • Can I make a goal that tracks something other than words?
  • Can I write in any genre?
  • How do I write for the NaNoWriMo blog?
  • Getting Started
  • Why 50,000 words? And how do you define “novel”?
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Official Events: NaNoWriMo and Camp NaNoWriMo

  • How do I participate in the “Now What?” 2022 Challenge?
  • Do I have to start my novel from scratch on the first of the month? Can I use an outline?
  • What if I don’t finish? Or hit my word-count goal but I’m only halfway through my novel?
  • How do I create a project for Camp?
  • How to Win and Collect Winner Goodies

Compatibility & Tech Stuff

  • I'm getting automatically logged out, or having trouble accessing pages within the site.
  • What should I do if I notice a bug?
  • Which browsers does NaNoWriMo support?

Our NonProfit

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  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Can I use the NaNoWriMo name or logo?
  • Can I partner with NaNoWriMo to promote my product or organization?
  • Do you support corporate matching gifts?
  • Is my donation tax-deductible?
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