General Information
- Getting Started
- How and when can I sign up? When do I start writing?
- Where do I write my novel? Do I type it on the NaNoWriMo website?
- Is NaNoWriMo accessing, harvesting, or otherwise using my written work in any way?
- Does NaNoWriMo share my information with sponsors or any other party?
- Can I make a goal that tracks something other than words?
All About Our New Experience for Writers from 13-17
- NaNoWriMo has always been an all-ages community. Why is that changing now?
- How will these changes impact community members age 13-17?
- How will these changes impact community members who are 18+?
- How and when will these changes be rolled out?
- Why do I need to give you my exact date of birth rather than just telling you whether I'm over 18?
- Why didn't you remove all social features for minors?
FAQs About Organization Updates
- Why are allegations of child endangerment being made against NaNoWriMo?
- A NaNoWriMo volunteer was accused of child endangerment in 2023. Were there ever reports to law enforcement agencies?
- Why did it take you so long to make announcements about the forums and changes at NaNoWriMo?
- When will recently-announced changes be implemented?
- Why are you making so many changes without engaging the community?
- What's going on with roles and permissions on the forums?
FAQs for Municipal Liaisons about 2024 Program Changes
- People in my region are asking about the status of MLs. What should I tell them?
- Why did some people and not others receive a message about the new ML agreement? That seems disorganized.
- Why is it taking so long to respond to ML Questions?
- Why are you requiring criminal background checks?
- What criminal offenses will disqualify MLs and other volunteers?
- Who will pay for identity verification and criminal background cheks?
Official Events: NaNoWriMo and Camp NaNoWriMo
- Is July Camp NaNoWriMo 2024 Happening? Is November NaNoWriMo 2024 Happening?
- How to win and collect winner goodies
- 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?
- Can NaNoWriMo read my draft (for feedback)?
Community Matters
- How do I host an event or write-in if I'm not an ML?
- Can I request a collaboration with NaNoWriMo?
- What guidelines do I need to follow to host an unofficial space for Wrimos?
- How can I report a community member who is violating our Codes of Conduct?
- What is NaNoWriMo's position on Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
- Does NaNoWriMo believe that differently-abled writers need Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
Donation Processing FAQs
- How do I update my payment information for my donation?
- What is a "Halo"? What is the public donor thank-you page?
- Where is my Halo?
- How do I donate by check or money order?
- How will NaNoWriMo use my donation?
- Can I send a donation directly via PayPal?
Compatibility & Tech Stuff
Our NonProfit
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- How do I support NaNoWriMo?
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- 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?