NaNoWriMo

"I admire anyone who has the guts to write anything at all."

E.B. White

In twenty-two days, people from all over the globe will embark on a journey for one whole month entitled "National Novel Writing Month."  This journey is for anyone willing to take on the challenge of writing 50,000 words in the course of thirty days for a total of 175 pages.  The absolutely wonderful thing about this journey is that during this time you are not allowed to edit, revise, etc.  In fact, your only job during this time is to write.  In the rules of this journey, you can win by finishing the novel in time and receiving a certificate.  However, if you lose...what is the worst that has happened?  You write almost an entire novel.  You start a fresh piece of writing you can revisit.  You walk away having risked in the daunting and sometimes scary world of writing.  All of those sound like winning to me!  Despite the fact that I will more than likely have a newborn at home when the month of November begins, I have signed up for this challenge.  I challenge all of you to think about joining the journey, as well as encouraging your students to join as well.  There is a Young Writer's Program connected to the website that provides resources for students interested in taking on the challenge, including workbooks for elementary, middle, and high school students to help guide them in the process.  Below are links to the NaNoWriMo website and the Young Writer's Program.  Pass on the word!

NaNoWriMo

http://www.nanowrimo.org

Young Writer's Program

http://ywp.nanowrimo.org