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The contest is designed specifically for novelists, but it attracts writers from all corners of the web
In this article, we’re going to talk about what Camp NaNoWriMo is, why you might be
Camp NaNoWriMo is a writing event which takes place during the months of April and July
The event begins at the start of the month (either April or July) and ends at the
Where NaNoWriMo asks its participants to put fifty-thousand words towards, specifically, a fiction novel, Camp NaNo does
And that’s really all there is to it! This event is more lax compared to NaNoWriMo,
However, the lowered expectations around Camp NaNoWriMo create a more relaxed atmosphere
It feels more like a camp, where everyone’s taking a break from their regular stuff to
Maybe you hated NaNoWriMo, and the thought of voluntarily subjecting yourself to another month of similar torture
We’ve already talked about Camp NaNo’s comparatively lax criteria to NaNoWriMo and how that lax
First, even though participants technically can do whatever they want for NaNoWriMo, Camp NaNo means you can
There’s literally no ideal word count, and that means it’s pretty hard to rib yourself
Camp NaNo also boasts resources for writers to take advantage of while they’re working on their
Check what they’ve got going on in your area, not just during Camp NaNo, but year-round!
Here’s the Google Calendar for NaNoWriMo’s events in July, for reference:
And here’s that same month in agenda form, so you can see the specific events a
The resources that Camp NaNo has to offer are great for keeping you grounded and supported throughout
It’s also great to have a community surrounding your writing and the writing of other authors
Now that you know what Camp NaNoWriMo is and why you should definitely try it out, let’
Even if you prefer not to connect with other writers and instead do Camp NaNo totally solo,
If you’ve got an idea for a book, but you just haven’t found the time
Is there anything you shouldn’t bring to Camp NaNo, you might ask?
This is absolutely one-hundred-percent just my opinion, but I don’t like to bring established, deep-in-the-works projects
I’m talking about novels that I’ve already drafted a few times, short stories that just
Some of your projects or ideas might need rocket fuel to take off and get going—some
Events like Camp NaNo might be the only months out of the year that you’re consistently
However, if you want to be a pro, you’re going to have to develop discipline
Try finding a consistent time to work on your Camp NaNo project
Of course, the option to do Camp NaNo solo is available to you
However, consider this: Camp NaNo is putting you in touch with other writers
Likely, some of these other writers are also readers who might be interested in reading your book
And to be clear, I am not saying you should get close to people under the guise
Platforms require readers, yes, but they also require connections to other authors
Someone might know a great editor for your genre, and someone else might have already tried the
You can combine knowledge in this way to save yourself some time and make the best decisions
In fact, that might be the most wholesome way to participate