How to Motivate Yourself to Write a Novel in 30 Days
Imagine having the life of a best-selling novelist. You get to do big interviews, go to book signings, maybe even be approached by big movie studios for an adaptation. You’ll have that feeling of accomplishment and the satisfaction you’ve always wanted… except there’s just one problem.
You’ve never written a novel.
So how do you get started? Maybe with an idea you’ve had, but what from there? Do you outline the story, research now or later, think about writing everyday but instead of actually doing it you convince yourself you’re not prepared?
None of the above. I have but four words that will help you write your novel in 30 days.
What, you ask, the hell is that?
Well, it’s this amazing idea created by an author named Chris Baty. In 1999, Baty decided to challenge himself and 21 other participants to write 50,000 words in 30 days. In 2000 a website was launched and from then on it has been gaining in popularity. Here’s a small synopsis from Wikipedia:
National Novel Writing Month (also known as NaNoWriMo) is a creative writing project in which participants attempt to write a 50,000 word novel in one month. The official event is held every November. Despite the name, the project is now international in scope. 101,767 writers participated in 2007, yielding 15,335 reported winners. Participants wrote 1,187,931,929 words in 2007, according to the project’s website.
This is writing in its simplest form. Basically, you have a network of people that are trying to get their first draft out of their minds and onto paper (or into a word processor). The only tools you need is determination and a something to write with.
Are you ready to take the challenge?
Visit NaNoWriMo today and get started!
