mini_nanowrimo is all about a minimum of 100 words per day during November. New members are accepted on October 29 at the latest, and right now it's still the 29th in some parts of the world.
Become a NaNoWriMo rebel, because it's not like you'll lack company.
wrisomifu is a "writing group for underachievers who enjoy the company of same. To join, all you need to do is ( Read more... )

NaNo-related links:
Storyfix is posting daily NaNo tips.
WriMos FTW is a blog focusing on the preparation for NaNo.
nanowrimo has a weekly plotting thread for plot, character deveopment, setting, lack of plot, and anything else.
Editing your MS in 30 days or less - for December onward, obviously.

Writing links in general:
10 types of writers block and how ( Read more... )

For people who are doing NaNo and seeking professional publication.
More links to posts about NaNo by pro authors.
10 ways to procrastinate on NaNo.

Assorted links
The Bechdel test comment ficathon.
The TV tropes story idea generator.
A word tracker for your NaNoWriMo project.

Week 27
NaNo 2009 editing/rewriting: 6,000 words.
Total: 6,000

NaNoWriMo:

1. Both in 2007 and 2008, I submitted my final wordcount on the 25th, the date when you can start collecting the winner badges. This turns out to be a good idea since you may not be able to access the site at all on the 30th, as clueless_psycho told me. Long story short: it's always better to finish early, even if you don't want the badge.

2. Via cristin_terrill: ( Read more... )

NaNoWriMo meme from here.

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The sign-up for mini_nanowrimo is open: write a minimum of 100 words every day during November instead of 1,667.

Yes, I'm planning to participate in NaNo again this year, and I've discovered that brainstorming on paper, rather than on the laptop, is more helpful for the thought flow. Anyone else in, other than clueless_psycho?

1. NaNoWriMo in September 2009's Writer's Digest.

2. Back in 2006 salixbabylon started the Bunny Euthanasia Project. Basically, in October you go through your WIPs and unfinished pieces, then do one of the following ( Read more... )

9 Ways to Strengthen Your Beginning. In medias res ftw, says I.

Karen S. Wiesner's Novel Blueprint, or what she calls a Story Plan Checklist.
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1. brutal_critters, a community promising thoroughly honest opinions on your work.

2. CreateSpace, an Amazon.com Inc. owned company, is generously offering every NaNoWriMo 2007 winner a "free proof copy" of their 2007 manuscript. What this means: A free proof copy of your manuscript in paperback book form - just by following the instructions below. They'll even ( Read more... )