

But confronting the blank page can be a scary prospect. If you’re thinking of joining the party, or you just have dreams of someday writing a novel, there’s no better time to start planning and plotting than right now. But whether you come out of November with a masterpiece or a rambling mess, the journey is a creative jolt like no other: exhilarating, maddening, and almost always fun. But thousands of people complete the task each year, and a few of those books go on to be published. National Novel Writing Month (also known as NaNoWriMo) challenges established authors and aspiring writers alike to create a 50,000-word story in just 30 days. In November, nearly half a million people around the world will embark on a remarkable quest.
