How Can NaNoWriMo Help Support You Right Now?

Many of you may be facing extended isolation or time at home in the coming weeks. Maybe writing through hard times is a source of comfort to you and you’re looking forward to escaping into the world of your imagination. Maybe you can’t imagine wanting to write at all right now. We’re here to support you no matter which one of those camps you fall into.

We’d like to ask what we can do to support you as we get ready to host Camp NaNoWriMo in April. One of the best things about NaNoWriMo — and especially Camp — is that it’s an incredible source of virtual companionship and company at a time when you may feel increasingly lonely. We’ll be doing everything we can to increase those opportunities for social distancing-friendly connection and support.

If you have a moment, please fill out our survey to let us know what you would find most helpful and useful in the coming weeks as we all get through this together.

Meanwhile, we’re still offering all of our usual resources, activities, and community platforms. Here’s a list of some you might want to check out:

Become part of a writing group! You can now join or create a 20-person writing group to post messages and chat with your fellow writers.

Meet your April 2020 Camp Counselors! An Na, Dallas Woodburn, Devi S. Laskar, and Jennifer Ziegler will be guiding you through the month.

Join one of our upcoming YouTube livestreams for real-time writing prompts and sprints with the NaNo community from around the world.

What’s your Camp NaNoWriMo project going to be? Share your story idea and chat with other writers on our forums!

Looking for kid-friendly educational tools? Our Young Writers Program has got you covered with free downloadable workbooks, creative writing curricula, and more.

Stay healthy and safe, everyone. 

<3 The NaNoWriMo Staff