Ask a NaNoWriMo ML: What does participation entail? Do I have to attend events in my area?

Leading up to NaNoWriMo, I’m going to tackle a few Frequently Asked Questions for both the Wrimos in my area and around the web. This one comes from fontiptoes on Tumblr.

So, I would really like to participate, but I am kinda clueless about the concept. Here’s what I grasp: Aim’s 50000 words in 30 days, but what else what I have to do? Am I expected to participate meetings and writing parties in my area?

Can somebody enlighten me? Please?

This is a very common question which is why I figured I s...