A Guide to Camp NaNoWriMo 2013

Writers, adventurers, explorers, one and all: Camp NaNoWriMo 2013 has officially launched! The gates have swung open for our very first April session; the cabins have been swept clean, Lake Blockbegone is rippling with inspiration, and the word-count targets are awaiting your aim. (Can’t join us in April? Mark your calendars for July!)

What is Camp NaNoWriMo? We like to call it an idyllic, virtual writers retreat, smack-dab in the middle of your crazy life. It’s a challenge to dash off the first draft of your ambitious writing project in just one month. 

Now, before you head off in search of the ever-elusive Storysquatch, we thought we’d give you a quick reintroduction to the lay of the land. The two biggest changes? We’re introducing flexible word-count goals, and “Scripts” as an official genre!

The Word-Count Archery Range: Maybe, for whatever reason, 50K just wasn’t the right fit for you. Thankfully, you can now adjust your targets and take aim at a word-count goal anywhere from 10K to 999,999. 

The Genre Troop HQs: Fly your flag proudly, Rebels and Frenzy-folk. We’ve made Scripts an official genre over at Camp. After all, the Script Frenzy flag can’t just be hidden away forever.

Writing a memoir, a second draft, or poetry? Select “Other” to enter a custom genre to properly strut your stuff.

Your Camp Cabin: Do you need silence to concentrate on writing your novel? Or do you find flashes of genius in the chatter of your fellow cabinmates? Choose your bunkmates based on age, shared genre, similar word-count goal, activity level, or by name!

The Arts and Crafts Tent: We’ve got some beautiful web badges ready for you to trumpet your participation at Camp. The strolling bear is in dire need of a name.

The Cantina and Souvenir Shop: Want to commemorate your time at the best Camp session yet? Check out the new t-shirt and other Camp goodies at the Cantina.

Want to help keep Camp going? Check out our Donation Station, and snag the new donor-only iron-on patch, poster, and more.

The Camp Fundraising Pier: Do you want to support Camp but can’t afford to donate yourself? Start a fundraising page and cast your net off the Fundraising Pier. You could earn a story consultation with acclaimed author and Wrimo, Gennifer Albin!

Will you be participating in Camp? What word-count goal will you shoot for?