What do you read to prepare for NaNoWriMo?

[Kelly]

Does anyone else avoid reading anything in your genre prior to or during NaNo? For me, I'm afraid that I might inadvertently copy some story line, action, or other part of a book if it's in the same genre, so I avoid reading anything similar before or during the month. On the other hand, during NaNo, I don't really have time to read, so at least I'm safe on that count. :)

[Asrai]

Not preparing yet. Trying to get ahead in my homework so I'll have time to NaNo. I read all different genres which all find a way into my NaNo, so I don't avoid any books. I don't even have my NaNo plot chosen yet. I had it set last year and now it's changing. I do this every year.

[Bre]

I'm working on getting all of my homework, swabbot things, and major housework done before November. That way I will be able to focus more effectively on writing and won't feel so stressed out with school and the like.

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Right now I'm reading "No Plot? No Problem" by Chris Baty. I didn't get a chance to read it last year when i did Nano. And then I kinda forgot about it. I'm not done with it yet but its really motivational so far.

[Karen]

This will be my first go at NaNo, but like Pat, I have been reading "No Plot? No Problem." It seems to have a lot of good tips. I like the one about bragging so much that you can't possible back down from the challenge! Other than a few sketchy ideas and characters, I think that I am just going to dive in and see what happens.