Definition
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) is an annual November challenge where participants aim to write 50,000 words of a novel draft in thirty days.
Example
Writers in NaNoWriMo often track daily word counts and meet in local or online write-ins to stay accountable.
Related terms
Common mistakes
- Expecting a NaNoWriMo draft to be submission-ready without major revision.
- Burning out by chasing word count while ignoring sleep, health, or story coherence.