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Winning Camp NaNoWriMo

Tips and tricks to write a novel in a month

By Rachelle Hayes ENG 321: Writing II: Beginning Technical Writing (Honors) Mrs. Tracy Dalton Missouri State University Spring 2014

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Table of contents List of illustrations ......................................................................................... iii Abstract ......................................................................................................... iv

About Camp NaNoWriMo ............................................................................. 1 Beginning Camp NaNoWriMo .......................................................................... 2

Signing up for Camp NaNoWriMo ................................................................. 2 Filling out your novel information ................................................................ 3 Finding cabin mates .................................................................................... 5 Updating your story ..................................................................................... 5

Submitting your story ..................................................................................... 6 Writing project advice ...................................................................................... 6

Be passionate about your topic .................................................................... 6 Set word-count goals ................................................................................... 7 Outline ........................................................................................................ 7

Characters ................................................................................................ 7 Plot ........................................................................................................... 8 Setting ...................................................................................................... 8

Write ........................................................................................................... 8 Do not delete ............................................................................................ 8 Bounce around ......................................................................................... 9 Write scenes ............................................................................................. 9 Catch up on daily word-count ................................................................... 9

Save your project ....................................................................................... 10 Mandatory materials ..................................................................................... 10

Computer .................................................................................................. 10 Internet access ....................................................................................... 10

USB drive or other saving method .............................................................. 11 Optional materials ........................................................................................ 11

Comfortable writing environment ............................................................... 11 Writing instruments ................................................................................... 11 Snacks and beverages ................................................................................ 11 Computer programs ................................................................................... 12

Scrivener ................................................................................................ 12 Write or Die 2 ......................................................................................... 13

Conclusion .................................................................................................... 14 Works Cited .................................................................................................. 15

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List of illustrations Figure 1 Create an account information .......................................................... 3 Figure 2 Filling out your novel information ...................................................... 4 Figure 3 Cabin settings ................................................................................... 5 Figure 4 Word Count Validator ........................................................................ 6 Figure 5 Flowchart outline .............................................................................. 7 Figure 6 Sample numerical outline .................................................................. 8 Figure 7 NaNoWriMo-ically correct writing sample ........................................... 8 Figure 8 Catching up on word-count ............................................................... 9 Figure 9 Scrivener’s organizing examples ...................................................... 12 Figure 10 Write or Die 2 ................................................................................ 13

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Abstract Winning Camp NaNoWriMo: Tips and tricks to write a novel in month By Rachelle Hayes This manual documents how an individual can compete in Camp NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and provides useful tips and tricks about how to win the camp. Camp NaNoWriMo is an online bi-monthly writing event that seeks to eliminate writer’s block. Participants must meet a set word-count goal by the end of whichever month they are participating in, either April or July, in order to win Camp NaNoWriMo. Anyone who completes their word-count goal is a winner. Individuals can sign up for Camp NaNoWriMo online; they can also find other virtual writing friends, called cabin mates, to help them with their writing. Once the month of Camp NaNoWriMo is complete, their story must be submitted to Camp NaNoWriMo’s website in order for the participant to obtain their winner’s certificate. Participants should be passionate about the topic they are writing about. They should also set word-count goals in order to meet their deadline at the end of the month. Some outlining may be necessary for certain participants. The writing process for Camp NaNoWriMo is unique; there is no need for correct grammar, exact descriptions, or deleting unnecessary phrases, words, etc. Participants should simply write without stopping. There are materials that are mandatory for all Camp NaNoWriMo participants to have. These items are a computer, Internet access, and a saving method. There are also optional materials that can be obtained in order to make a participant’s Camp NaNoWriMo writing experience go smoothly. Such materials include a comfortable writing environment, writing instruments, snacks and beverages, and writing software for computers. By using these tips and tricks, a Camp NaNoWriMo participant could help themselves become one of Camp NaNoWriMo’s winners. They can also have their writing project finished, and thus be one step closer to publishing their work. Keywords: Camp NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), online competition, writing

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Creative writing can be difficult. You may not have enough time to actually write, you may procrastinate actually sitting down and writing your story or other creative project, or you may have your own personal reasons for being unable to get your words out of your thoughts and onto a computer document. Camp NaNoWriMo’s online writing community seeks to help you get your story written. The following manual documents how you can compete in Camp NaNoWriMo and provides useful tips and tricks on how to win the camp. Inside this document you will find information about Camp NaNoWriMo and its purpose, along with the necessary steps about how to begin Camp NaNoWriMo and how to fill out your novel information. Additionally, you will read about how to submit your story to Camp NaNoWriMo, and thus enter into the online writing competition. Some tips and tricks that are provided in the manual can show you how you can start writing your story or other project quickly, without a steady interruption of writer’s block. These tips include what materials it may be necessary for you to gather so that you can further enhance your Camp NaNoWriMo experience. If you are someone who has trouble sitting down and writing your story, or if you simply wish to participate in an online writing project, reading this manual will help you become more aware of Camp NaNoWriMo’s benefits. The guidelines provided could also assist your writing process, even if you choose not to sign up for Camp NaNoWriMo.

About Camp NaNoWriMo Writing a novel is not a simple process. There are many steps a writer must take in order to get his or her potential book out into the world. The creators of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), as well as NaNoWriMo’s spinoff version, Camp NaNoWriMo, seek to help make the writing process one step easier. Camp NaNoWriMo explains the event on their website:

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing. Participants work toward the goal of writing a 50,000-word draft during the month of November. Valuing enthusiasm, determination, and a deadline, NaNoWriMo is for anyone who has ever thought fleetingly about writing a novel. (“About,” Camp NaNoWriMo)

While Camp NaNoWriMo is similar to NaNoWriMo in that it is an online, month-long writing competition, there are also some major differences between the two events. The Camp NaNoWriMo website describes it as “a more open-ended version of our original November event. We have Camp sessions in both

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April and July, and we welcome word-count goals between 10,000 and 1,000,000. In addition, writers may attempt non-novel projects” (“About,” Camp NaNoWriMo). Whereas November’s event is solely about getting 50,000 words of your novel written, Camp NaNoWriMo allows submissions of poetry, short stories, etc. Camp NaNoWriMo welcomes any individual who wants to challenge themselves to write whatever they wish to write (“About,” Camp NaNoWriMo). You can write in any chosen theme: fanfiction, metafiction, film or play scripts, non-fiction, etc. You can also write your story in any language. Simply complete your word-count goal by the end of your participating month to win Camp NaNoWriMo. Anyone who meets their goal will get a winner’s certificate. Through the Camp NaNoWriMo website it is easy to make friends with other participants, or as the event calls them, cabin mates. These cabin mates can be encouragers when you feel like giving up on your writing project, or even perhaps become your beta readers. Beta readers are people who edit and critique your story before you officially turn it in. There is no fee required to participate in Camp NaNoWriMo. Simply sign up online and fill out your project’s information. Then, you will need to wait for the start date to begin writing. Novels and other creative projects’ word-counts are verified using online software. No one other than you, the author, will ever see the text in your project. Camp NaNoWriMo was launched in 2011. More than 40,000 individuals participated in the 2013 summer retreat (“Press,” Camp NaNoWriMo). The original NaNoWriMo has produced over 100 traditionally published “Published Wrimos” since 2006 ("Published Wrimos," NaNoWriMo). “Published Wrimos” are stories that were written during NaNoWriMo’s competition month and have been published sometime after their original creation. Let Camp NaNoWriMo help your story become a “Published Wrimo.”

Beginning Camp NaNoWriMo Camp NaNoWriMo is not difficult to join. If you are interested, you can sign up online. As more information about your writing project and genre of writing is filled in, Camp NaNoWriMo will be better able to assign virtual cabin mates.

Signing up for Camp NaNoWriMo In order to become an official participant in Camp NaNoWriMo, some steps must be accomplished first. Join Camp NaNoWriMo by visiting the web address <https://campnanowrimo.org/sign_in> and creating an account (see Figure 1). Once finished you will be able to “get the support, encouragement, and resources you need to write a novel in a month. When you create an account, you'll be able to: plan your novel, track your noveling progress, create a cabin

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full of likeminded writers, [and] receive online encouragement from staff, fellow campers, friends, and family” ("Welcome," Camp NaNoWriMo). To sign up for Camp NaNoWriMo, follow these steps:

1. Type the username you wish to use in the Your Preferred Username box.

2. Type your email address in the A Valid Email Address box.

3. Type your password in the Enter a password box.

4. Re-type your password in the Re-enter your password box.

5. Select the Yes checkbox if you are in the time zone listed in the Are you in the “” time zone? question. If you are not in the time zone listed, then select your correct time zone in the No, I am in drop-down menu.

6. Select the I am at least 13 years of age. checkbox to show that you are old enough to compete in NaNoWriMo.

7. Select the I have read and accept the Terms and Conditions. checkbox to show that you have read and accept Camp NaNoWriMo’s Terms and Conditions.

8. Click Submit when you are finished filling out your account information.

Filling out your novel information To create your Camp NaNoWriMo novel, or other piece of writing, you will need to fill in all information that is relevant to your project. This will help you find cabin mates later on. To create your novel, click on the Create your novel now link on your Camp NaNoWriMo home page. The following list will explain each

Figure 1 Create an account information In order to join Camp NaNoWriMo, the information shown in this image must be filled out correctly. (Source: “Welcome,” Camp NaNoWriMo)

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area that must be filled out in order for you to compete in Camp NaNoWriMo (see Figure 2). To compete in Camp NaNoWriMo, follow these steps:

1. Do not type anything in the Word Count box. You have not yet started Camp NaNoWriMo so you cannot include this information.

2. Insert your word-count goal in the Word-Count Goal box. Your word-count goal can be as low as 10,000 or as high as 1,000,000.

3. Type the title of your work in the Title box.

4. Select which genre your project falls under in the Genre drop-down menu. You will need to choose from these genres: adventure, erotic, fantasy, historical, horror/supernatural, literary, mainstream, mystery, personal, religious/spiritual, romance, satire/humor, science fiction, thriller/suspense, women’s fiction, young adult, or your choice.

5. Click on which category your work falls under in the Category drop-down menu. You will need to choose from these categories: novel, nonfiction, poetry, revision, script, or short stories.

6. Insert a synopsis, or short description, of your work in the Synopsis box, 7. Insert an excerpt of your work in the Excerpt box. 8. Click the Browse button in the Cover section to upload a cover for your

project from your computer. 9. Click Submit when you are finished filling out your novel, poem, or other

project’s information.

Figure 2 Filling out your novel information As a participant in Camp NaNoWriMo, you will need to fill out the information pictured (Source: Camp NaNoWriMo)

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Finding cabin mates Camp NaNoWriMo has an application on its website that allows storywriters in similar genres to become virtual friends, or cabin mates, with eleven fellow writers. These fellow participants can be helpful cheerleaders, and perhaps even beta readers, later on. Five of these writers can be people that you already know. Six or more, depending on how many already-known friends you have, must be new creative partners. You can choose not to be in a cabin if you wish. The cabin mates can also match any of your specific criteria. The following list shows how you can be assigned cabin mates (see Figure 3). To find cabin mates, follow these steps:

1. Click COMMUNITY on your Camp NaNoWriMo home page, and then click Cabin Settings.

2. Select one of the three given options: a. I don’t want to be included in a cabin. b. Surprise me with random cabin mates! c. I’m looking for campers that match specific criteria.

i. Campers with a similar word-count goal ii. Campers in my age range iii. Campers writing in my genre iv. Request specific campers by username

3. Click Submit once you have made your selection(s).

Updating your story Throughout Camp NaNoWriMo you will need to periodically update your story’s progress. You may even need to edit the information you previously provided

Figure 3 Cabin settings Find your cabin mates, or choose not to have any, by answering the questions on your Cabin Settings page. (Source: Camp NaNoWriMo)

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about your story or other work. The following list explains how to update your project’s information (see Figure 4). To edit your project’s information, follow these steps:

1. Click CAMPER PROFILE on your Camp NaNoWriMo home page, then click My Novels.

2. Click edit for whichever project’s information you wish to change.

3. Click on the Check your official word count link if you wish to update and verify your word-count, copy and paste your words into the Word Count Validator, then click the Validate button.

4. Click Submit after updating whatever other information you wish to.

Submitting your story When the end of your Camp NaNoWriMo journey has come, and you have reached your word-count goal, you will need to perform one last task. Before 12 a.m. on either May or August 1st, make sure to update your novel information and submit your story. Remember, anyone who meets their word-count goal is considered a Camp NaNoWriMo winner. After you have submitted your project, you can print out your winner’s certificate and officially become a Camp NaNoWriMo winner.

Writing project advice Writing is sometimes difficult, but with the help of some Camp NaNoWriMo tips and tricks, you can make the experience much easier on yourself.

Be passionate about your topic Creating a story that sparks your interest is important. You talk about what you like, and the same idea applies to your writing. You write what you like. Do not force yourself to write a story or poem where you hate your main characters and/or get bored with your plotline. You will have a lesser chance of winning if you have a negative attitude towards your subject. Being passionate about your topic allows you to look forward to sitting down and writing the next scene or stanza. Take advantage of the freedom that choosing your own topic allows.

Figure 4 Word Count Validator Paste your words into the Word Count Validator to get your exact number of typed words. (Source: Camp NaNoWriMo)

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Set word-count goals Camp NaNoWriMo lasts one month. If you are participating in the April edition of Camp NaNoWriMo, you only have 30 days to complete your story; 31 days in July. To complete 10,000 words, that is a reasonable amount of time, but for anyone who would like to write towards finishing a novel, 30 days might not seem like a lot of time. Since there is so little time to waste it will more than likely be necessary for you to set daily word-count goals for yourself. Depending upon how many words you wish to write, your word-count goal could be 334 words per day for a goal of 10,000 words in April, or 33,333 words per day for a goal of 1,000,000 words. Simply take the number of words you wish to write by the end of your participating month and divide them by either 30 days for April, or 31 days for July. It may also be necessary to give yourself an extra few days during your schedule for catch up time for days you missed your word-count goal or are planning not to write. Knowing how much you want to write and how many words you need to write per day to stay on track is useful when writing your story.

Outline Characters, plotlines, and settings are hard to keep track of when writing. It may be beneficial for you to outline your project before, and during, Camp NaNoWriMo. There are many methods of outlining, and each has its own advantages. Some methods are also more suited to certain areas of writing. Before you write, make sure to create some sort of outline; whether it is a character outline, a plot outline, or a setting outline, getting your ideas in some sort of order will help you during the Camp NaNoWriMo process. This will need to be done on paper or a computer document or program.

Characters Sometimes the characters you have in your head do not always turn out the same way on paper. It is important to know your characters so you can easily access their reactions and thoughts during specific scenes. Using a flowchart, like the one pictured in Figure 5, might benefit your writing process. Although any other outlining method works as well.

Figure 5 Flowchart outline To know how your characters look and how they behave, you can make a flowchart to reference when writing.

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Plot Events are another area that could potentially be hard to keep track of while writing. To make it easy on yourself, create an outline of major events in order of their appearance in your story. Add in minor events somewhere underneath or around the major events so that you can easily access what you need to write next if you get stuck. Numerical outlines could be beneficial to you if you wish to organize your plot (see Figure 6).

Setting Having your characters’ destinations in mind can be helpful as you begin your writing process. Flowcharts, numerical outlines, or any other outlining method, can help you keep your setting information correct.

Write The actual writing process can effectively begin after you have completed your outlining. Writing starts on the morning of either April or July 1st and continues until the end of the month. There are many writing methods you can utilize in order to keep your story from falling behind in its word-count goal.

Do not delete Camp NaNoWriMo values quantity, not quality. Camp NaNoWriMo is about getting your words onto your page as fast as possible. This means that Camp NaNoWriMo could care less about correct spelling and grammar. There is no

Josh kept running but he didn’t know how to he was going to make it in time. Martha screamed like a insert something shrill here “Martha! He screamed over the rattle of the chainsaw. HELP! The psycho came out at him with a dirty creepy ugly grin on his face. Josh froze in fear He was going to be chopped up into little pieces and ate like his buddies. What a terribly way to go.. Buh-bye world. He thought.

Figure 7 NaNoWriMo-ically correct writing sample Above is an example of how an entry for Camp NaNoWriMo could look when submitted.

Figure 6 Sample numerical outline To keep ideas in order, outlining with Roman numerals by subjects might be beneficial.

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need to correct misspellings, or to erase the long fragments that you know you will need to fix for a professional draft (see Figure 7). Continue writing and ignore the issues. Getting the words out is the hardest part, and if you are stuck trying to think of exactly how blue a character’s eyes are, or how the science behind time travel could theoretically work, you will be taking up your precious writing time. Remember, you can always go back to revise and edit after Camp NaNoWriMo is finished. It is also important to not delete any scene, paragraph, or stanza you may have written. Getting writer’s block over small details like dialogue or setting descriptions is not worth the effort. Let the words out as they are flowing through your mind. It may not sound like the best story, but the polishing can come later on.

Bounce around Trying to stay on track—from rising action, to climax, to resolution—might be too difficult for you. If you have an idea of how the ending should look, and you want to skip ahead, do so. It is your story to do with as you please. Staying in a linear pattern might cause you to become frustrated with your story. Writing pieces as they come to you gives you some freedom to write a funny, dark, romantic, or any other type of scene that may suit your mood for the day.

Write scenes Writing long descriptions may be necessary in your story; however, these pieces take up less space than an actual scene in your story would. Writing out moments of interaction between characters, with elements such as dialogue, action, or internal thought put in, generate more words on a page than writing, for example, how beautiful the castle was. If you need to catch up on your word-count quickly, then write scenes, not expositions.

Catch up on daily word-count Daily word-count goals are not always possible to reach. You have multiple things going on in your life and it is hard to juggle writing 1,000 words a day with work, school, family, friends, etc. If you have not added extra days to your word-count schedule to prepare for your missed days, then you will need to play catch up. Stay calm and breathe. Being behind on your goal may not feel fantastic, but it is not the end of the

Original plan: 1,667 words per day Have: 15,678 words Need: 34,322 words Missed: 2 days Days done: 11 Days left: 20 New plan: 1,717 words per day

Figure 8 Catching up on word-count Here a participant readjusted their daily word goal after missing two days of writing.

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world. Likewise, do not give up because of a missed day of writing. You can still make it; just readjust your schedule (see Figure 8).

Save your project Accidents happen. Maybe you left your computer on with your document open and the battery died, leaving you 2,000 words less than you had a few hours ago. Or maybe a burglar broke into your house and stole your laptop. These are just two examples of worst-case scenarios that could arise while you are participating in Camp NaNoWriMo. For reasons like the situations mentioned, it is important to save your story. There are an abundance of methods to use that can save you the agony of losing your almost-finished novel or other creative project. Instead of only saving on your hard drive—which you should still do—you can also save to an email account; a file-sharing system like Google Docs, Dropbox, or other cloud drives; or even to a USB drive. Saving your project in time increments could keep you from forgetting to save. Set a timer for every thirty minutes, every hour, every two hours, or whatever you prefer and save your document. It may be an annoying task while writing, but as you reach the end of Camp NaNoWriMo, you will appreciate your forethought.

Mandatory materials There are objects you must have that are essential to your Camp NaNoWriMo experience. These mandatory materials generally have to do with the writing process, as well as entering the Camp NaNoWriMo competition.

Computer The ability to type up your story is crucial during Camp NaNoWriMo. Your words must be uploaded to your Camp NaNoWriMo page in order for you to meet your word-count goals, and to eventually win the camp. Having a computer will also be necessary for signing up for Camp NaNoWriMo.

Internet access Simply having a computer will not be good enough to enter Camp NaNoWriMo. Without Internet access, you cannot log onto or create a Camp NaNoWriMo account. This means that you cannot enter the competition. You will also be unable to use some of the optional writing programs and software that are available online. Before signing up for the camp, make sure you have a computer that you can type your story onto. Also, be sure that you have Internet access so you can participate in Camp NaNoWriMo. These items are necessary for success.

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USB drive or other saving method As mentioned earlier, saving your story is an important part of the writing process. Any number of things can go wrong on your computer, or even with the written version of your story. You could have a computer malfunction, or spill something on your papers. In order to have your story available, no matter what the situation, you will need to save it somewhere accessible at all times. Using a USB drive to save your story will help you in such unfortunate occasions. You can also email your story to yourself, or use other online programs, to hold the information for you. It is in your best interest to have more than one method of saving your story. Be proactive towards all possible writing-related disasters.

Optional materials Writing can be a tedious project. There are many materials that can help you keep your writing experience as comfortable as possible. This is good for maximizing your word-count.

Comfortable writing environment No one wants to work in a stressful area. They also do not want to work in an area that is too uncomfortable. Finding a space that is not distracting, and that is comfortable to write in, is extremely beneficial to the writing process. Your thoughts can flow in a freer manner, and words can be added to your project easier. Find a secluded corner of your house, or a room where people rarely pass through, and stay there until you reach your daily goal. It would also be advantageous to inform your family, friends, etc., that you are not to be bothered during your writing time.

Writing instruments Most of your writing should be done on a computer; however, there are some instances where writing utensils would work very well for some of the writing processes. Outlining is an example of when paper and pens would be useful. If you wish to have a printed copy of your character, plot, or setting outline in front of you while you write, it may be too tedious to open up both your story document and your outline document. Having the outline on paper makes it much more accessible. Paper and pens are also good for jotting down quick notes. These notes could contain important information, but you may not want to create a new document, or even open up an old one, to write them down. It is recommended that you keep writing utensils nearby just in case you have a random story-centered thought.

Snacks and beverages Eating and drinking are necessary components of life. They are also extremely bothersome practices if you are trying to write a novel or other creative project. Performing tasks like getting up to make dinner, or grabbing a cup of juice

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when you are thirsty, could potentially take you out of your writing zone. This could mean writer’s block, or it could even bring a halt to your writing for the day. Keeping snacks, like candy, chips, etc., nearby will allow you to stop getting up when you feel hungry; likewise, with beverages and feeling thirsty. Having a bottle of water, or whatever your beverage of choice, right next to you, will stop you from getting up and halting your word-count progress. Chocolate, soda, coffee, or anything with caffeine in it, could also be extremely helpful to you if you need to force yourself to stay awake and write your project.

Computer programs It is not necessary to have any other program besides your own preferred word-processing document and internet access in order to sign up for Camp NaNoWriMo. However, it may be beneficial to your writing process to add some other writing software to your list of computer programs. Some of these programs include outlining methods, word-count help, and more.

Scrivener Outlining on paper may not be for you. Scrivener is a computer program that can be used to organize your thoughts and ideas (see Figure 9). Literature and Latte, the creators of Scrivener, describe the software’s uses:

Writing a novel, research paper, script or any long-form text involves more than hammering away at the keys until you’re done. Collecting research, ordering fragmented ideas, shuffling index cards in search of that elusive structure—most writing software is fired up only after much of the hard work is over. Enter Scrivener: a word processor and project management tool that stays with you from that first, unformed idea all the way through to the final draft. Outline and structure your ideas, take notes, view research alongside your writing and compose the constituent pieces of your text in isolation or in context. Scrivener won't tell you how to write—it just makes all the tools you have scattered around your desk available in one application. ("Scrivener 1.0 for Microsoft Windows")

Figure 9 Scrivener’s organizing examples Scrivener lets any of your information be arranged in whatever order you wish it to be. (Source: "Scrivener 1.0 for Microsoft Windows")

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A thirty day free trial of Scrivener is available for download. Camp NaNoWriMo would be the perfect time to download the software and test it out. If you enjoy it, the full version can be purchased for $40 at <http://literatureandlatte.com/> ("Scrivener 1.0 for Microsoft Windows"). If you want a computer-based, fun way of organizing your novel, script, or other project’s information, Scrivener may be of use to you.

Write or Die 2 Is meeting your word-count goal becoming a difficult task? Write or Die 2, a computer application for Windows, Linux, and Mac, will help you get out of your writer’s block. This program forces writers to write. On Write or Die 2, you have one hour to write whatever word goal you set for yourself. If you do not write, or if you have a few moments of hesitation when writing, there are some rather harsh repercussions. Your words may start losing all of their vowels, or you may even have words completely deleted from your story. Once you start writing again, your words will stop being altered ("Introducing Write or Die 2"). This software is available for $20 at < http://writeordie.com/>. Write or Die 2 will help you defeat your writer’s block, but beware if you are not a good under-pressure writer (see Figure 10).

Figure 10 Write or Die 2 Be forced to write quickly by using Write or Die 2. Choose different levels of difficulty and word-count goals to put more, or less, pressure on yourself. (Source: "Introducing Write or Die 2")

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Conclusion This manual has covered what exactly Camp NaNoWriMo is, what its benefits are, and how to go about winning it. Knowing your own writing process and adapting it for the one-month span through the use of some of the suggestions could potentially give you a better chance at finishing your novel, script, poem, etc. By using these listed tips and tricks, you could be on your way to becoming a Camp NaNoWriMo winner. You can also be proud of yourself for completing your novel or other project, and perhaps being one step closer to publishing your work.

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