You can add someone you find in the forums as a buddy by clicking on their username then clicking on the "add as a buddy" link in their profile.
If you know a friend, classmate, or teacher's username, you can search for them under "Search" on the homepage. Just type their username in the search box, hit the "Search" button, and then click on their username. Once you are in their profile click the "Add as a buddy" link.
Once you send a request, they will receive a message under "My NaNoWriMo"--->"Writing Buddies"--->"Pending Requests." Once they confirm you as a buddy, they will show up on your buddy list.
Make sure you check out "Pending Requests" on a regular basis to accept new buddies!
To remove someone as a buddy, go to "My NaNoWriMo"--->"Writing Buddies" and next to each buddy's name there is a link that says "Remove (your buddy's name) from my buddy list." Click on this link, and then click on the "Remove" button to confirm.
