Writing a novel can seem like an impossibly big task. The only people who really get how crazy hard fulfilling exciting why-did-I-ever-decide-to-do-this fun it is are other writers. So, visit the forums during NaNo Prep season this September and October to do any or all of the following: discover a community of young writers, ask questions, get advice, try out noveling ideas, and complain about how hard it is to come up with an ending that makes sense, and why does a book even need an ending anyway??? 

Here are some good places to start:

• I'm a NaNoWriMo Intern. Ask me anything! thread - Our YWP intern Kristen will be answering all your questions about NaNo HQ, novel writing, and life in general. Post your questions any time, and she'll respond by each Tuesday at 10 AM (PST).

• NaNo Prep forum - All your brainstorming, outlining, and planning needs in one spot.

• First Timers forum - New to NaNo? Get started here.

Need more NaNo Prep help? Check out the NaNo Prep page for other suggestions, including a reminder about the NaNo Prep webcast with NaNo's Executive Director Grant Faulkner and other staff on Tuesday, October 3 at 1 PM PDT (Your Time Zone).