February is wrapping up, but that doesn't mean you have to stop editing, pitching, or working on your writing project. Maybe you've finally gotten deep into the world of your novel: you're discovering more of its secrets, and you just don't want to leave. Maybe you're polishing up your book, ready to self-publish and share with the world. Or maybe you feel proud of what you've created, but ready and excited to dust off your hands and dive into something new.

Either way, the NaNoWriMo community is here to support you. In just one week, we're launching this year's Camp NaNoWriMo, where you can create a new writing project of any kind (it doesn't have to be a novel!), chat with other writers in the forums, receive daily writing advice from published authors, and discover your next writing adventure.

Accept the Camp challenge from  your dashboard starting March 1 to plan your project, and start writing April 1!

What's Up, YWP?

NaNoWriMo YWP April Camp Writing Contest — Write with us during Camp, then submit a short story or excerpt by April 30 for the chance to be published on the NaNoWriMo blog, plus win other fun prizes. Details coming soon!

NaNoWriMo March Instagram Challenge — We'll be hosting our first-ever Instagram challenge during the month of March! Follow @NaNoWriMo on Instagram, and keep an eye out for the #InstaWrimo hashtag.

Pitchapalooza 2018 Still Accepting Submissions! — Submit a 250-word pitch of your book to seasoned editors The Book Doctors for the chance to win an introduction to an agent or publisher! Submissions open February 1, 2018 - February 28, 2018.

3 Tips to Get Your Story Traditionally Published — The path to publishing can feel like a journey into a rabbit hole: new, confusing, and even a little bizarre! Over on our blog, writer Shireen Hakim shares her tips for navigating the world of traditional publishing.