Writer Resources

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Middle School WorkbookNovelist Workbooks

If you don't know where to start, if you could use a little inspiration, or if you just want to get organized, our workbooks will help you create characters, build settings, and hatch plots. It will walk you through planning your novel, getting ready for NaNoWriMo, and staying motivated throughout the process. It will even tell you what to do after your novel is complete!

Choose your grade level below:

Middle School & High School

Elementary School



Pep Talks

Pep talks are inspirational letters written by well-known authors during NaNoWriMo. Look for them in Breaking News throughout the month of November, and find past favorites on the Pep Talks page. 

Pep Talks


NaNoWriMo Videos

Look to the NaNoWriMo YouTube channel for fun writing videos jam-packed with advice. Subscribe to our channel to never miss a video!

Visit the NaNoWriMo YouTube channel!



NaNoWriMo Blog

Explore the NaNoWriMo blog for tons of useful advice (and more inspiration than you can shake a freshly sharpened pencil at). Read the most recent post, or filter using a tag. Check out some suggestions below:

#Young Writers Program, #Inspiration, #Writing Prompts, #Writing Advice


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