5 Reasons You Might've Said "Yes" to NaNoWriMo

Did you ignore my reasons to say no to NaNoWriMo this year?  Well, then.  Let's look at a few reasons why you might've said "Yes." 

1.  You want to have some fun.

As a NaNo writer, community awaits, in the form of in-person meetups, writing dates with friends or community online with writers around the world.  I imagine nothing's more inspiring than sharing the  journey to 50,000 words with scads of fellow writers who know exactly what you're up against.   

2.  You want to be told what to do.

NaNoWriMo offers you a straightforward writing assignment for the month. You've got a deadline.  (November 30th.)  You've got a wrap party.  (Don't you?)  You've got a wordcount.  (50k.)  You've got  guidelines. (New stuff only.) 

You've even got tips from the NaNoWriMo founders themselves.

3.  You want to kick your inner critic to the curb for the month.

I really can't illustrate this point this any better than Cinette did when she commented on yesterday's Relaxed Writer post:

"My one and only reason for signing up for NaNo is because I need to make myself power through a first draft without running back over (and over, and over) the first thousand or so words. My inner editor is one pushy dude. I'm going to try and force a holiday on him.As your fingers fly, you won't have time to talk back to yourself as you write."

4.  You want to write every day.

My guess is that by mid-November, the process of transitioning to writing and actually sitting down to write will take you a lot less time than it does now. 

Why?

• you'll have little time to waste
•  you'll know you're not alone
• you'll be writing with low expectations ("just get it done" vs. "do it right")
• you'll know you're taking on the challenge to have some fun

5.  You want to get out of planning the holiday party.

If you're reading this in the U.S., your participation in NaNoWrimo is the perfect excuse to let someone else host Thanksgiving this year.  May I suggest you offer to bring the rolls and the drinks?  No cooking for you, my friend.  You'll be too busy writing.

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If you're joining in the fun, the day's fast approaching.  Good luck to you!  Coming soon: a few tips to help you get and stay in the groove as you NaNo. 

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