The official Camp NaNoWriMo challenge starts on April 1! Camp NaNoWriMo is a virtual writing retreat where you can set your own focused writing goal for the 30 days of April, complete with knowledgeable counselors, fun activities, and groups of both new and old friends.
How does it work?
1. Decide on a Goal — During Camp, you can set your own word-count goal (you’re not locked into 50,000 words!), and you can officially tackle any kind of writing project, novel or not. If you want to track a non-word goal like time or pages, here’s a handy conversion chart.
2. Announce Your Project — You have two options for Camp: set a goal for a brand new project, or set a goal for a project you’ve already started. Just be sure to check “Associate with a NaNoWriMo event” and select the current Camp NaNoWriMo event. You’ll be able to start updating your word count when Camp officially begins on April 1!
3. Prepare to Write — You can use Camp to work on any kind of writing project, so check out our Camp Tracks and decide which resources are most useful to you!
What else happens during Camp NaNoWriMo?
Published authors will act as your Camp Counselors, sending advice in Camp Care Packages throughout April. Plus, keep an eye on HQ’s virtual events for a packed schedule of Virtual Write-Ins, webcasts, Zoom meetups, and more.