NaNoWriMo

I'm participating in the NaNoWriMo challenge this November. The challenge is to write 50,000 words in one month. There's no prize, just recognition and a sense of accomplishment (not to mention the gathering of several new friends). NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month. :)

They have message boards where you can get help with your book. My favorite thus far is the message board called "Character and Plot Realism Q&A." This board's sole purpose is to help you make your story more real by helping you include actual real details. :) Some sample thread titles that I see just perusing include:

Effects of Drinking Various Types of Tea?

Income From One Bestselling Novel?

Earthquakes Anyone?

Janitors--help!

Unusual Swear Words, Curses or Insults!

Anyone Speak Mongolian?

Early 1900s Schoolteachers

Celtic Mythology would help

Finland and second generation immigrants

Greek Birthing Methods

Online Dating Experiences

Have You Ever Donated A Kidney?

And there's lots more where that came from. Go check out the boards. They're fun. And join up. Let's all see if we can't write a 50,000 word novel by November 30th. :)