Have you thought about participating in NaNoWriMo 2019? Even if you’ve already committed to take the leap and join in this crazy movement, you may still be wondering about the logistics of how to write a novel in 30 days. Trust me: you can do it!

However, writing a novel fast will be SO much easier if you prepare ahead of time. I joined in NaNoWriMo for the first time last year, and I did prepare ahead of time, but then I changed my mind about what I was going to write just a few days before November 1st. I still loved writing a fast draft of my novel, but it would have been easier if I had outlined and planned that story ahead of time. This year, I’m doing things differently.

I’ve gathered a list of resources from amazing writers to help you and me prepare to write the first draft of a novel!