Brave the Page in Bloomington, MN

The official NaNoWriMo handbook that inspires young people to tackle audacious goals and complete their creative projects.
Includes pep talks from today's biggest authors!
John Green
,
Marissa Meyer
Jennifer Niven
Daniel José Older
Danielle Paige
Celia C. Pérez
, and
Scott Westerfeld
with an introduction by
Jason Reynolds
!
Partly a how-to guide on the nitty-gritty of writing, partly a collection of inspiration to set (and meet) ambitious goals,
Brave the Page
is the go-to resource for middle-grade writers. Narrated in a fun, refreshingly kid-friendly voice, it champions NaNoWriMo's central mission that
everyone
's stories deserve to be told. The volume includes chapters on character, plot, setting, and the like; motivating essays from popular authors; advice on how to commit to your goals; a detailed plan for writing a novel or story in a month; and more!
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes in the transformational power of creativity. They provide the structure, community, and encouragement to help people find their voices, achieve creative goals, and build new worlds—on and off the page. With its first event in 1999, the organization's programs now include National Novel Writing Month in November, Camp NaNoWriMo, the Young Writers Program, Come Write In, and the "Now What?" Months.