National Novel Writing Month Email Format
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National Novel Writing Month is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Berkeley, California, established in 1999. The organization runs programs that support creative writing and broad participation, including a challenge to complete a 50,000-word novel in November and related resources for educators and community writers. Its work centers on fostering perseverance, diverse voices, and the belief that stories matter, serving a global community of participants and educators who engage with writing projects and literacy initiatives. In addition to its flagship program, NaNoWriMo supports the Young Writers Program with free materials for classrooms and offers Come Write In, which helps libraries, bookstores, and community centers develop local writing hubs. Acknowledging activity across various regions, the organization has a presence that includes partnerships and community events tied to both preparation and ongoing writing efforts.