Books Written During NaNoWriMo
National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, is an annual event that takes place every November. The goal is to write a 50,000-word novel in just 30 days. Over the years, many participants have turned their NaNoWriMo projects into published books. Here are some popular novels that were written during this month:
"Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen - This novel tells the story of a young man who joins a traveling circus during the Great Depression. He falls in love with the circus's star performer, an elephant named Rosie.
"The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern - This fantasy novel takes place in a mysterious circus that only appears at night. Two young magicians are pitted against each other in a battle of magic and wits.
"Wool" by Hugh Howey - In this dystopian novel, the last remaining humans live in a massive underground silo. The story follows a woman named Juliette as she uncovers the secrets of the silo and struggles to bring about change.
"Cinder" by Marissa Meyer - This YA sci-fi retelling of Cinderella is set in a future where cyborgs and androids are commonplace. Cinder, a talented mechanic and cyborg, finds herself at the center of a political conspiracy.
"Fangirl" by Rainbow Rowell - This contemporary YA novel follows Cath, a shy and introverted college freshman who is obsessed with a series of fantasy novels. As she navigates the challenges of college life, she also has to deal with her own insecurities and family drama.
"The Darwin Elevator" by Jason M. Hough - In this sci-fi thriller, a massive space elevator called the Darwin Elevator has revolutionized travel and commerce. But when a virus turns most of humanity into mindless beasts, the elevator becomes humanity's last hope for survival.
"The Forest of Hands and Teeth" by Carrie Ryan - Set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies, this YA novel follows a young woman named Mary as she searches for a way out of her isolated village and discovers a shocking secret.
"Witch Eyes" by Scott Tracey - In this urban fantasy novel, Braden has a secret power that allows him to see into the past and future. When he moves to a new town, he discovers that his family's dark history is intertwined with the town's own supernatural secrets.
"The Beautiful Land" by Alan Averill - This sci-fi thriller follows a time-traveling soldier named Tak as he travels through different eras and alternate realities in search of a way to save his world from destruction.
"Cemetery Boys" by Aiden Thomas - This YA novel follows Yadriel, a trans boy who is determined to prove himself as a brujo, or a traditional Latinx witch. When he accidentally summons the ghost of a cute classmate, he sets out to help him solve the mystery of his death.
These are just a few examples of the many amazing books that have been written during National Novel Writing Month. Whether you're an aspiring writer or just a book lover, NaNoWriMo is a great opportunity to challenge yourself and discover new stories. Who knows, maybe your own NaNoWriMo project will one day become a published book!
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