In its two decades of existence, National Novel
Writing Month has inspired millions of writers
to finally put their stories on paper, resulting in
thousands of published novels over the years.
Here’s a look back at NaNoWriMo’s history, from
humble coffeeshop beginnings to the literal
billions of words it inspires today.By Grant Faulkner
12 | The Writer • November 2019
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