NaNoWriMo Prep Tips Quiz

What is the primary goal of NaNoWriMo?

• To write a 50,000-word novel in November

• To edit a novel in one month

• To publish a book by December

• To read 50 books in a month

Why might someone create a custom writing schedule for NaNoWriMo?

• To avoid writing altogether

• To adjust for a fluctuating or busy schedule

• To write only on weekends

• To write more than 100,000 words

What is a suggested method for organizing notes for NaNoWriMo?

• Ignoring them until the end of the month

• Organizing them in a chronological order

• Deleting all previous notes

• Keeping them scattered across multiple devices

How can clearing your to-do list help during NaNoWriMo?

• It provides extra time and a clearer mind for writing

• It increases the number of tasks to do

• It ensures you have no free time

• It makes writing more challenging

What is the benefit of cleaning your workspace before NaNoWriMo?

• It makes it harder to find things

• It reduces writing time

• It minimizes stress and distractions

• It increases distractions

Why is character development important in NaNoWriMo?

• It helps avoid getting stuck in the plot

• It makes the story less interesting

• It complicates the writing process

• It is not important at all

What is a 'story engine' in the context of writing?

• A way to end a story quickly

• A device that keeps the story moving

• A method for publishing

• A tool for editing

What should you consider when setting personal goals for NaNoWriMo?

• Only the word count

• What you want to achieve beyond just word count

• How to write as little as possible

• How to avoid writing

Why is it important to get excited about your NaNoWriMo project?

• It has no impact on your writing

• It makes writing feel like a chore

• It reduces your energy levels

• It increases your motivation and energy

What is the 'real spirit' of NaNoWriMo according to the video?

• To write exactly 50,000 words

• To challenge yourself and write more

• To compete with other writers

• To edit your work extensively