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List of published authors who write quickly

To complete NaNoWriMo's 50,000 word goal, one has to write 1,667 words a day - a pace which many find unbelievable or undoable. However, many published authors have written a whole novel in a month or write above that quota every day.
See also List of 50,000 Word Novels.
* In his memoir On Writing, Stephen King says he writes 2,000 words every day, even on the weekends and holidays. He also wrote The Running Man under the pseudonym Richard Bachman in a week.
* According to Prism of the Night: A Biography of Anne Rice, Anne Rice wrote Interview with the Vampire in five weeks - the book is 338 pages long.
* John Scalzi wrote 90% of his latest bestseller Lock In in November. He also mentioned a quota of 3,000 words in November and commented that most tended to make the final cut.
* Chuck Wendig finished the second Atlanta Burns book in 27 days, clocking in at 72k and also has mentioned that his daily quota is 2,000 words a weekday.
* Delilah S Dawson wrote Wicked Ever After plus a short story for a total of 61k in November.
* Marissa Meyer wrote Cinder and Scarlet, and started the third novel, Cress in November for a total of 150k.
* Catherynne M. Valente wrote The Labyrinth in eleven days.
* Rachel Aaron was already writing 2k a day, but went up to 10k with better planning.
* Lindsay Buroker has a daily quota of 10k.
* Hugh Howey wrote 80k of his Wool series during his first Nanowrimo.
* Dean Wesley Smith wrote 763k in one year ranging from 44k to 107k months.
* Kazuo Ishiguro wrote The Remains of the Day, a 245-page book, in four weeks.
* Barbara Cartland averaged 23 novels a year and could dictate 6-9k in a 2-3 hour session. 
* Robert Louis Stevenson wrote his most famous work, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, in three days, and again in another three days after his wife burned the first draft. Remember to back up your work! ;)
* NaNoWriMo Writers Board member Darynda Jones once wrote an 80k novel in seven days according to her Writers Board bio.
* Chris Fox has written a book in as little as thirteen days, reaching speeds of up to 5,000 words an hour.
* John Boyne wrote The Boy in the Striped Pajamas in two and a half days.
* Michael Spillane wrote I, The Jury in 9 days.
* Arthur Conan Doyle wrote the first Sherlock Holmes book, A Study in Scarlet in just three weeks.
* Kazuo Ishiguro wrote the Man Booker Prize-winning novel The Remains of the Day in four weeks. 
Category:Lists
List of regional websites

:This list is likely incomplete. Help us complete it by adding regional websites you come across. Thanks!
Some NaNoWriMo regions have created websites for their regions. Here's a list of them.
== United States regions ==
* Alabama::Montgomery = River Region NaNoWriMo
* Arizona::East Valley = East Valley Writes
* California::Sacramento = SacNaNo
* Delaware = Delaware Wrimos
* Florida::Citrus County = Citrus NaNoers
* Illinois::Chicago = ChiWriMo
* Illinois::Naperville = Naperwrimo
* Illinois::Southern = Southern Illinois NaNoWriMo
* Massachusetts::Boston = NaNoBoston
* Oklahoma::Tulsa = The Official Site for the Tulsa Region
* Tennessee::Murfreesboro = nanointheboro
* Oregon::Portland = Rose City Wrimos
* Virginia::Charlottesville = Cville Wrimos
* Washington::Spokane = Spokane River Writers
* Oklahoma::Tulsa = Tulsa Nano
== Non-US regions ==
===Oceania===
* Malaysia = The Malaysian NaNoWriMo
* Australia :: Gippsland & Baw Baw Shire = Gippsland Nano
===Canada===
* NaNo Calgary: The website of the Canada::Alberta::Calgary region
* Parry Sound & Area NaNo: The website of the Canada::Ontario::Parry Sound & Area region
* SaskNaNo: The website of the Canada::Saskatchewan regions
* NaNo:Elsewhere in Quebec: The website of the Canada::Quebec::Elsewhere region
===Elsewhere===
===Europe===
* Europe::England::Nottingham = Notts NaNo
* Europe::Ireland::Northeast = North East Novelists
* Europe::Holland and Belgium = DutchNaNo
===West Indies===
* West Indies::Bahamas = NaNoWriMo Bahamas
== See also ==
* List of regional Twitter accounts
* List of regional Facebook pages
Category:Lists
List of writing mobile apps

There are lots of writing apps for your phone out there. The following list is by no where complete but hopefully this will give you some ideas and apps to be looking out for.
The list below is organized by the app's type or purpose. 
Purpose of app: To keep track of word count:
1. Writeometer: (Android) a free app that reminds you to write each day, set timed writing sessions, creates its own unique reward system (in the form of guavas), and by logging in your word count for the day the app will give you total count and how much you need to write to be on time.
Purpose of app: To work as a word processor
1. Evernote: (Android/iOS) a free app to a certain extent (there is a premium that allows you to have more storage) that essentially works as a word processor where you can write documents, jott down notes or ideas. By using Evernote, you can access all of your work through multiple platforms due to your work being saved to the cloud.
2. Hanx Writer: (Android) a free app that mimics a typewriter.
3. Scrivener: (iOS) Can use on device or link to PC or MAC versions of the software. Write, format, edit, research - scrivener does it all. $19.99* (US pricing). Buy through literatureandlatte.com or iTunes store. Syncing requires Dropbox (free or paid plans available on Dropbox.com). *PC and MAC Software not included. 
Purpose of app: To assist in brainstorming
1. Simple Minds: (Android/iOS) a free mind mapping app that allows you to brainstorm and store a thought pattern. You can sync your maps across phones, tablets, and computers.
==See also==
List of writing software
Category:Lists
Literary Fiction

Literary Fiction (or lit fic) is a genre of fiction typically written in a high style, focusing on a progression of character rather than a progression of plot.
The Literary Fiction genre forum added in 2003 for those who write it like it's classic. It was one of the original genre forums.
== Forum Description == 
"Grapple with stories where the human condition is the point." (2015-present)
"Sure, grappling with complex personal and societal issues isn't the most marketable move. And no, we don't always have the tightest plots. But we sure know how to throw a party." (2003-2014)
=== Topics and Threads ===
* You know you write lit fic when...
=== Moderators === 
==== Current Moderators ====
* Heather Dudley (???-2015-present)
* The global moderators (September 2019-present)
==== Former Moderators ====
* Aleeneh (???-2014)
* Mattkinsi
* damole
* WitchyRobyn
* Crogers (2015-2016)
* africanstardust (2015-2016)
* Rachel B. Moore (2017-September 2019)
== External Links ==
* NaNoWriMo forum for Literary Fiction
Category:NaNoWriMo forums
LiveJournal

LiveJournal is a blogging and social media platform. Many NaNoWriMo participants use LiveJournal to talk about NaNoWriMo.
== History ==
LiveJournal was a highly popular blogging and social networking platform during the 2000s, which naturally led to many of its users who were also involved in NaNoWriMo bringing the discussion to the website. This was particularly effective in the pre-Drupal years, when the official website inevitably experienced server crashes in the first week of November due to traffic. Other events in the off months, such as JaNoWriMo and FebNoWriMo, were also based on LiveJournal, but typically did not last more than a couple of years.
LiveJournal experienced a decline in users in the late 2000s/early 2010s due to internal discord which alienated a portion of its userbase, as well as competition from new social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Most of the Nano discussion on LiveJournal is done within existing fan communities, not in Nano-specific communities.
LiveJournal's framework has been used by other sites, such as DreamWeaver and FenJournal, but none have a notable NaNoWriMo community.
== External Links ==
*A LiveJournal community for NaNoWrimo (inactive since 2012)
*A LiveJournal community for NaNoWriMo themed icons (inactive since 2010)
*A LiveJournal community for general NaNoWriMo things (inactive since 2011)
*An official NaNoWriMo page by the LiveJournal staff
Category:Other websites
Locked thread

A locked thread is a forum thread that does not allow new comments. Threads can only be locked by moderators or (as of 2019) by the Discourse system account. 
A thread may be locked for several reasons:
* The thread may be a sticky that is meant to be informative and is not meant to garner discussion - in this case the moderator will lock it to prevent off-topic posting.
* The thread may be a duplicate of an existing active thread. This may happen when the poster did not search for or could not find the active thread before posting. It may also happen when the poster hits the Post button multiple times and cannot delete the duplicate. In this case a moderator will direct the poster to the active discussion and close to duplicate to end confusion and more duplicates.
* The discussion in the thread may have degenerated into personal attacks. In this case, a moderator will lock the thread to prevent further personal attacks.
* The discussion in the thread was placed in the wrong forum.
* The thread may have accumulated 500 comments or more. This is the most common reason a thread is locked. Due to inherent instabilities in Drupal, this was required to keep the site from crashing when the NaNoWriMo website was running on Drupal. A moderator will then lock the thread to keep the site stable, as long threads in the game and roleplaying forums were responsible for the site's outages during the 2007 offseason. This rule affects the entire forum but is most visible in those two forums. Other popular threads affected by this rule include the dare thread in Reaching 50,000, the Spork Room and the NaNoisms thread in NaNoWriMo Ate My Soul, the Overachievers thread in This is Going Better Than I'd Hoped, and the Adopt a Plot thread in Adoption Society. When a thread is locked for this reason, posters may continue the discussion in another thread; usually the moderator or another poster will create a Part Two (or Part Three, etc.) of the original thread. 
** Since the switch to Ruby on Rails in 2011, locking topics with over 500 comments is no longer necessary. The first thread to reach 500 comments on the Ruby on Rails version of the site was the Purple Elephants thread in the Teens forum, which did so in under two days and topped 1000 posts within three days.
** Since the switch to Discourse in 2019, any thread is automatically locked after reaching 10,000 comments without moderator intervention. Wrimos are free to continue the discussion in a second (or third, or thirty-second) thread. This has happened
* The Discourse system account will automatically lock threads after a certain period. This period can vary by forum, as well as varying by period from the first post or from the last reply. This ensures that the unlocked threads are the source for discussion for the current NaNoWriMo event.
Category:NaNoWriMo terms
Category:Script Frenzy terms
Luddite clause

The Luddite clause is the verification method of choice for those who are unable to verify in the traditional way. The name of the clause is a humorous reference to the handwriters' resistance to using modern technologies to write their works. The first step in the luddite clause is for the Wrimo to have a third party verify that they have written at least 50,000 words (or 100 pages in the case of Script Frenzy), although it is possible to skip that step (beginning with the instructions in the next paragraph) without making anything look fake as the Staff does not 'check' for compliance with the 'third party' step.
The prospective winner then uploads 50,000 words from a lorem ipsum generator to the word count validator in order to win. In the case of Script Frenzy, the writer uploads a 100-page .pdf file containing whatever they wish. 
Handwriters are the primary target of the Luddite clause, but others can use this clause as well. The primary non-handwriters are those who lost their work in the middle of the month and choose not to rewrite from the beginning, those who use a typewriter or electronic typewriter not compatible with PCs, or those who are writing in non-Latin characters, as the validator is unable to validate non-Latin characters. 
Alternate verifications for handwriters has existed as long as Wrimos have handwritten their novels and can be found in the forums as far back as 2003. The concept and phrase "Luddite Clause" has been on the forums since at least 2005, however it was not made an official part of the FAQ until 2008. Originally, the Luddite Clause (when it existed solely on the forums) involved the verifying third party contacting the staff for a manual win, but was changed to the Lorem Ipsum version when it was added to the official FAQ. 
==References==
*NaNoWriMo FAQs: How do I verify if I'm writing by hand?
*NaNoWriMo FAQs: Where do I write?
Category:NaNoWriMo terms
Category:Script Frenzy terms
ML Appreciation Day

ML Appreciation Day is a staff-created yearly observance created to show Municipal Liaisons how much they are appreciated for what they do. Its 2016 observance is on November 17.
Celebrating ML Appreciation Day can happen in several ways. If you live in a region with an ML and see them at events, thank them in person. Hugs, high fives, and buying caffeine are all optional but also good ways to appreciate your ML if they're open to such things.
You can also start or post to a thread in your regional forum thanking your ML for what they do. Someone usually creates a thread in the Shoutouts or All-Ages Coffee House forum on ML Appreciation Day, where Wrimos can post their thanks.
See also the ML-created Staff Appreciation Day.
==Past dates for ML Appreciation Day==
* 2015: November 12
* 2014: November 22
* 2013: November 16
* 2012: November 16
* 2011: November 22
* 2010: November 19
* 2009 and previous: November 8
Category:Office of Letters and Light events
ML mentor

An ML Mentor is a long-time Municipal Liaison (past or present) who assists new MLs by giving advice, answering questions, and other mentorly duties. While all returning MLs may give advice to new MLs when it's requested, ML Mentors offer new MLs a specific person to ask, as opposed to asking a question into the ether.
Since the ML Mentor's duties happen primarily within the ML community, many Wrimos do not know of the ML Mentor's existence. ML Mentors are thanked publicly on their NaNoWriMo profiles with a ML Mentor profile badge.
=ML Mentor Administrators=
* Paige Knorr (?-2015)
Category:NaNoWriMo terms
Maddi Porter

Maddi Porter is the Development Manager at National Novel Writing Month.
Maddi joined NaNoWriMo on Halloween in 2008 and never looked back. She interned at NaNoWriMo during Camp 2016, NaNoWriMo 2016, and NaNoWriMo 2017. 
According to her staff bio, she enjoys writing fanfiction and someday will finish a draft of a non-fanfic work.
Category: OLL staff
Magna Carta

The Magna Carta refers to two lists. The first, called the Magna Carta I, is a list of things that, to the list-maker, make for good novel-reading (and writing)! This is basically a list of character types, genre tropes, plot elements, and what-have-you that the maker of the list likes. The second, called the Magna Carta II, is the evil twin of the Magna Carta I. This is the list of things, be they genre tropes, character types, plot elements, settings, or what-have-you, that the Maker of the List dislikes. This is done to ensure that the things that you do like end up in the novel, without all the stuff that you don't.
It is not to be confused with the english document of the same name.
Instructions on making these lists is on pages 85 through 89 of No Plot? No Problem!
Category:Writing terms
Category:NaNoWriMo terms
Mary Sue

Mary Sue (sometimes abbreviated "Sue")is a term used to describe characters who are typically considered to be wish-fulfillment characters of the author. The male equivalent is known as a Gary Stu, Marty Stu, or Larry Stu. The term originates from a Star Trek fanfiction in which the eponymous fan-made character was introduced as a parody of similar stories of the time.
Mary Sues are often labeled as "perfect" characters and usually have no flaws, inconsistent flaws (the flaws vanish when they are disadvantageous to the Sue), or inconsequential flaws (like a small birthmark, or the character is rebellious but never gets punished for it.) They are often powerful, typically beautiful, and sometimes have tragic pasts for the purposes of eliciting sympathy from the audience or excusing bad behavior. Conversely, some Sues are so helpless and darling that the heroes go out of their way to save them all the time, or may be overly flawed to create a bad-girl persona. Generally, Sues are notable by the lack of true challenges to their ability.
They are most often found in fanfiction, usually for the purposes of saving the day (upstaging the original cast in the process) or for the purpose of a romantic plot with one or more of the original cast. However, characters within an original work that display similar traits may often be considered to be Mary Sues (sometimes called Canon Sues): for example, Bella Swan from the Twilight series, or Batman, are often considered to be Mary Sues. 
Because of these traits, they are generally disliked in the writing community. In more recent years, there has been a backlash against use of the term itself. Critics have pointed out its overuse, particularly in regards to non-fanfiction characters and its application primarily toward female characters (despite male characters being just as overpowered if not moreso.) They also argue that the escapism and wish-fulfillment provided by these characters contribute to a healthy self-esteem, particularly in the teenage girls who often write such stories.
During Nano, writers may be concerned that their character is a Mary Sue, and multiple discussions often crop up in Character Cafe. However, since the objective of Nanowrimo is a word count and not a standard of literature, it does not preclude winning Nano.
== External Links ==
* Mary Sue at Wikipedia
* Mary Sue -- TV Tropes and Idioms
* The Universal Mary-Sue Litmus Test
* The Writer's Mary Sue Litmus Test
Category:Writing terms
Marya Brennan

Marya Brennan is the Young Writers Program Director at National Novel Writing Month. She joined the NaNoWriMo team in fall 2016.
Before joining NaNoWriMo, Marya taught middle school English and history in the Bay Area for five years. Sometime during this period, she took a break to travel, learn and forget Spanish, write a NaNoWriMo novel, and go on adventures through Europe. She has also worked with literary nonprofits Chapter 510 & the Dept. of Make Believe and the Oakland Book Festival.
When Marya isn't writing, she's lying about how much she watches Netflix, writing a young adult dystopian scifi novel set in East Oakland, or exploring the Bay Area with her husband and little brown dog.
Category:OLL staff
Mascot

A mascot is anything used to represent a group with a common identity.
A NaNoWriMo region may have a mascot to represent them and to help create a regional identity. This mascot can appear as a user icon in social media, on the region's website, or on physical items made by the region (like shirts or buttons). A plastic or plush version of the mascot may also be used to identify other Wrimos at events. 
While many regional mascots take the form of an animal, this is not required. See, for example, Edmonton's ninja mascot.
Nano HQ has its own mascot, Blobby the dinosaur (and possibly also Tom Selleck).
==List of regional mascots==
* Albino weasel - Lehigh Valley, PA
* Bear - California :: Elsewhere (named Elsie)
* Dinosaur - Alberta :: Elsewhere
* Duck - Seattle, WA
* Fox- Loveland, Co
* Gator - France
* Kitten - Albany, NY
* Lemur - Los Angeles, CA
* Manatee - Toronto, ON
* Minotaur - Calgary, AB
* Moose - Macon, GA
* Nenja New Jersey :: Northeast
* Ninja - Edmonton, AB
* Owl - Omaha, NE
* Panda - Atlanta, GA
* Peacock - Pomona Valley, CA
* Penguin - Austin, TX
* Pterodon - Eugene and Lane County, OR
* Rhino - Dallas, TX, North Shore, MA (named George)
* Rhino and Wombat - Melbourne, Australia
* Slugs - Humboldt County, CA
* Sockmonkey - Tacoma & Pierce County, WA
* Squid - Quebec City, QC
* Teal Deer - North Georgia
* Velociraptor - Kennesaw, GA
Category:NaNoWriMo terms
Mechanics, Logistics, and Other Technical Stuff

Mechanics, Logistics, and Other Technical Stuff is the container category for three NaNoWriMo forums: 
*Rules, Regulations, and Other Minutiae
*Site and Message Board Feedback and Suggestions
*Tech Help & Site Bug Reports
It holds the forums that relate to the functioning of the site and program rather than the program or writing. Previously, it was labeled "NaNoWriMo, Etc".
== External Links ==
Mechanics, Logistics, and Other Technical Stuff
Category:Lists
Category:NaNoWriMo forums
Mess Hall

The Mess Hall is a NaNoWriMo forum for Wrimos serving in their nation's military. It was founded in 2007 as the Military Lounge and retired in September 2016 due to low activity. After feedback from the community, the forum was restored as the Mess Hall (since the site did not allow re-creation of a forum by the same name).
As of September 2019 the Mess Hall lives in the Finding Your Crew forum.
==Forum Description==
"The NaNo version of a USO lounge. Well, we don't have any performers for you, but here's a cozy little spot for our American Military members stationed at home or overseas to hang out." (2007)
"For military members stationed at home or overseas." (2008-2014)
"Whether you’re on active duty, serving overseas, or a military spouse writing while your SO is deployed, we have a haven for you right here. Thanks for your service!" (2015-September 2019)
"For the Military, by the Military. Please don't use this forum to learn about the military! This a safe place for those participants who are serving, have served, or love someone who served. Active duty and vets alike!" (September 2019-present)
==Popular Topics and Threads==
* A reminder not to ask questions about the military in this forum, as it is a space for military members to convene.
* At some point a Wrimo often comes in and thanks the military members for their service. This post is typically welcomed.
==Forum Moderators==
===Present Moderators===
* Heather Dudley (2007-present)
* The global moderators (September 2019-present)
===Former Moderators===
* Loriba (2012)
* Cylithria Dubois (2007-?)
* Marauders Girl (2014)
* skybluefusion (2015)
* pipermaru (2007-2010, 2016-September 2019)
==External Links==
* Mess Hall Forum
Category:NaNoWriMo forums