Although there is no cash prize or guarantee of publication when you participate in NaNoWriMo, this contest can be a good motivational tool to get you into the routine of writing on a regular basis.
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For example, the New York Times bestseller Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen was started as a project for NaNoWriMo.
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National Novel Writing Month, also known as NaNoWriMo, is one of the most unique novel writing contests.