What is the NaNoWriMo Boot Camp?
Boost your chances of winning by 300%
78% of our authors completed the challenge in 2020.
Every year in November, writers across the globe band together in a triumphant display of swords, shields, and pens to take on the National Novel Writing Month Challenge (NaNoWriMo). The challenge: to write 50,000 words in just 30 days.
The challenge is daunting. It’s difficult. It’s gruelling. (Why else would it be considered a challenge)? Since the challenge’s birth, over 4,000,000 attempts have been made, and less than 20% have reached completion.
That’s where Boot Camp comes in.
Smart writers don’t tackle this challenge alone. Winning writers find their tribe. The NaNoWriMo Boot Camp is a program that has been developed by international bestselling author of over 40 books, Daniel Willcocks, with the sole premise of giving authors their best chance of crossing the finish line and bathing in the blood of their fallen words.
So, how about it, eh? That novel idea you’ve had buried in your head… That book that’s been collecting dust in your bottom drawer… That story that just won’t let it go…
Why not unleash the beast, and get it done? After all, what’s 30 days in the timeline of your dreams?
At the end of the 30 days I had my book. I won NaNoWriMo. I had new friends to share that celebration with and I’m still reaping the benefits of that bootcamp.
John Crinan
Author of weird horror and sci-fi
What's Included?
Live Writing Sprints
Remove all distractions and excuses by joining your fellow Boot Campers on a series of guided Zoom writing sprints. Keep your camera on or off, however you feel comfortable, and get the words DONE.
Group Word Tracker
Utilize Dan’s bespoke word tracker, cheer on your group members, and motivate yourself as you chip away at your progress bar and stare at the fallen words piling up in your rearview mirror.
Daily Motivation
Receive bespoke, targeted, inspirational messages straight to your phone or computer every weekday morning as Dan cheers you on and guides you through the peaks and troughs of the challenge.
Online Community
Shout, wave, cry, holler, and laugh on our online Slack community. With dedicated channels for NaNoWriMo, craft, business, and life, you’ll never feel alone.
Your Questions Answered
Whether on our online Slack group, or during the breaks between sprint sessions on Zoom, you’ll have the opportunity to have all of your writerly questions answered.
Celebratory Social
What’s a 30-day challenge without a celebration! Whether you smashed the challenge, or fell just shy, you’ll have the chance to laugh, high-five, and celebrate each other’s efforts on a social Zoom call to top off the challenge.
1-Month Free Access to Activated Authors Community (NEW)
New for 2021! Get FULL access to the Activated Authors writing community (valued at £29.99) for one whole month! Jump into conversation with writers and creatives, and see the behind-the-scenes of the Activated Authors community. Find out more at activatedauthors.com
Testimonials
I highly recommend it.
Your 30-Day Boot Camp Schedule
Monday 1st – Tues 30 November, 2021
Throughout the month we will be providing as many guided writing sessions as possible to accommodate timezones and working life. You’re not required to attend every session, although we highly recommend that you attend as many as possible to give you the greatest chance of completing the challenge.
*Times are set to GMT (UK). To find out the conversion for your timezone, use World Time Buddy.
Weekly Writing Sprints
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Morning sessions: 11am–12:30pm
Evening sessions: 7pm–9pm
Saturdays
Morning sessions: 10am–1pm
Evening sessions: 6pm–9pm
Sundays
Day sessions: 11am–4pm
Bonus Sessions
Welcome to Boot Camp
Thursday 28 October, 2021 (7pm–8pm)
Jump onto Zoom and get to know your fellow Boot Campers! In this guided session, you’ll be able to introduce yourself and get a sense of all the amazing talent in the group.
Celebration Social
Friday 3 December, 2021 (8pm–late)
It’s party time! No matter your result of your challenge, you’re invited to rejoin with your fellow Campers one last time to raise a glass, celebrate the good times, and play some party games.
Claim Your Spot!
We couldn’t be more excited to help you along on your NaNoWriMo challenge, and we’ve made it easier than every to join! Select from one of the following payment options to book your place TODAY.
SPACES ARE LIMITED. JOIN TODAY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
*Pay in one lump sum of £50, or spread the cost with two monthly payments of £25.
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11th–15th October
Frequently asked questions
Most frequent questions and answers
Do I have to attend every session?
No, you don’t have to attend every session. No points will be taken from Gryffindor if an emergency pops up and you can’t make it.
What is your GDPR policy?
For full details of our GDPR policy, click here.
How do the live sprints work?
All sprints will take place using the Zoom.US service. Accounts are free to create, and you will be sent a link ahead of the session to jump into the conference. Simply download the software, and then click the link once you have received it.
What if I’m not in a GMT timezone?
Not a problem. Zoom is an international service and you can join from anywhere around the world. You can find the time conversion of your chosen timezone at https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/ .
Are the sessions recorded?
The majority of sessions will not be recorded, however some sessions may be recorded for future marketing purposes. You will have the chance to consent or decline this ahead of any recordings being taken, should you wish to remain anonymous.
Do I have to show my face on Zoom?
While there is no rule in place that you have to have a camera activated and show your face on the Zoom sprints, many will find that they are more accountable to writing words if they are visible. If you are not comfortable with this, then simply turn your camera off and be present for the sessions. You don’t have to have it on.
Do I have to write in the sprints?
No. You can work on whatever part of your author career you like. However, it is strongly advised that in order to complete the NaNoWriMo challenge you use this time to concentrate on focused word creation.
What is your refund policy?
You can get a full refund up until October 31st. No refunds will be available after that date due to the limited capacity of the Boot Camp service and the difficulty at that point of filling your vacant seat.
Is Boot Camp an official NaNoWriMo partner
The NaNoWriMo Boot Camp is in no way officially linked or registered with the NaNoWriMo organisation.
