Brave the Page

Includes pep talks from today's biggest authors
John Green, Marissa Meyer, Jennifer Niven, Daniel Jos Older, Danielle Paige, Celia C. P rez, and Scott Westerfeld with an introduction by Jason Reynolds

Partly a how-to guide on the nitty-gritty of writing, partly a collection of inspiration to set (and meet) ambitious goals, Brave the Page is the go-to resource for middle-grade writers. Narrated in a fun, refreshingly kid-friendly voice, it champions NaNoWriMo's central mission that everyone's stories deserve to be told. The volume includes chapters on character, plot, setting, and the like
motivating essays from popular authors
advice on how to commit to your goals
a detailed plan for writing a novel or story in a month
and more

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes in the transformational power of creativity. They provide the structure, community, and encouragement to help people find their voices, achieve creative goals, and build new worlds--on and off the page. With its first event in 1999, the organization's programs now include National Novel Writing Month in November, Camp NaNoWriMo, the Young Writers Program, Come Write In, and the "Now What?" Months.