Resources for NaNoU Instructors

We’re collecting advice and class materials here, from instructors who have previously taught NaNoWriMo at a college, university or community center. If you are one such instructor, we’d love it if you could send in some materials!

The following course materials are intended to give you a sense of how other instructors have taught NaNo, and ideas on how you might like to design your own NaNo course!

Advice and Reflections

• Tips from Ian R. Wilson, UCLA Extension (PDF)

• End-of-Course Summary from Margaret McCarthy, Victoria University (PDF)

Syllabi and Lesson Plans

• Write a Novel in a Month Course, Ian R. Wilson (PDF)

• Novel in a Month Course, Margaret McCarthy (PDF)

• Novel Writing Course, Tami Riedeman:

  • Overview and Week One (PDF)
  • Week Two (PDF)
  • Week Three (PDF)
  • Week Four (PDF)

Handouts

• Novel in a Month, Margaret McCarthy:

  • Calendar (PDF
  • Character Profiles (PDF)
  • Finishing Post (PDF)
  • Synopsis (PDF)
  • Helpful Writing Applications (PDF)

Are you trying to get started teaching a NaNoWriMo class? We’re developing a blindingly convincing fact sheet to help you persuade your reluctant department head. Other great resources are also in the works — stay tuned.

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