Questions about the rules of the game are answered here.
- Can I write one word 50,000 times?
- Can I participate if I'm not American?
- Can I write in a foreign language?
- I have a lot to do in November. Can I start in October and end early?
- Do I have to start my novel from scratch on November 1?
- Does that mean I can't use an outline or notes?
- Can anyone participate in NaNoWriMo?
- Can I share writing duties with a partner?
- Is there a minimum age to participate?
- Can I use NaNoWriMo to write a screenplay?
- If I'm just writing 50,000 words of crap, why bother? Why not just write a real novel later, when I have more time?