7 Great Books Written During National Novel Writing Month

This month, many writers will be tucked away with their noses to the keyboard. November is, after all, NaNoWriMo — the best time to unleash the New York Times bestselling author within. NaNoWriMo stands for “National Novel Writing Month,” and it challenges writers to put 50,000 words to paper in a mere 30 days. The nonprofit organization provides support to aspiring authors through word counters, writing groups, writing tips, and social media communities — and they even boast a vast collection of pep talks from many of the world’s most successful authors. And it works! Here are just a few of the fantastic novels published thanks to NaNoWriMo.