This could be your novel!

Preparing for NaNoWriMo

How HubPages Can Help

As some of you are already aware, next month is NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). What better time to start that novel you've always wanted to write? Here are a few ways HubPages can help:

• Make your novel's chapters into Hubs. It's a good way to get feedback, constructive criticism, and encouragement from your fellow Hubbers. And you can always unpublish your novel from HubPages later if you decide you want to publish in print or ebook format.
• Start or join a HubChallenge. Commit to a group writing challenge with your fellow Hubbers. Having others to cheer you on and provide accountability while working toward your goals can make a huge difference.
• Read helpful novel writing Hubs. There's a lot of incredible talent on HubPages, and many of your fellow Hubbers are published authors themselves. Take advantage of their wisdom and experience.

Christy Kirwan
Marketing & Community Manager

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Get your writing space ready, it's time to rock!

Great Novel-Writing Hubs

While you're preparing your writing nest, stocking up on coffee, and brainstorming ideas for that first novel (or 10th- it's always a challenge at any experience level), here are a few Hubs to check out that offer some excellent novel-writing tips:

1. How to Write a Novel Outline and Structure a Story by EricDockett
2. Top 10 Tips on How to Write a Novel by SuperBrains
3. Mistakes to Avoid When Writing a Novel by billybuc
4. Write a Novel in 30 Days - NaNoWriMo by  cclitgirl

For more awesome Hubs on writing novels, check out the How to Write a Novel Topic:
http://hubpages.com/topics/books-literature-and-writing/how-to-write/how-to-write-a-novel/565

This Week's Rising Stars

Below you'll find this week's   Rising Star winners. Our candidates showed off their skills in the Entertainment and Media Topic.

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Christy Kirwan

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