There's more and more stuff online to help you NOW. Right now, as you get ready for NaNoWriMo.
NaNoWriMo Preparation
.Today's tip: you are not an island. Go out there and surf around for stuff that will help you get the deal done.
Here's a few places to hit:
1. The Official National Novel Writing Month Resource Collection
NaNoWriMo has 35 links on its resources page as of today. Things like "3 Steps to Rev Up Your Writing Momentum," and "Slaying Your First Draft Dragons."
2. Writers' Digest
Here are 30 tips in one long article. You don't have to buy their "prep kit." No, you don't. Some of this stuff is something that you might want to read if you are getting skeered about NaNoWriMo, as opposed to planning your outline or debating the color of your heroine's hair.
3. Storist
This is another long article. It's more about the task at hand than the psychological aspect of NaNoWriMo. Read this for things like "Finding Your Key Scenes" and "Write a Two Page Outline," as well as "Pack for Your Expedition."
4. Bustle
Here are your "10 Last-Minute NaNoWriMo Prep Tips." Because you know that you want to read them, even if you are organized and prepared.
5. Surly Muse
What if you haven't even begun to get ready? Is it too late? No, no, no. Surly Muse is ready to help: go read "The Hailstorm Approach: Prep for NaNoWriMo in Seven Days or Less."