Nanorimo Resources
General NaNoWriMo Resources for Teens
Young Writers Program Website
This dedicated program supports writers under 18 with virtual classrooms for tracking progress and year-round writing challenges.
NaNoWriMo Pep Talks
Teens can read motivational pep talks from favorite authors like Jason Reynolds, Holly Black, and Marissa Meyer.
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Online Community Forums
The program offers forums where teen writers can connect with peers and discuss their writing progress.
Self-Paced Progress Tracking
Students can set their own word count goals, allowing for a comfortable writing pace.
ESL-Friendly Features
Focus on Writing Fluency
The program emphasizes writing fluency over writing ability, which is particularly beneficial for ESL students.
Multilingual Support
While not explicitly stated, the program’s flexibility likely accommodates ESL students writing in their preferred language.
Additional Resources
Write or Die
This website motivates writers through various settings, including a “kamikaze mode” that starts deleting text if the word count isn’t maintained.
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Speech-to-Text Tools
For those who struggle with typing, speech-to-text tools can be used to dictate stories.
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Ambient Noise Websites
Sites offering ambient noise can help create a focused writing environment.
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ESL Fast
While not specifically for NaNoWriMo, this resource offers over 3,000 short stories and essays with exercises, which ESL students can use for inspiration or practice.https://www.eslfast.com/
