Professionals on NaNoWriMo

The topic of NaNoWriMo has not only been filling my blog but my blog reader has also been peppered with blog posts by published authors and other experts regarding their thoughts on NaNoWriMo. Here's what I've seen so far, and I'll come back to add anymore that get posted!

John Scalzi (Author of Old Man's War and many others)

NaNoWriMo and Kvetching

In which John Scalzi gives his two cents about NaNoWriMo and the current trend of professionals nay-saying.

Kate from Kt Literary (An Agent)

The Elephant in the Room

This is a nice solid supportive post from a literary Agent who has been a NaNoWriMo participant in years past.

Maggie Stiefvater (Author of Shiver, Linger and more)

My NaNoWriMo Anti-Peptalk

In which, Maggie Stiefvater expresses her dislike for NaNoWriMo and does a bit of ranting.

NaNoWriMo, the Sequel

The response to the feedback that was recieved for the the previous post and asks the participants among her followers about NaNoWriMo

It's Not the Size, It's How You Use It

Maggie Stiefvater had made her peace with NaNoWriMo and illustrates her thoughts with lovely and effective Visual Aids.

A. Victoria Mixon (Independent Editor)

6 Golden Rules of NaNoWriMo

Some excellent advice from an Editor plus bonus links to earlier posts that will help your Novel.

DonWon Song (Editor with Orbit)

November is the Cruelest Month

A rebuttal to a specific post by a blogger with some lovely encouragement for NaNoWriMo participants.