For anybody who has never participated in NaNoWriMo, but is interested in trying it this year, here is a quick checklist of what you will need to complete the 50,000-word marathon in November:
- Coffee
- Skittles
- An MP3 player (loaded with songs) or your own personal rock band
Every waking momentAt least an hour a day- A computer or laptop with a working spacebar and at least one functioning letter key
- A comfortable chair, but not so comfortable as to cause sleepiness
- Ten fingers (one minimum)
- One brain (half minimum)







