The folks over at NaNoWriMo are encouraging people to sign up and begin writing their Great American Frantic Novel. Writing began on November 1st so we're already a little behind. This could be a great start for someone who wants to write a novel but can't seem to get going. Plus, you can tell all your friends you wrote a novel.
Here is a bit from their website: It's all about quantity, not quality. The kamikaze approach forces you to lower your expectations, take risks, and write on the fly.
