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NaNoWriMo YA Novels

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A list of YA Novels that started as a NaNoWriMo project. Take some inspiration and submit your writing to our writing contest!

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The Davenports

The Davenports

by Marquis, Krystal

Book - 2023

"A lifelong reader, Krystal began researching and writing on a dare to complete the NaNoWriMo Challenge, resulting in the first partial draft of The Davenports." Krystal Marquis Goodreads Bio "A lifelong reader, Krystal began researching and writing on a dare to complete the NaNoWriMo Challenge, resulting in the first partial draft of The Davenports." Krystal Marquis Goodreads Bio Show less

"A lifelong reader, Krystal began researching and writing on a dare to complete the NaNoWriMo Challenge, resulting in the first partial draft of The Davenports." Krystal Marquis Goodreads Bio "A lifelong reader, Krystal began researching and writing on a dare to complete the NaNoWriMo Challenge, resulting in the first partial draft of The Davenports." Krystal Marquis Goodreads Bio Show less

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The Unbroken

The Unbroken

by Clark, C. L.

Book - 2021

"The part that made you think, wow, this is hard, maybe I’m better off not finishing NaNoWriMo..... Be gentle with yourself. Give yourself permission...Show more "The part that made you think, wow, this is hard, maybe I’m better off not finishing NaNoWriMo..... Be gentle with yourself. Give yourself permission to enjoy the run, and if that means slowing down, that’s okay." C. L. Clark from The NaNoWriMo Blog: Pro Tips from a NaNo Coach: How to Make Writing Enjoyable Show less

"The part that made you think, wow, this is hard, maybe I’m better off not finishing NaNoWriMo..... Be gentle with yourself. Give yourself permission...Show more "The part that made you think, wow, this is hard, maybe I’m better off not finishing NaNoWriMo..... Be gentle with yourself. Give yourself permission to enjoy the run, and if that means slowing down, that’s okay." C. L. Clark from The NaNoWriMo Blog: Pro Tips from a NaNo Coach: How to Make Writing Enjoyable Show less

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With the Fire on High

With the Fire on High

by Acevedo, Elizabeth

Book - 2019

"I wrote this in 2013 during National Novel Writing Month and I had no hope for it other than to continue practicing my prose and see if I could get ...Show more "I wrote this in 2013 during National Novel Writing Month and I had no hope for it other than to continue practicing my prose and see if I could get various elements (cooking, magical realism, traveling abroad) into the story cohesively.... I turned it in to my editor to see what she thought and she loved Emoni. She saw the something special that wouldn’t let me keep this novel shelved." Elizabeth Acevedo for Chicago Review of Books: Elizabeth Acevedo “Had No Hope” For Her NaNoWriMo Novel Show less

"I wrote this in 2013 during National Novel Writing Month and I had no hope for it other than to continue practicing my prose and see if I could get ...Show more "I wrote this in 2013 during National Novel Writing Month and I had no hope for it other than to continue practicing my prose and see if I could get various elements (cooking, magical realism, traveling abroad) into the story cohesively.... I turned it in to my editor to see what she thought and she loved Emoni. She saw the something special that wouldn’t let me keep this novel shelved." Elizabeth Acevedo for Chicago Review of Books: Elizabeth Acevedo “Had No Hope” For Her NaNoWriMo Novel Show less

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Don't Date Rosa Santos

Don't Date Rosa Santos

by Moreno, Nina

Downloadable Audiobook - 2019

"I started writing YA as a teen who dreamed her way into romantic stories in magical places, but, as an author, I’m giving this book to teenagers now...Show more "I started writing YA as a teen who dreamed her way into romantic stories in magical places, but, as an author, I’m giving this book to teenagers now" Nina Moreno for Cynsations: New Voices: Caitlin Lochner & Nina Moreno on What Inspired Their YA Debuts Show less

"I started writing YA as a teen who dreamed her way into romantic stories in magical places, but, as an author, I’m giving this book to teenagers now...Show more "I started writing YA as a teen who dreamed her way into romantic stories in magical places, but, as an author, I’m giving this book to teenagers now" Nina Moreno for Cynsations: New Voices: Caitlin Lochner & Nina Moreno on What Inspired Their YA Debuts Show less

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The Astonishing Color of After

The Astonishing Color of After

by Pan, Emily X. R.

Book - 2018

"The whole point of NaNoWriMo is to raise our swords and charge forward and cut aside that impostor syndrome. The whole point is just to get new sent...Show more "The whole point of NaNoWriMo is to raise our swords and charge forward and cut aside that impostor syndrome. The whole point is just to get new sentences down on the page..... The book becomes part of the air that I breathe, the impostor syndrome diminishes, and I can focus on the fun. The fun is the important part. That’s why we do this, right?" Emily X. R. Pan for NaNoWriMo: Emily X.R. Pan on Impostor Syndrome Show less

"The whole point of NaNoWriMo is to raise our swords and charge forward and cut aside that impostor syndrome. The whole point is just to get new sent...Show more "The whole point of NaNoWriMo is to raise our swords and charge forward and cut aside that impostor syndrome. The whole point is just to get new sentences down on the page..... The book becomes part of the air that I breathe, the impostor syndrome diminishes, and I can focus on the fun. The fun is the important part. That’s why we do this, right?" Emily X. R. Pan for NaNoWriMo: Emily X.R. Pan on Impostor Syndrome Show less

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The Wicker King

The Wicker King

by Ancrum, K.

Book - 2018

"Whether or not you make 50,000 words, you’ve started to build something spectacular this November. Treat yourself gently and be proud of this accomp...Show more "Whether or not you make 50,000 words, you’ve started to build something spectacular this November. Treat yourself gently and be proud of this accomplishment. I’m rooting for you!" K. Ancrum for The NaNoWriMo Blog: Pro Tips from a NaNo Coach: Figuring Out How to Finish Show less

"Whether or not you make 50,000 words, you’ve started to build something spectacular this November. Treat yourself gently and be proud of this accomp...Show more "Whether or not you make 50,000 words, you’ve started to build something spectacular this November. Treat yourself gently and be proud of this accomplishment. I’m rooting for you!" K. Ancrum for The NaNoWriMo Blog: Pro Tips from a NaNo Coach: Figuring Out How to Finish Show less

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An Absolutely Remarkable Thing

An Absolutely Remarkable Thing

A Novel

by Green, Hank

Book - 2018

"I wrote about 40,000 words of An Absolutely Remarkable Thing during 2015 Nanowrimo." Hank Green on X "I wrote about 40,000 words of An Absolutely Remarkable Thing during 2015 Nanowrimo." Hank Green on X Show less

"I wrote about 40,000 words of An Absolutely Remarkable Thing during 2015 Nanowrimo." Hank Green on X "I wrote about 40,000 words of An Absolutely Remarkable Thing during 2015 Nanowrimo." Hank Green on X Show less

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Not Your Sidekick

Not Your Sidekick

by Lee, C.B.

Downloadable Audiobook - 2018

"So you’ve gotten to that sweet spot where you’re inspired, the creative juices are flowing, and you’re writing, writing, writing.. whether you’re in...Show more "So you’ve gotten to that sweet spot where you’re inspired, the creative juices are flowing, and you’re writing, writing, writing.. whether you’re in the middle of a writing sprint or doing NanoWriMo or just trying to finish this draft, one of the key things about writing is not to edit when you’re in the middle of getting your first thoughts down." C.B. Lee on Go, Go, Go: Tips for Keeping Up With The Writing Flow Show less

"So you’ve gotten to that sweet spot where you’re inspired, the creative juices are flowing, and you’re writing, writing, writing.. whether you’re in...Show more "So you’ve gotten to that sweet spot where you’re inspired, the creative juices are flowing, and you’re writing, writing, writing.. whether you’re in the middle of a writing sprint or doing NanoWriMo or just trying to finish this draft, one of the key things about writing is not to edit when you’re in the middle of getting your first thoughts down." C.B. Lee on Go, Go, Go: Tips for Keeping Up With The Writing Flow Show less

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Assassin's Heart

Assassin's Heart

by Ahiers, Sarah

Book - 2017

"I’m a bit of a NaNoWriMo cheater. As long as I get my word count done for the day, I allow myself to edit in November. Usually it’s just line edits—...Show more "I’m a bit of a NaNoWriMo cheater. As long as I get my word count done for the day, I allow myself to edit in November. Usually it’s just line edits—fixing typos, changing dialogue, adjusting a line here or there. But, when NaNo rolls to an end, I’m left with a fairly clean draft." Sarah Ahiers for The NaNoWriMo Blog: 3 Questions to Ask As You Cut Your Manuscript Show less

"I’m a bit of a NaNoWriMo cheater. As long as I get my word count done for the day, I allow myself to edit in November. Usually it’s just line edits—...Show more "I’m a bit of a NaNoWriMo cheater. As long as I get my word count done for the day, I allow myself to edit in November. Usually it’s just line edits—fixing typos, changing dialogue, adjusting a line here or there. But, when NaNo rolls to an end, I’m left with a fairly clean draft." Sarah Ahiers for The NaNoWriMo Blog: 3 Questions to Ask As You Cut Your Manuscript Show less

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The Next Together

The Next Together

by James, Lauren

eBook - 2017

"I keep adding absolutely anything I think of to this planning document, shaping it into a more formal outline as I go. Anything like dialogue ideas ...Show more "I keep adding absolutely anything I think of to this planning document, shaping it into a more formal outline as I go. Anything like dialogue ideas or jokes goes in comments on the document, so I can send a clean version to my agent when the outline is done." Lauren James on In honour of NaNoWriMo: how to start a novel Show less

"I keep adding absolutely anything I think of to this planning document, shaping it into a more formal outline as I go. Anything like dialogue ideas ...Show more "I keep adding absolutely anything I think of to this planning document, shaping it into a more formal outline as I go. Anything like dialogue ideas or jokes goes in comments on the document, so I can send a clean version to my agent when the outline is done." Lauren James on In honour of NaNoWriMo: how to start a novel Show less

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Supervision

Supervision

by Stine, Alison

eBook - 2015

"I decided to try it. I decided to write an entirely new novel in 30 days. I didn’t plot notes. I didn’t tape up index cards. I didn’t even make an o...Show more "I decided to try it. I decided to write an entirely new novel in 30 days. I didn’t plot notes. I didn’t tape up index cards. I didn’t even make an outline. I just started; I just wrote. It was smoother going, easier, and faster than before. The problems that had plagued me—getting every word right, making every image perfect, and crafting every scene to sing—didn’t derail me because there was no time for them. The central premise of NaNoWriMo is to keep going. It’s quantity, not quality. The idea is to get it done and make it perfect later." Alison Stine on NaNoWriMo: Find Your Writing Groove Show less

"I decided to try it. I decided to write an entirely new novel in 30 days. I didn’t plot notes. I didn’t tape up index cards. I didn’t even make an o...Show more "I decided to try it. I decided to write an entirely new novel in 30 days. I didn’t plot notes. I didn’t tape up index cards. I didn’t even make an outline. I just started; I just wrote. It was smoother going, easier, and faster than before. The problems that had plagued me—getting every word right, making every image perfect, and crafting every scene to sing—didn’t derail me because there was no time for them. The central premise of NaNoWriMo is to keep going. It’s quantity, not quality. The idea is to get it done and make it perfect later." Alison Stine on NaNoWriMo: Find Your Writing Groove Show less

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Side Effects May Vary

Side Effects May Vary

by Murphy, Julie

Book - 2014

"I tell you all this, brave novel-writing soul, because whether your thirty-day novel is The Book or just an exercise that you shelve in the dustiest...Show more "I tell you all this, brave novel-writing soul, because whether your thirty-day novel is The Book or just an exercise that you shelve in the dustiest corner of your computer, I promise you there is something to be gained from this experience.... Lots of little, magical storytelling moments that will either carry you into revisions or follow you into the next project. And those moments of treasure are worth all the heaps of trash." Julie Murphy on NaNoWriMo: Julie Murphy on “Good” Writing Show less

"I tell you all this, brave novel-writing soul, because whether your thirty-day novel is The Book or just an exercise that you shelve in the dustiest...Show more "I tell you all this, brave novel-writing soul, because whether your thirty-day novel is The Book or just an exercise that you shelve in the dustiest corner of your computer, I promise you there is something to be gained from this experience.... Lots of little, magical storytelling moments that will either carry you into revisions or follow you into the next project. And those moments of treasure are worth all the heaps of trash." Julie Murphy on NaNoWriMo: Julie Murphy on “Good” Writing Show less

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Alienated

Alienated

by Landers, Melissa

Downloadable Audiobook - 2014

"Most importantly, don’t give up. If I had quit after my second rewrite—or my fourth—I wouldn’t be able to see Alienated on the shelves when it launc...Show more "Most importantly, don’t give up. If I had quit after my second rewrite—or my fourth—I wouldn’t be able to see Alienated on the shelves when it launches next month. My characters were worth the effort… and so are yours!" Melissa Landers on The NaNoWriMo Blog: Three Ways to Build Your Novel’s Foundation Show less

"Most importantly, don’t give up. If I had quit after my second rewrite—or my fourth—I wouldn’t be able to see Alienated on the shelves when it launc...Show more "Most importantly, don’t give up. If I had quit after my second rewrite—or my fourth—I wouldn’t be able to see Alienated on the shelves when it launches next month. My characters were worth the effort… and so are yours!" Melissa Landers on The NaNoWriMo Blog: Three Ways to Build Your Novel’s Foundation Show less

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Fangirl

Fangirl

A Novel

by Rowell, Rainbow

Book - 2013

"NaNoWriMo helped me push past so many of my doubts and insecurities and bad habits. And I think that’s partly why I love Fangirl so much now—because...Show more "NaNoWriMo helped me push past so many of my doubts and insecurities and bad habits. And I think that’s partly why I love Fangirl so much now—because I remember how swept away I felt when I was writing it." Rainbow Rowell on NaNoWriMo: Rainbow Rowell on Expectations Show less

"NaNoWriMo helped me push past so many of my doubts and insecurities and bad habits. And I think that’s partly why I love Fangirl so much now—because...Show more "NaNoWriMo helped me push past so many of my doubts and insecurities and bad habits. And I think that’s partly why I love Fangirl so much now—because I remember how swept away I felt when I was writing it." Rainbow Rowell on NaNoWriMo: Rainbow Rowell on Expectations Show less

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Crewel

Crewel

by Albin, Gennifer

Streaming Audiobook - 2013

"There is one fundamental thing I have in common with these rock stars of the writing world. It's something many of you share with them as well. And ...Show more "There is one fundamental thing I have in common with these rock stars of the writing world. It's something many of you share with them as well. And by November 30, hopefully all of you will. I wrote a book. It sounds so simple, but it's true. I wrote a book." Gennifer Albin on NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program: Pep Talk from Gennifer Albin Show less

"There is one fundamental thing I have in common with these rock stars of the writing world. It's something many of you share with them as well. And ...Show more "There is one fundamental thing I have in common with these rock stars of the writing world. It's something many of you share with them as well. And by November 30, hopefully all of you will. I wrote a book. It sounds so simple, but it's true. I wrote a book." Gennifer Albin on NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program: Pep Talk from Gennifer Albin Show less

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Tides

Tides

by Cornwell, Betsy

eBook - 2013

"This draft you’re heroically typing, this NaNoWriMo monster that’s entrancing and betraying you by turns–it’s not tougher than you. It’s not importa...Show more "This draft you’re heroically typing, this NaNoWriMo monster that’s entrancing and betraying you by turns–it’s not tougher than you. It’s not important enough to beat you. No book is. No book, ever, is. I know week two can be tough. But every time you hit the keyboard, you get one word closer to showing your novel who’s boss. And you get closer to week three. Which, trust, is way more fun. You’re tougher than your book. Go prove it." Betsy Cornwell blog on Goodreads Show less

"This draft you’re heroically typing, this NaNoWriMo monster that’s entrancing and betraying you by turns–it’s not tougher than you. It’s not importa...Show more "This draft you’re heroically typing, this NaNoWriMo monster that’s entrancing and betraying you by turns–it’s not tougher than you. It’s not important enough to beat you. No book is. No book, ever, is. I know week two can be tough. But every time you hit the keyboard, you get one word closer to showing your novel who’s boss. And you get closer to week three. Which, trust, is way more fun. You’re tougher than your book. Go prove it." Betsy Cornwell blog on Goodreads Show less

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Cinder

Cinder

by Meyer, Marissa

Book - 2012

"The first three books in The Lunar Chronicles (Cinder, Scarlet, and Cress) all started life as NaNoWriMo novels. Actually, they were all drafted out...Show more "The first three books in The Lunar Chronicles (Cinder, Scarlet, and Cress) all started life as NaNoWriMo novels. Actually, they were all drafted out during a single NaNoWriMo." Marissa Meyer on The NaNoWriMo Blog: “I Sold My NaNoWriMo Novel!” A Q&A with Marissa Meyer Show less

"The first three books in The Lunar Chronicles (Cinder, Scarlet, and Cress) all started life as NaNoWriMo novels. Actually, they were all drafted out...Show more "The first three books in The Lunar Chronicles (Cinder, Scarlet, and Cress) all started life as NaNoWriMo novels. Actually, they were all drafted out during a single NaNoWriMo." Marissa Meyer on The NaNoWriMo Blog: “I Sold My NaNoWriMo Novel!” A Q&A with Marissa Meyer Show less

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Anna and the French Kiss

Anna and the French Kiss

by Perkins, Stephanie

Book - 2010

"It isn’t about writing a good novel. It’s about writing a novel. It’s about finishing what you’ve started—a lesson I certainly still needed to learn...Show more "It isn’t about writing a good novel. It’s about writing a novel. It’s about finishing what you’ve started—a lesson I certainly still needed to learn.... Keep writing until you reach the end. If you get stuck, take your protagonist down a different path. This isn’t the draft that you’re going to publish. This is the draft that will help you figure out what story you’re really trying to tell.... All three of my published novels have started with a NaNoWriMo draft. It’s one of the few things that I can definitively point to and say, “This. This changed everything.”" Stephanie Perkins on NaNoWriMo: Stephanie Perkins on What Matters Most Show less

"It isn’t about writing a good novel. It’s about writing a novel. It’s about finishing what you’ve started—a lesson I certainly still needed to learn...Show more "It isn’t about writing a good novel. It’s about writing a novel. It’s about finishing what you’ve started—a lesson I certainly still needed to learn.... Keep writing until you reach the end. If you get stuck, take your protagonist down a different path. This isn’t the draft that you’re going to publish. This is the draft that will help you figure out what story you’re really trying to tell.... All three of my published novels have started with a NaNoWriMo draft. It’s one of the few things that I can definitively point to and say, “This. This changed everything.”" Stephanie Perkins on NaNoWriMo: Stephanie Perkins on What Matters Most Show less

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The Forest of Hands and Teeth

The Forest of Hands and Teeth

by Ryan, Carrie

eBook - 2009

"Here’s my takeaway message for NaNo: why not? Why not challenge yourself and push? Why not delve into the task along with hundreds of thousands of...Show more "Here’s my takeaway message for NaNo: why not? Why not challenge yourself and push? Why not delve into the task along with hundreds of thousands of other writers and take this one month to put writing above all else. If you find that it’s destroying your writing, if it’s making things worse… then walk away. There’s no guilt for failing to write 50,000 words in 30 days. Writing is hard enough with pressuring yourself unreasonably." Carrie Ryan on the Carrie Ryan blog Show less

"Here’s my takeaway message for NaNo: why not? Why not challenge yourself and push? Why not delve into the task along with hundreds of thousands of...Show more "Here’s my takeaway message for NaNo: why not? Why not challenge yourself and push? Why not delve into the task along with hundreds of thousands of other writers and take this one month to put writing above all else. If you find that it’s destroying your writing, if it’s making things worse… then walk away. There’s no guilt for failing to write 50,000 words in 30 days. Writing is hard enough with pressuring yourself unreasonably." Carrie Ryan on the Carrie Ryan blog Show less

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The Summoning

The Summoning

by Armstrong, Kelley

Book - 2008

"Every NaNoWriMo participant gets: one full month of writing practice. It’s a rare writer who publishes the first book they wrote—I didn’t—so practic...Show more "Every NaNoWriMo participant gets: one full month of writing practice. It’s a rare writer who publishes the first book they wrote—I didn’t—so practice is invaluable. And whether you dream of getting published or not, you have just spent a month discovering and exploring the joys of storytelling." Kelley Armstrong on NaNoWriMo: Kelley Armstrong on Rest and Rewards Show less

"Every NaNoWriMo participant gets: one full month of writing practice. It’s a rare writer who publishes the first book they wrote—I didn’t—so practic...Show more "Every NaNoWriMo participant gets: one full month of writing practice. It’s a rare writer who publishes the first book they wrote—I didn’t—so practice is invaluable. And whether you dream of getting published or not, you have just spent a month discovering and exploring the joys of storytelling." Kelley Armstrong on NaNoWriMo: Kelley Armstrong on Rest and Rewards Show less

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