NaNoWriMo Calculator

Track your progress and plan your writing goals for National Novel Writing Month

NaNoWriMo Progress Tracker

Traditional NaNoWriMo goal is 50,000 words

November has 30 days for traditional NaNoWriMo

How many words have you written so far?

How many writing days have passed?

How long do you typically write per session?

Average typing speed is 20-30 words per minute

Writing Progress

On track
0 words50,000 words
0.0% Complete
1,666.667
Original Daily Target
1,666.667
Adjusted Daily Target
50,000
Words Remaining

Schedule Analysis

Days remaining:30
Days ahead/behind:+0.0

Session Planning

Words per session:1,500
Sessions needed daily:1.1
Total daily writing time:67 min

Writing Motivation

✨ Ready to start your writing journey? You've got this!

Daily Writing Strategy

Catch-Up Strategy

Weekend Marathon: Write 1,667 words on each remaining day

Sprint Sessions: 2 sessions of 60 minutes

Time Investment: 2 hours per day

Steady Pace Strategy

Daily Goal: 1,666.667 words consistently

Session Breakdown: 2 sessions daily

Time Needed: 2 hours per day

NaNoWriMo Quick Facts

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Duration

November 1-30 (30 days)

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Goal

50,000 words (1,667 words/day)

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Output

Short novel or novella length

Writing Tips

Write daily, even if it's just 100 words

Don't edit while writing - just keep going

Set up a dedicated writing space

Use writing sprints for motivation

Join the NaNoWriMo community for support

Milestones

10,000 words20%
25,000 words50%
40,000 words80%
50,000 wordsGoal

About NaNoWriMo

What is NaNoWriMo?

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a creative writing challenge that takes place every November. Participants commit to writing 50,000 words in 30 days, creating the first draft of a novel.

Why 50,000 Words?

  • Represents a short novel or long novella
  • Achievable but challenging goal
  • Encourages daily writing habit
  • Builds momentum for longer works

Benefits of Participating

Creative Momentum

Build a consistent daily writing practice

Community Support

Connect with thousands of fellow writers

First Draft Completion

Finish your novel's first draft in just one month

Remember: The goal is quantity over quality. You can always edit and revise later!