It's that time of the year again.  National Novel Writing Month!  I've been doing Nanowrimo since 2003. I haven't always won, but I have managed to win every year since 2011.  It's gonna be a rough year this year--I've been suffering from writer's block since last Nanowrimo. But I am determined not to fail.

Here is a list of tools for helping you get through the Nano, and me too:

Official Site
The Nanowrimo site has a ton of tools and support. Log on daily to succeed.

Write or Die 2
Use the free online app or the paid download.  Uses negative reinforcement (obnoxious noises) to keep you writing.  Set a word count or time limit as your goal.

Written? Kitten!
The same as Write or Die only with positive reinforcement. Gives you a picture of a cute cat every 200 words. (The word count meter is broken--while it says you can have a picture every 100 words it lies--the kittens only show every 200 words.)

Scrivener
Combines word processing with brainstorming and organization tools. Has a free 30-day trial and they usually give a discount to purchase for Nano participants.

Google Drive
If your computer is prone to losing your unsaved work on Word (I know mine is) you might want to write in a Google Doc instead. Saves every keystroke. Never pray for a salvaged temp file again. Also has a calendar and spreadsheet for recording and organizing.

Life after Nano:

See my earlier post, "Editing for Indies" for free online editing apps.