National Novel Writing Month

Each November the library hosts events, activities, & prize drawings to encourage writers of all ages to set and meet personal writing goals.

The Challenge

The typical National Novel Writing Month goal is to write 50,000 words during November. The Library's NaNoWriMo goal is for YOU to meet YOUR writing goals.

How to Join

Declare a Personal Goal: Sign up by November 14th, 2026 by filling out the online registration (or contact Alisha, 435-723-5850)

Start Writing: Writing begins at midnight November 1st and ends 11:59pm November 30th.

Win Points: Report weekly word counts and attend qualifying events to earn points for prize drawings.

Bask in Your Accomplishments: Hooray! Report your final word count and come to Open Mic Night to celebrate with other writers.

Points & Prizes

Attend Writing Group events and participate in NaNo activities to earn points. Each event or activity is worth 1 point. The more points you earn, the more prize drawings you can enter!

Points (14 points possible)

• Attend a Humanities Book Festival author event (3 events)
• Attend a Writing Frenzy event (2 events)
• Report your words each week using the form on this page (4 weeks)
• Reach your personal goal (set by you when you sign up)
• Read (or have a friend read) a passage of your work at our Open Mic Night

Prize Drawings

Earn points to enter drawings for one of three $25 gift cards or other writing-related prizes (limit 1 prize per participant). The more points you earn, the more drawings you are eligible to enter. Participants or their representative must be present at our Open Mic Night on December 1st, 2026 to win.

• Bronze: 2 points (entry for bronze drawing)
• Silver: 4 points (entry for silver and bronze drawings)
• Gold: 6+ points (entry for all 3 drawings)