3 Reasons To Try Camp NaNoWriMo & Why It's Better

The main event of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) would never quite work for me whenever it came around. Whether it was just how busy I was with other commitments at the time, or that I couldn't quite think of a decent project idea I cared about enough to prepare for before I began, let alone to even just write regardless.
​But that's where Camp NaNoWriMo came into the picture, which often was the alternative I often took, from when I first began and now still to this day. This post is for those who have started into Camp NaNoWriMo this month, or are planning to for the upcoming one in July.
​And for those interested in NaNoWriMo, but unsure with where to start.

Reason 1: You can choose your word count & what kind of story you want to write.
The first and best reason to do Camp NaNoWriMo which has benefited me the most. Let's say, instead of the full length 50,000k novel that NaNoWriMo normally challenges, what if you wanted to do a short story or perhaps a novella?
Well, that's how exactly the Camp version could be beneficial. Now instead of having to feel pressured to write the required amount during a busy November, you can add in your desired word count number and pull it off to your heart's content.

Reason 2: There are two optional month events instead of the only one.
And speaking of time periods, unlike the main event which only occurs in the autumn month of which it has part of its title, Camp NaNoWriMo occurs on the two months of April and July. Although these months could be just as challenging to do as the former, depending on your project and how it is for your daily routine at those given times,  it's a lot easier to get into when it's on a month that you're more confident in finishing, as well as more time to be flexible if necessary.

Reason 3: It's more about the enjoyment of writing, and not just the word count goal.
With the two examples above adding to comparisons between each event, it really makes a big difference with the overall writing experience. I can say this especially, as most of my writing that I managed to get further with my projects from the Camp events than compared to the original event. At least, whenever I tried the latter but often failed to truly succeed. And even today for this current Camp, I am doing it to attempt in finishing my current short story project. And one that I hope to share more details about in the very near future.

Now what are your thoughts on Camp NaNoWriMo, and how do you think it compares to the main event? And most of all, have you tried it yourself?  Comment below, share this post, and subscribe for more content coming soon this month!