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Source: https://writers.stackexchange.com/a/4221
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I had to laugh when I read the header of your question. We try to encourage people jumping into NaNoWriMo and _just_ write, and with that we unsettle people who are already well prepared.

[One Monkey](https://writers.stackexchange.com/questions/4209/am-i-too-prepared-to-do-nanowrimo/4219#4219) started to counter the other answers, so I will continue this wonderful practice :)

First, his advice to start NaNo with a new idea for practicing is a good one. But I think the idea of the one work, the one epic you have to write, the book of your life, is a false one. If you have this idea, skip it (the idea, not the novel). I think this idea comes from inexperienced writers. People who do not know yet, that after the book they write now (or want to write) there is always a better story just waiting that you finish your work.

Now to counter the other posts so far: You can attend NaNo with your preparation, no problem with that. If you need a reason to start writing, go with NaNo. But I tell you:

# Start now!

Why do you want to wait till November? Why don't you grab your pen, your keyboard, sit down and start writing? Just do it **now**! You do not need NaNo, you do not need permission, you do not need an excuse. You know why I will not take part at NaNo? Because I am already writing a story.

# Go

# Write

# Now

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