The link takes you right to everything a newbie needs to know about the forum. With a wide variety of topics and volumes of information, this is a good place to kick back with other people interested in writing. Sign-up is free. Recommended by Fulk.

Yet another fabulous NaNoWriMo-ish writing event brought to you by the crazy fans of the original deal. If you're looking for a NaNoWarmUp and July was just too crazy, try this!

A message board for writers, with a little something for everyone. Submitted by awritersfantasy, thank you!

Want to NaNo more than once a year? Feel like writing a novel during summer vacation? Here's your shot. Check out the message boards and writing prompts. JulNoWriMo is a fan-created event based on the official NaNoWriMo.