Welcome, we're glad to have you! The most important thing to know is that you CAN write a novel. All you need is time, patience, and the ability to keep going even when something feels hard or impossible. Every author in the world starts with a blank page, just like you. (Oh, you'll probably want a few other things too, like something to write with, a snack, some sweet stickers to reward yourself with, ideally a dog or cat to cuddle when things get hard...)
Here are two resources to help you figure out how to use our website:
1. If you're a young writer or student: https://ywp.nanowrimo.org/pages/getting-started-writers
2. If you're an educator: https://ywp.nanowrimo.org/pages/getting-started-educators