Chris Baty

Chris Baty is an American author and entrepreneur best known for founding the annual writing challenge called NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). Launched in 1999, NaNoWriMo encourages participants to write a 50,000-word novel during the month of November, fostering creativity, discipline, and community among writers. Baty’s work emphasizes the importance of setting achievable goals and maintaining motivation in the writing process. His approach has inspired countless writers worldwide, making writing more accessible and fun through a supportive, community-driven effort.