November is National Novel Writing Month and many aspiring authors may be feeling a combination of Rocky-esque determination and sweaty nervousness. After all, this is the month where established authors and aspiring writers alike from all over the world take the challenge to buckle down and pen a full-length novel.

Whether you’re a rookie or a veteran, participation is no ordinary feat. The goal is roughly 1,667 words per day, 11,669 words per week, with the grand total of 50,000 words due by November 30.

No pressure.

Before you begin, get inspired by these 24 books that can trace their roots back to NaNoWriMo projects. Not only did books including The Night Circus, With the Fire on High, and An Absolutely Remarkable Thing reach the finish line, they reached the pinnacle—publication.

Who knows? Maybe your NaNoWriMo book could wind up on this list someday. Which ones do you recommend? Let us know in the comments!