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Novel November

Write 50,000 words in 30 days
Novel November

The Goal:

Write a full, completed draft of a 50,000 word novel during the month of November. No editing, no second guessing, no hesitation. Just write!

Why?

  • build good writing habits
  • practise writing all parts of a novel
  • finally get your story down on paper

Brainstorming Prompt:

What is the climate like in your setting? Describe the different seasons. What do people wear to cope with the weather? 

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What's Novel November?

History:

Previously, 'National Novel Writing Month' (NaNoWriMo) was a world-wide writing challenge run by a non-profit organisation. The official website and forums shut down in March 2025, but the challenge lives on.

The Challenge:

  • 50,000 words
  • 30 days, starting November 1st
  • A full, completed draft of a new novel
  • No editing, no second guessing, no hesitation.

What's the 80 Hour Edit?

Premise:

If you wrote a novel this November, then you might want to spend some time editing in the new year.

Fix the major plotholes, rename the main character, and reduce the typos to a respectable number.

The Challenge:

  • 80 hours
  • 60 days, starting January 1st
  • Be focused. Be ruthless. Get it ready for the world.

What's the Mid-Year Novelette?

Premise:

November doesn't work for you? 50,000 words isn't the right target? Just want to write more?

The Mid-Year Novelette is a more flexible, less intense alternative to the main writing challenge. The default word target is set at 15K, but choose whatever works for you.

The Challenge:

  • 15,000 words (or whatever)
  • 31 days, starting July 1st

Get Started

Track

Track your progress each day.

Set Goals

Aim for 50,000 words in November, or create a custom goal.

Earn Awards

Celebrate the little wins with trophies along the way.

Socialise

When you're done writing for the day, come hang out in the forums 🤗

Featured Project: CHOSEN OUT LOUD🌺

"In my stories, the good girls always end up with the bad boys who change for them. This time though.. she chose herself." For months, Elise Candelaria Wilson had loved Kyle Steinway publicly and settled for indoor love, stolen kisses, hidden moments and a relationship that officially never existed. Until a one humiliating livestream shattered every illusion she had been holding on to. Heartbroken and determined never to lose herself again, she walks away from the only boy she's ever really loved. She expects continously heartbreak. Not war. Because in a school where reputation is everything and Kyle is only willing to offer it if she crawls back to him, and with the entire student body turned against her.... Kyle's cold, mysterious older brother suddenly presenting an offer that could change everything. Love broke her. Now she'll have to decide whether revenge is worth the price of her heart.

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