Join Novel November
Take your story from blank page to first draft in just one month with the support of bestselling authors and the tools writers love.
Finish your novel this November
You’ve dreamed of writing a novel. Now it’s time to actually do it. Join thousands of writers around the world pushing through doubt, distractions, and writer’s block to write 50,000 words in 30 days.
Track word count
Measure your progress directly in Word, Scrivener, Google Docs, or your favorite app.
Write with others
Join daily writing sprints and networking events where you’ll write alongside fellow participants, stay accountable, and feed off the energy of a global writing community.
Celebrate your success
Earn rewards and badges as you achieve your writing milestones so you maintain momentum throughout the challenge.
Meet your Novel November mentors
Join over 150 live sessions led by writing legends
Madeline Miller
Instant #1 NY Times Bestselling Author
Tomi Adeyemi
Instant #1 NY Times Bestselling Author
Rufi Thorpe
PEN/Faulkner Finalist
Jessica Brody
Author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
Graham Bartlett
Sunday Times Bestselling Author
Mary Adkins
Author of Palm Beach
Onyi Nwabineli
Author of Someday, Maybe
Abbie Emmons
#1 Amazon Bestselling Author
Mel Torrefranca
Founder of Lost Island Press
Jed Herne
Author of Kingdom of Dragons
Susanne Dunlap
Author & Book Coach
Samantha Skal
Book Coach & Executive Director of ThrillerFest
Isabelle Hardesty
Author of The Destroyer Witch Chronicles
Rona Gofstein
Book Coach & Editor
Rachel Arsenault
Developmental Editor
Lori Puma
Fiction Editor
J. B. Kish
Author of A Wall for Teeth and Stingers
Kerry Savage
Book Coach & Developmental Editor
Lara Ferrari
Founder of Lemon Friday
Dana Pittman
USA Today Bestselling Author
Hannah Kelley
Book Coach
Hayley Milliman
Editor & Writing Teacher
Dani Abernathy
Book Coach and Enneagram teacher
The novel way to write your first draft
Your dream of a finished first draft is closer than you think with Novel November (NovNov). Here’s how this 30-day writing challenge works:
October
Prepare and plot
Learn how to shape your story and start November ready to write. Get free workshops and advice from bestselling authors, editors, and agents.
November
Put pen to paper
Write 1,667 words a day in your favorite writing app. Stay on track with daily sprints, expert Q&As, and a community that keeps you motivated.
December
Polish to publish
With 50,000 words under your belt, learn how to edit, publish, and market your book with advice from agents, editors, and published authors.
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The commitment of writing 1000 words every day and reporting back when it's done—its like a mini dopamine hit when you tick it off.
I had days that were slow, but I always wanted to have something interesting to share in the community posts, which helped me keep pushing foward.
Honestly just participating with other writers has been a really eye-opening experience. I've been very alone in my whole writing process and so it's nice to be able to see other people out there and you know there are people there to help.
This brought out my competitive side! Knowing I needed to present my word count daily helped motivate me to keep writing every evening.
The guided writing sprints have been my best friend! That and the encouraging support from the community!
Just the fact that it was done as a race, it was in small bits as well. It is always the hardest to just get started. Once you are a 1000 words in, the next 1000 or 2000 are much easier.
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Novel November
Thousands of writers are coming together this November for the 50,000-word challenge. Get progress tracking features, rewards and badges, and 150+ expert sessions with bestselling authors like Madeline Miller and Tomi Adeyemi.