Novel November

Novel November (NovNov) is a free 30-day writing challenge designed to help you write the first draft of your novel. With expert workshops, daily writing sprints, progress tracking, and a supportive global community, you’ll have everything you need to hit 50,000 words in one month.

Anyone. Whether you’re writing your very first novel or you’re an experienced author looking for accountability, Novel November is built to support writers at all levels.

If you don't already have one, you need to register for a free ProWritingAid account to join Novel November and get access to all features. Click here to sign up for NovNov for free.

Novel November begins on November 1 and runs through November 30. Prep workshops and resources are available throughout October so you can start November ready to write.

Nothing—participation is completely free. You’ll get access to the full program of workshops, community events, tracking tools, and expert support at no cost.

All you need is your favorite writing app—Word, Scrivener, Google Docs, or wherever you already write. Novel November integrates with these tools so you can log your word count wherever you write. You can also write by hand and manually log your word count via the Novel November dashboard.

In October, you’ll prepare with planning workshops and expert advice. In November, you’ll aim to write 1,667 words per day (50,000 total) while tracking your progress directly in your favorite writing app. In December, you’ll get access to resources on editing, publishing, and marketing your book.

Absolutely. Any text you write for Novel November remains your own. ProWritingAid never sells or shares your writing, and your work is never used to train any algorithms. You can write with confidence knowing your novel is safe and private.