Novel November is upon us, and there’s no shortage of writing challenges to join this time of year. If writing an entire book in 30 days feels overwhelming, don’t fret. See Jane Write has a challenge that’s designed to help you create a sustainable writing practice to carry you through the rest of this year into the next.

I must admit that writing challenges are my jam! (If you’re a longtime See Jane Write reader, you might remember the days of #BlogLikeCrazy!) Why do I love writing challenges so much? Because they can spark creativity, consistency and community —three things every writer needs to succeed.

The See Jane Write November Writing Challenge starts November 1. We’re writing every day for 30 days. The goal is to write at least 300 words a day, but you can opt for 200 if life is especially busy right now or 500 if you want to push yourself a bit more. You can also opt to journal for 15 minutes each day. Get more details and sign up here.

Here are a few key benefits of joining a writing challenge—and some tips to help you stick with it from day one to day thirty.