If you’re looking for a November Writing Challenge, I have one that will give you the momentum you need without adding more stress to the holiday season.
The See Jane Write Fall Writing Challenge is back, and it’s even better.
Even though the NaNoWriMo organization is no more, many writers are looking to celebrate National Novel Writing Month and still planning to attempt to write a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. As always, if you’re one of those people, I will be cheering for you!
But if the idea of writing 1,667 words a day makes you have a hot flash, please know that the See Jane Write Fall Writing Challenge is for you.
Last year, the challenge was to write at least 200 words a day for 30 days.
The official goal for this year’s challenge is 300 words a day.
But in case you want to push yourself a bit more (or you need to do a bit less), I’m giving you options.
It’s like a Choose Your Own Adventure situation.
Steady Scribbler: 200 words/day (last year’s pace)
Bold Builder: 300 words/day (the official pace)
Page Turner: 500 words/day (for the overachievers)
(If you’re doing NaNoWriMo, you can join the challenge too, because obviously you’ll be writing at least 300 words each day! By joining this challenge, you’ll also get support, enrichment, and some prompts that could help with your novel.)
During the challenge, you will receive writing prompts, but you’re also free to write about whatever you want. You can write fiction, poetry, or nonfiction. You can work on blog posts or email newsletters. You can free write and journal.
To join the challenge, sign up here.
Mark Your Calendar!
Along with the prompts, I will also be leading weekly mini masterclasses on various writing topics at 6 p.m. CT on November 3, 10, and 17. These will take place in the See Jane Write Network Facebook group, so be sure to join! (Prompts will be sent via email and will be posted in the Facebook group.)
We’re also going to have a kick-off party on Saturday, November 1 at 11 a.m. CT via Zoom and a closing celebration on Sunday, November 30 at 4 p.m. CT – also via Zoom.
On Sunday, November 16 at 2 p.m. CT – halfway through the challenge – we’ll have a critique session so you can get feedback on your work.
To receive prompts and invitations to all of these sessions, sign up here.
November Writing Challenge Prizes
Of course, we will have prizes!
Word Count Warrior – The writer who writes the most from November 1 to 30 (we’re using the honor system, so track your word count) will get a FREE VIP Day with me to plan your next steps for your writing career. $1000 value
Motivation Maven – The writer who is most active in the See Jane Write Network Facebook group and offers words of encouragement to other challenge participants will receive a Writing Retreat in a Box (journal, pen, prompts, candle, tea) and my favorite planner. $150 value
To join the challenge, sign up here.