60,000 words in 30 days.
Can you finish your novel in a month?
Starting November 1st, you'll ...
Write every day.
You should write at least 2,000 words a day to stay on track.
Post on Threads.
Post your daily word count + a GIF that shows how you're feeling.
Win an award.
I'll be recognizing writers for their excellent work!
Starts November 1st!
Welcome! I'm Tim.
Writer, copy editor, and founder of ChapterBuzz. Over the years, I've been bringing writers together with an online community and a place to showcase their work. Good luck this month!
How do I start writing a novel?
Check out my 5-question checklist:
Need some ideas?
Here are some quick & easy writing prompts:
It's taking your character much longer to get somewhere. Where are they going and why? What's happening? And the vehicle ... car? Horse? Flying carpet? This shows how your character deals with conflict. Write a quick scene of 3-5 sentences.
Share your response with us on Threads!
Here's how to share ▾
Below, enter the short scene you wrote, and start connecting with other writers:
(This will generate a Threads post that you can modify before posting.)
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Your character is hanging out at their usual Saturday night spot, and suddenly there's a loud noise. Write a scene of 3-5 sentences and include where it is, what's happening, and how your character reacts.
Your character's home is burglarized. What was taken? What kind of home do they live in? Whom do they suspect? Write 3-5 sentences about the first thing your character does.
Your character receives a gift from someone. However, there are strings attached. What are the strings? What is the gift? Who is it from? Write a short scene of 3-5 sentences.
Leaderboard
Coming soon!
Here, you'll see the writers who are making the most progress.
Share your writing journey by posting on Threads, and your name could appear here!
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With your FREE ChapterBuzz account, you'll be able to:
Get motivated
You'll get daily messages from me to help you succeed in the Challenge and finish your novel!
Share your work
Share each chapter you finish, and keep readers hungry for the next one!
Build a following
Readers can follow you and be notified whenever you post a new chapter.
Track your word counts
Enter your word count every day, and we'll keep a running tab.
Gain Popularity
As you interact with other members, you'll earn Popularity Points, which helps more readers discover you.
Access our secret Facebook group
We're all meeting in a private Facebook group to help each other conquer this Challenge. Don't miss out!
Win our grand prize!
Earn the most Popularity Points, and you'll win a 1-year VIP membership to ChapterBuzz (a $192 value), packed with benefits to help you succeed as an author.
