Theme: Planning and momentum
Challenge: "The Novel Survival Kit"
Complete one task each day:
Day 1: Write a one-sentence summary of your novel.
Day 2: Create your main character.
Day 3: Give your character a problem they must solve.
Day 4: Create the setting.
Day 5: Create a playlist, mood board, or aesthetic for your story.
Day 6: Write the first scene.
Day 7: Share your favorite line from your draft.
Badge Name: Story Architect 🏗️
Theme: Writer's block solutions
Challenge: "Plot Twist Week"
Spin the wheel to receive a story twist and then you must incorporate it.
Examples:
A secret is revealed.
An unexpected ally appears.
Something valuable is lost.
A message arrives.
A character tells a lie.
Write a scene using only dialogue.
Add a flashback.
Introduce a new character.
Write from another character's perspective.
Create a cliffhanger.
Badge Name: Plot Twist Master 🔄
Theme: Motivation and persistence
The middle is where many writers quit.
Challenge: "Novel Olympics"
Spin to choose from one of these writing events:
Sprint: Write for 15 minutes nonstop.
Marathon: Reach a personal word-count goal.
Relay Race: Continue a story from a provided opening sentence.
Obstacle Course: Write despite using three challenge words.
High Jump: Write a scene outside your comfort zone.
Badge Name: Writing Olympian 🏅
Theme: Keeping stories fresh
Challenge: "Character Confessions"
Answer questions in character:
What is your biggest fear?
What secret are you hiding?
What do you want more than anything?
What mistake do you regret?
Who do you trust most?
Bonus challenge: Write an interview between you and your protagonist.
Badge Name: Character Whisperer 🎭
Theme: Celebrating completion
Challenge: "The Last Chapter Push"
Complete:
One final writing sprint.
Share your favorite sentence.
Share your biggest challenge.
Share something you're proud of.
Celebrate reaching your goal (regardless of word count).
Badge Name: Novel Finisher ✨