Write a book this November. If you want.

Some basic rules:

• You have from November 1-30 to write a book
• The book can be about anything you'd like
• No formal minimum word count, but novellas start around 17k
• If you don't finish within November, hey, at least you started something!
• Open to all writers
• That's it

FAQs

Is this a real event?

It's a hashtag.

How do I sign up?

Make a post on bluesky or tumblr with your intention for the month & include the hashtag #the50k.

Post updates throughout November with your progress!

Do I have to write 50,000 words?!

Only if you like the original November novel writing challenge. Your book can be shorter or longer.

The name is a reference to the og November novel writing month, and also a riff on our 5k. B gets credit for coining it!

Will you offer a website and word trackers and reminders? What about discord??

Just a hashtag.

What about an AO3 collection for fic writers?