FAQ
Join the 30K in 30 Days Writing Challenge!
Write 30,000 words in November, build your writing habit, and have fun with the StoryForge community!
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You’ll need to set up your writing goal in your profile (remember, some prizes require a goal of 30K words or higher) and then join or create a Writing Nook! You can only join one Nook at a time.
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You won't need to add your manuscripts to your Nooks for your words to count towards your goal! That means you can keep projects private as well while still participating in 30K in 30 Days!
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If you set your goal under 30K words and beat it, you will still be eligible to some prizes like the Writer Draft avatar and background and Cozy Purrito avatar and backgrounds. However, you won’t be eligible to earn the exclusive furniture set prize.
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You can work on as many projects as you want. As long as you it’s updated in November (even if it’s private) it will count towards your goal
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Daily word counts are not necessary. As long as you have written 30K words by the end of the month you can go to your own pace!
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Yes, we have an event calendar with all the ways you can keep engaged with the community through the whole month. We also have compiled all of our writing tips for you, we have daily writing prompts and created a focus timer if you prefer to do sprints at your own times!
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You don’t have to do anything to track your word count, we’ll take care of it so you can focus on writing. If you added it to the StoryForge platform during November, it’s counted!
Why this challenge?
During November, many writers strive for the goal of writing 50k words in a month. While 50k words has become the traditional challenge, it can be a huge task and comes with a fair share of challenges like:
Writing 1,800 words a day
Feeling like every day that you’re not writing is another day those words are piling up
Focusing more on your word count than the things you love about writing
Forcing yourself to stick to one story when you like to move around between projects
This year we want to do something different.StoryForge celebrates human creativity in all its fluidity, challenges, and (sometimes) lack of consistency.
The goal is simple:
write at least 30,000 words in November
Who Can Join?
This challenge is for anyone who loves to write, no matter your experience level. You can work on novels, short stories, poems, scripts, or mix things up with different projects!
How It Works:
Timeframe: November 1st - November 30th
Goal: Write at least 30,000 words. It could be for a single project or a collection of shorter works, the choice is yours! If 30k feels a little out of your reach, you can set your personal writing goal wherever suits you best. However, some prizes require at least 30k words.
Writing Nooks: To keep things fun, you'll join a Writing Nook—a group of up to 10 writers. Your Nook will be your support team, helping you stay motivated and accountable throughout the challenge. Being part of a Writing Nook is also how you can earn prizes!
Flexible Writing: Write whatever you like! The focus is on hitting the 30K goal, and how you do it is up to you.
How to Join:
1. Sign Up: If you don’t have one already, create your account on StoryForge (you can use code 30K30DAYS for free quills during sign-up!)
2. Join a Writing Nook: Find a group to complete the challenge with. Don’t see one you want to join? Create your own! You can only be in one though. You will only get credit for your 30K words if you are in a Writing Nook!
3. Track Your Progress: Use our tools to keep tabs on your word count and see how close you are to 30K.
4. Support Your Nook: Cheer each other on, share advice, and keep each other motivated.
5. Celebrate When You Finish: Once you hit the 30K mark (or beyond!), enjoy some awesome rewards!
What’s a Writing Nook?
Each Writing Nook has up to 10 people working towards the same goal: writing at least 30,000 words! It’s all about supporting each other, keeping things fun, and staying on track. Writing Nooks make sure you're staying focused and motivated—no one has to go through the challenge alone!
Why Join?
1. Flexible Goals: Whether you write daily, weekly, or in bursts when you can, 30K is a manageable goal to help you build a regular writing habit.
2. Write What You Want: Novels, short stories, scripts—whatever gets you to 30K, it all counts!
3. Community Support: With your Writing Nook, you'll have a group of writers to keep you inspired and accountable.
4. Develop Your Writing Habit: This challenge is perfect for creating a regular writing routine while having fun with others!
Prizes and Rewards
Quills
If everyone in your Writing Nook finishes the challenge, you’ll each receive 20 Quills for every participant. (For a full Nook of 10 people, that’s 200 Quills each!) Quills let you customize your digital library, change your profile avatar, and find the perfect cover for your work.
Exclusive Furniture Set
When you hit the 30K mark, you’ll unlock a special exclusive furniture set to decorate your StoryForge library.
Completion Certificate
Every participant who completes the challenge will get a digital certificate celebrating their achievement and banners for your social media profiles!
LIMITED EDITION AVATARS
When you join a Writing Nook, you’ll earn a Writer Draft and special background. Complete your personal writing goal, and you’ll unlock a Cozy Purrito avatar in front of a candlelit night sky.
Extra Resources and Support!
● Word Sprints: Take part in word sprints (timed writing sessions) to hit your word count goals faster and keep the energy up. We will be organizing some in our discord server and social media accounts, but feel free to do so as well with your Nook!
● Writing Prompts: We’ll be sharing writing prompts in our social media that can help spark your creativity if you need a little extra inspiration.
● Feedback Opportunities: Share your work with others in your Nook to get feedback and suggestions.
How to Approach the Challenge