WdC Writing Season 2026

Season September: Fun Run October: Base Camp November: Marathon Cheer Crew Participants

Join WdC Writing Season 2026?

Writing Season begins in September to help writers build momentum before National Novel Writing Month in November. Whether you're preparing to write a novel or simply looking for three months of creative motivation, each month builds on the one before it.

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Three Phases

Every month offers a different way to write, grow, and stay motivated.

September: Fun Run

Build a writing habit with daily prompts and a 5K or 10K goal. Write at your own pace throughout September, earn Merit Badges as you reach milestones, and celebrate every goal.

September · In progress

Earn Merit Badges

October: Base Camp

Spend October building momentum and training through creative tasks, writing prompts, community events, and daily challenges that prepare you for November's Marathon.

October · Registration open

Earn Merit Badges

November: Marathon

Ready for your biggest writing month? Whether you're taking on National Novel Writing Month or pursuing another writing goal, choose a 25K, 50K, 75K, or 100K goal and see what you can accomplish.

November · Registration open

Earn Merit Badges

Join the Community

Every season is better with company. Cheer the writers on, or join in yourself.

Cheer Crew

Writing doesn't have to be a solitary journey. Encourage fellow writers, celebrate milestones, ask questions, and help build one of the most supportive writing communities anywhere.

Available all season

Join the Cheer Crew