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Daily plot, character and setting writing assignments to help you develop your novel.
Introduction
Ever had a "huh?" moment in the midst of a good book? Picture this: the main character encounters a dense thicket. This is no problem for our hero, who whips a sword from his scabbard and slices through the underbrush. But wait a moment... didn't he just lose his sword over the cliff in that last action-packed battle? More...

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October NaNo Prep Challenge: 2021 Calendar


This list of daily assignments accompanies "October Novel Prep Challenge [13+].

ABBREVIATED RULES:
For full Prep rules refer to "October Novel Prep Challenge.

*Checkr* Sign up and log your first assignment by the end of Oct. 3rd.
*Checkr* Spend at least 15 minutes on each assignment (no max.)
*Checkr* You are never required to link your work. You're on the honor system.
*Checkr* Don't go more than 72 hours between logging completed assignments.

THE CALENDAR:
Click each assignment for detailed instructions.

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Oct. 01: - Plot: What If?
Oct. 02: - Plot: Premise
Oct. 03: - Character: Protagonist Profile
Oct. 04: - Plot: Beginning (Where does your story start?)
Oct. 05: - Plot: Climax (Where is the story going?)
Oct. 06: - Plot: Rising Action (How does the story get there?)
Oct. 07: - Plot: Outline Revision #1
Oct. 08: - Character: Dramatis Personae
Oct. 09: - CONTEST ROUND: Protagonist Background Story
Oct. 10: - FREEBIE DAY

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Oct. 11: - Setting: Definitions List
Oct. 12: - General: Theme
Oct. 13: - General: Freestyle Brainstorm, World Building or Research
Oct. 14: - Plot: Outline Revision #2
Oct. 15: - Character: Antagonist Profile
Oct. 16: - CONTEST ROUND: Antagonist Background Story
Oct. 17: - FREEBIE DAY

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Oct. 18: - Setting: Cultural Setting
Oct. 19: - Plot: Complications
Oct. 20: - Plot: Literary Devices
Oct. 21: - Plot: Outline Revision #3
Oct. 22: - Setting: Settings List
Oct. 23: - CONTEST ROUND: Setting Description.
Oct. 24: - FREEBIE DAY

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Oct. 25: - General: Market Definition and Narrative Voice Synopsis
Oct. 26: - Character: Minor Character Profiles
Oct. 27: - General: Freestyle Brainstorm, World Building or Research
Oct. 28: - Character: Protagonist Interview
Oct. 29: - Plot: Premise Revision
Oct. 30: - CONTEST ROUND: Plot Background Story
Oct. 31: - FREEBIE DAY

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Nov. 01 - NANOWRIMO BEGINS

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WRITING TOOLS:
(Optional tools to help you complete the assignments. Click each for more info.)

BRAINSTORMING TOOLS AND PROMPTS
SETTING TOOLS
CHARACTER TOOLS
PLOT GENERATORS
OUTLINING TOOLS

The calendar accompanies:
FORUM
October Novel Prep Challenge  (13+)
2023 Sign-ups are CLOSED. A month-long novel-planning challenge with prizes galore.
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