get ready to run the
NOVEL GAUNTLET
Join the Goblin City Writers as we focus on finishing our novels in April and October! Next event April 2025. Follow along on BlueSky or join our 18+ Discord challenge community!
30 days
3 goal tracks
all project stages welcome
let’s finish our novels together
As many of us writers seek out community and accountability, the Goblin City Writers Group is opening its doors to fellow writers who want a challenge to finish their novels this November.
how to participate
pick your project
Whether you’re starting a first draft or in the final edits of a novel, all projects and stages of the writing process are welcome!
pick your word goal
Choose a goal track that works best for you and your project’s needs.
share your progress
Let us know how your project is going throughout the month so we can cheer you on! Use the tag #NovelGauntlet or tag @NovelGauntlet on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky.
finish your story!
Get those words and take your project to the finish line!
track your progress with us
Looking for fun stats and a sense of community progress while running the Gauntlet? Join our leaderboard on Trackbear!
TrackBear is a free app that allows you to manage your projects, track progress through a variety of means, set goals, and share your progress with others via community leaderboards. TrackBear is not affiliated with the Gauntlet.
Using TrackBear is NOT required in order to participate in the Gauntlet. It’s just an extra activity for fun!
challenge hosts
Established in December 2020, the Goblin City Writers Group is a 21+ Discord community for writers of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and other speculative fiction. Designed by busy adults for busy adults to provide motivation and support throughout the process of writing a book.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of projects can I work on?
This challenge is ideal for novels, novellas, and short fiction collections, but can work for anything involving words. All genres welcome!
Can I participate if I’m working on a novel I already started?
Absolutely! A community challenge is great motivation to make more progress on existing projects.
Can I track editing for this challenge or only drafting?
Yes you can! Editing is tracked via words edited while drafting is words written.
Do I have to write every day?
Definitely not! While some might prefer to focus on writing a specific amount of words each day, you can also simply focus on the total goal for the month and write when it best suits you.
How can I talk to other challenge participants?
If you’re on social media, take advantage of the #NovelGauntlet hashtag to check out who else is participating. You can also join our event Discord (link coming March 2025).
When does the Gauntlet take place?
The main Novel Gauntlet event is in October, but there is an open-goal event hosted in April for those looking for additional motivation in the spring.
Do I have to be 18+ to participate in the challenge?
Nope! Anyone of any age can participate in the Gauntlet challenge. The only age restriction is on our Discord community which is 18+ for moderation purposes, but you’re welcome to tackle the challenge on your own or join in on BlueSky using #NovelGauntlet!
Still have questions?
Reach out to our team with any additional questions you have about the Novel Gauntlet!