# A free November writing challenge

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**Category:** NaNo and Similar\
**Created:** [September 5, 2026, 3:49am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/a-free-november-writing-challenge/154603 "2026-09-05T03:49:47Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 5, 2026, 3:49am UTC](https://forum.literatureandlatte.com/t/a-free-november-writing-challenge/154603/1 "2026-09-05T03:49:48Z")

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I’ve been missing the old feeling of November being _the month_ when writers all quietly lose their minds together, so I ended up building a small alternative.

It’s called **50k by Lanternlight** — a free November writing challenge for anyone aiming at 50,000 words, or a smaller personal goal if 50k isn’t your thing.

There’s a simple online tracker, progress tools, a printable completion certificate, and a Discord community that’s just starting to come to life.

The idea isn’t to replace NaNoWriMo or become some giant organisation. I wanted something smaller, warm, independent, and focused on the actual writing.

Registration is open now for November 2026:

> **[50K by Lanternlight](https://50kbylanternlight.com)**
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> Write anywhere. Come together by Lanternlight.

If anyone here is planning a November project and wants some accountability and company, you’d be very welcome around the lantern.