Two New Writing Adventures Await This November ✍️
New events. Fresh prompts. Endless storytelling possibilities.
Hello Storytellers,
tl;dr The countdown is on. From November 1st to 30th, we’re diving into Novel-Vember, our 50,000-word writing sprint hosted on the TiF Press Forums. Then, starting November 2nd, we’re kicking off PENTOBER52, a handwritten story challenge that stretches through 2026. Two different paces, one goal: keep the creative spark alive long after the month ends.
November is shaping up to be a big month for Top in Fiction — we’re diving headfirst into two community events designed to spark creativity and keep your writing momentum strong.
Novel-Vember (November 1 – 30)
Our own spin on NaNoWriMo! The goal is the same — write 50,000 words in 30 days — but we’re hosting everything over on the TiF Press Forums. It’s free to join, and we’ll have check-in posts, word count encouragement, and (depending on participation) weekly writing sprints to keep the energy up. This is our first year running Novel-Vember, so things might look a little barebones — but we plan to make it bigger, better, and more writer-friendly every year.PENTOBER52 (Every Sunday starting November 2nd thru 2026)
For those who loved Pentober, we’re keeping the spirit alive! PENTOBER52 will run every Sunday in 2026, with a single-word prompt to inspire a handwritten story. You’ll share your creations in Substack Chat, keeping the cozy, creative vibe going all year long. To get everyone ready, we’re launching a 9-week practice round starting November 2nd — a perfect warm-up for what’s to come.
Whether you’re ready to sprint through a novel or just want a weekly dose of handwriting therapy, there’s something for everyone this season. Come write with us, experiment, and help us grow these traditions from the ground up.
Want to help keep events like these going? One way you can help is through a donation:
See you in the forums and the chat,
— Erica (Founder)
Top in Fiction / TiF Press