The long desk

Writing challenges

A shared month with a word goal. Join with one or more of your pieces. The count comes from the words you keep, and a public board shows the room without opening private drafts.

• Upcoming · Nov 1–Nov 30, 2026

  ByLine November Novel Challenge 2026

  Write toward a novel in November. This challenge runs from November 1 through November 30, Pacific time. The default aim is 50,000 fresh words. You may set a different goal. Only words you keep on the desk during the mon...