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Following the Energy of Your First Draft

First Draft November: Day Three

20 hrs ago • Kailey Brennan DelloRusso and Novel Writers Network

You’re Writing a Book! How'd Your First 1,667 Words Go?

First Draft November: Day 1—Welcome and congratulations!

Nov 1 • Kailey Brennan DelloRusso and Novel Writers Network

October 2026

Three Days Until First Draft November: Here’s How to Get Ready

Keep these things in mind as you begin writing your novel!

Oct 29 • Kailey Brennan DelloRusso and Novel Writers Network

Welcome to First Draft November. Let’s Write a Novel Together!

Here we go again! How this challenge works, the guiding principles and your roadmap to 50k words

Oct 27 • First Draft November, Shannan Mann, Kailey Brennan DelloRusso, and Novel Writers Network

November 2025

The Finish Line: Our Weekly Accountability Thread

Saturday Accountability: Week 4

Nov 29, 2025 • Kailey Brennan DelloRusso and First Draft November

What’s Next for Your Draft and How to Keep Going

You did it! | First Draft November: Day 28

Nov 28, 2025 • Kailey Brennan DelloRusso and First Draft November

Who or What Benefits from Your Protagonist’s Failure?

Here come the bad guys | First Draft November: Day 26

Nov 26, 2025 • Kailey Brennan DelloRusso and First Draft November

What Hidden Desire or Fear Drives Your Protagonist Forward?

Midpoint Madness | First Draft November: Day 24

Nov 24, 2025 • Kailey Brennan DelloRusso and First Draft November

Four Emojis: Our Weekly Accountability Thread

Saturday Accountability: Week 3

Nov 22, 2025 • Kailey Brennan DelloRusso and First Draft November

What Unexpected Truth or Betrayal Is About to Change Everything?

The storm is still gathering | First Draft November: Day 21

Nov 21, 2025 • Kailey Brennan DelloRusso and First Draft November

What Belief Is Your Protagonist Still Clinging To?

Before the storm | First Draft November: Day 19

Nov 19, 2025 • Kailey Brennan DelloRusso and First Draft November

What Images or Vibes First Made You Want to Write This Book?

Fun and games | First Draft November: Day 17

Nov 17, 2025 • Kailey Brennan DelloRusso and First Draft November

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