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Join Pre-Writing Palooza!

Plan Your Book with Expert Help This October.

Register now - it's free!

  • Tuesday, October 10th - Tuesday, October 31st, 2023.
  • Get your FREE Story Prep Pack once you register.
  • Win a share of fantastic prizes to reward your efforts.
  • Attend livestream events to support you as you plan your novel.
  • Prepare to hit the ground running in November and smash your writing goals!

If you’re not already an AutoCrit Member, you will automatically receive a Free AutoCrit account with additional resources to help you get your book done!

Prep Your Book Like a Pro This October

Tuesday, October 10th – Tuesday, October 31st, 2023

STEP 1
Register

Register for the challenge and join us on YouTube for weekly live streams as you prep and plan your book, ready for writing in November.

STEP 2
Get It Prepped!

We'll provide tips, check-ins and resources to help you properly plan and prep your novel. Go "all in" with a full outline or keep it light. The choice is yours.

STEP 3
Smash Your Goals

By the end of the month, you'll know your story inside out – and be ready to smash your word count goals throughout November.

STEP 4
Win Prizes

All great efforts deserve a reward, which is why everyone who registers is automatically eligible to win prizes in our closing prize draw.

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Additional Resources to Help You Win

Yours free when you register...

120 WRITING PROMPTS PACK

Struggling to find a new idea, or need a little extra help conjuring surprising twists and turns?

Help is at hand with this collection of 120 writing prompts to fire up your imagination.

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BEAT SHEET COLLECTION

Easily map your story at a high level with the help of our free beat sheet collection.

Your selection includes a general story structure sheet, plus genre-specific sheets for horror, mystery and romance and guides to using them all!

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How to use a Beat Sheet

FIRST CHAPTER CHECKLIST

Ensure your story starts with a bang, with this handy checklist of the must-haves for a gripping first chapter.

When it comes time to put your story into motion, you'll know exactly what to include to catch your reader's attention from the off.

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THE WORLD BUILDER'S WORKBOOK

Plan everything about your story's world in a flash, with the help of this printable workbook.

From topography to wildlife, civilizations to politics and beyond, all you need to do is create, reference, and write!

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THE FAST TRACK TO A FLAWLESS DRAFT

Take a journey through the self-editing process from start to finish with this FREE crash course.

Across two hours, we'll guide you through the editor's mindset plus hands-on techniques and considerations for your craft – ideal for when the writing's done and it's time for the next step!

www.autocrit.com

John DoeCEO

Proper Planning Prevents Painful Prose

Even if you're a dedicated pantser, we've all felt the pain of aimless writing. All those brilliant ideas bouncing around in your mind, but refusing to get on the page in a robust and captivating structure...

And before you know it, you're drowning in a sea of plot holes, inconsistent characters, lifeless chapters...

And worst of all: the dreaded sagging middle!

But writing shouldn't be like pulling teeth. Join us this October for the AutoCrit Story Prep Challenge, and we'll guide you start to finish through effectively prepping your story idea.

With weekly live streams and resources to keep you organized, you'll enjoy expert guidance from writers who've been in your shoes, plus a supportive community of fellow authors ready to cheer you on.

Prep in October, write in November, and finally get that book done!

Join us for additional LIVE streams every week throughout the month.

We'll be live each week during the challenge to discuss tips and techniques for effective prep and planning, and to keep you accountable for making consistent progress.

You'll have the chance to ask questions, get direct feedback and guidance, and take care of any blocks you might be facing.

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Got Questions?

Answers to common questions about the challenge.

No, and no. This prep challenge is open to everyone. There is no fee to join, and you don’t need to be an active AutoCrit member.

No. This challenge is designed to guide you through the planning process in preparation for November 1st. Prizes will be awarded via a random draw. All you need to do to be eligible to win is register your spot!

Absolutely not. All our challenges are built to engage and inspire our community – that’s it. We make absolutely no claim to anything you create during the challenge.

Absolutely! There’s nothing wrong with “pantsing” your way through writing a novel, but we think you’ll still find plenty of helpful guidance to consider as we work our way through October. And hey… there’s always the 50/50 “plantsing” approach!

No. Our story prep challenge is not officially affiliated with the NaNoWriMo organization. November is, of course, the month of NaNo, which means prepping is a great idea if you plan to take it on… but you don’t need to have NaNoWriMo in mind to join us and plan your novel.

Schedule:

Stream 1: Tuesday, October 10th - 1pm Eastern US

Stream 2: Tuesday, October 17th - 1pm Eastern US

Stream 3: Tuesday, October 24th - 1pm Eastern US

Stream 4: Tuesday, October 31st - 1pm Eastern US

For the best benefit, we recommend you subscribe to the AutoCrit YouTube channel so you don't miss out on stream notifications.

Recordings will be available on YouTube if you miss a live session.

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