From romance, to horror, fantasy, historical fiction and beyond, strengthen your technique and delight your audience with the help of premium genre courses.
Drill down through the specifics of creative writing technique, with a variety of live, interactive workshops held every month on Zoom.
Every course and workshop comes loaded with a wealth of exercises to complete. Practice what you've learned with assignments that will put your new skills to the test.
AutoCrit’s free writing challenges are all about getting better while having fun. Whether you’re working on your dialogue, tightening your plot, or creating unforgettable characters, these challenges will help you level up your writing.
What makes it even better? You’ll be part of a supportive community where writers encourage each other, share feedback, and celebrate wins.
Ready to get inspired, improve your craft, and connect with other writers? We’d love to have you join us!
STARTS October 1st, 2025
This fall, Novel 90 is back with an exciting focus on finishing your full-length novel(50,000+ words)! Whether you’re starting from scratch or picking up where you left off, this is the perfect opportunity to take your writing to the next level and bring your novel to life.
As an exciting alternative to NaNoWriMo, Novel 90 welcomed thousands of writers last year... and we’re ready to make it bigger and better in 2025.
Follow along with a structured program designed to keep you motivated, accountable and on track, complete with expert support and the guidance you need to push past any obstacles on your path to the end goal.
Best of all? It's totally free.
STARTS January 6th, 2026
Let’s be honest. A lot of writers love the idea of writing more than the act of actually doing it. If you have ever thought, “I never finish anything,” this challenge was built for you.
The Start Strong Writing Challenge is designed to help you stop talking about writing and start doing it. With guided prompts, live brainstorming sessions, and built in accountability, you will finally get momentum instead of excuses.
You will not be doing this alone. Regular check ins and the support of the AutoCrit Community will help you stay on track, while weekly livestreams give you real time encouragement and insight. You will even have the opportunity to have your story read live, with instant feedback from the AutoCrit team and fellow participants.
2026 is your year. Start it strong.
Best of all, it is completely free.
STARTS March 17th, 2026
In the Haunted By Kindness Mini Flash Fiction Challenge, you will write a chilling short piece where the threat is not violence, but devotion. A supernatural force has decided to help your protagonist at any cost, and its version of mercy may be far worse than malice. With strict rules that forbid direct harm, the tension must come from good intentions gone terribly wrong.
Can you make kindness terrifying?
STARTS April 8th, 2026
In the Destination Unknown Writing Challenge, you’ll craft a short story that begins and ends with lines we provide, with everything in between entirely up to you. As the challenge unfolds, new twists and constraints will be introduced, pushing you to adapt your story in unexpected ways. With room for creativity and surprise at every turn, no two stories will be the same.
Anything can happen. Where will your story go?
STARTS May 6th, 2026
Join us this May for the 7th Annual Short Story Writing Challenge, where your creativity takes center stage and anything can happen.
At the end of the challenge, our hand-picked AutoCrit jury will select standout stories written and completed during the event. This year’s winners will receive a custom-designed, high-quality “movie poster” style print of their story, crafted to capture its tone, themes, and cinematic potential. It’s a one-of-a-kind visual keepsake, perfect for showcasing your work on your writing desk or home office.
Featured authors retain full rights to their stories and are free to publish them wherever they choose.
This year’s theme? That’s still a secret… but here’s your hint: prepare for anachronism.
STARTS JUNE 1ST, 2026
Make this summer the season your story finally gets written.
The Novel 90 Summer Edition is a 90-day writing challenge designed to help you stay consistent, focused, and moving forward from first page to final chapter. Whether you're starting fresh or returning to an unfinished draft, this challenge gives you the structure and support to keep going when it matters most.
With dedicated team coaches for Planners, Pantsers, and Plantsers, plus a motivated community of writers working toward the same goal, you’ll have everything you need to build momentum and stay accountable.
Throughout the challenge, you’ll gain access to practical resources, live encouragement, and ongoing check-ins to help you push through obstacles and finish strong.
Show up, stay consistent, and make this summer count.
