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 May 6th, 2025
Join us this May for the 6th Annual Short Story Writing Challenge — where your creativity takes center stage!
Winners will have the exclusive opportunity to be featured in our Grand Prize Anthology, a one-time-only collection that will never be reprinted or made publicly available.
Featured authors retain full rights to their work and are free to publish it elsewhere whenever they choose. Don't miss out on this chance to showcase your story and become part of something truly special!
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 February 1st, 2026
No matter where you are in your writing journey, spring is the perfect season to reset, refocus, and make real progress on your book. The Novel 90 Spring Edition is a 90 day writing challenge built to help you stay consistent, accountable, and supported from first page to final chapter.
With structured accountability, dedicated team coaches for Planners, Pantsers, and Plantsers, and a supportive community of writers moving toward the same goal, you will have everything you need to keep writing even when motivation dips.
Throughout the challenge, you will gain access to practical resources, live encouragement, and ongoing check ins designed to help you push through roadblocks and maintain momentum. Whether you are starting fresh or returning to an unfinished draft, Novel 90 helps you build sustainable writing habits and finish strong.
Make this spring the season your book finally gets written.
STARTS February 3rd, 2026
No matter your genre — Romance, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror and beyond — we’ve got the perfect prompts to spark your creativity and help you develop a character that leaps off the page.
