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The calendar of daily challenges accompanying the October NaNo Prep Challenge for 2016.
OBSOLETE.
Please see the current year's calendar
linked in the contest instructions:

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October Novel Prep Challenge Open in new Window. (13+)
A month-long novel-planning challenge with prizes galore.
#1474311 by BrandiwynšŸŽ¶ Author IconMail Icon

Introduction
Ever had a "huh?" moment in the midst of a good book? Picture this: the main character encounters a dense thicket. This is no problem for our hero, who whips a sword from his scabbard and slices through the underbrush. But wait a moment... didn't he just lose his sword over the cliff in that last action-packed battle? More...

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October NaNo Prep Challenge: 2016 Calendar


This list of daily assignments accompanies "October Novel Prep ChallengeOpen in new Window. [13+].

THE CALENDAR:
Click each assignment for detailed instructions.

Saturday, Oct. 01
*Bullet* Required: Idea/Premise
*Bullet* Bonus: Theme

Sunday, Oct. 02
*Bullet* Required: Character List
*Bullet* Bonus: Character Database

Monday, Oct. 03
*Bullet* Required: Protagonist Profile
*Bullet* Bonus: Protagonist Voice

Tuesday, Oct. 04
*Bullet* Required: Antagonist Profile
*Bullet* Bonus: Antagonist Voice

Wednesday, Oct. 05
*Bullet* Required: Freestyle Brainstorm
*Bullet* Bonus: Extended Brainstorm

Thursday, Oct. 06
*Bullet* Required: Outline Revision #1
*Bullet* Bonus: Chronological Timeline

Friday, Oct. 07
*Bullet* Required: Cultural Setting
*Bullet* Bonus: Research OR World Building

Saturday, Oct. 08
*Bullet* Required: Contest Round 1: Protagonist Background Story

Sunday, Oct. 09 Off/Freebie Day

Monday, Oct. 10
*Bullet* Required: Minor #1 Profile
*Bullet* Bonus: Minor #1 Voice OR Character Image Search

Tuesday, Oct. 11
*Bullet* Required: Minor #2 Profile
*Bullet* Bonus: Minor #2 Voice OR Character Image Search

Wednesday, Oct. 12
*Bullet* Required: Freestyle Brainstorm
*Bullet* Bonus: Extended Brainstorm

Thursday, Oct. 13
*Bullet* Required: Outline Revision #2
*Bullet* Bonus: Literary Device: Chronology

Friday, Oct. 14
*Bullet* Required: Minor Character Background Story
*Bullet* Bonus: Writing Time Calculation

Saturday, Oct. 15
*Bullet* Required: Contest Round 2: Antagonist Background Story

Sunday, Oct. 16 Off/Freebie Day

Monday, Oct. 17
*Bullet* Required: Definitions List
*Bullet* Bonus: Definitions Database

Tuesday, Oct. 18
*Bullet* Required: Object Description
*Bullet* Bonus: Research OR World Building

Wednesday, Oct. 19
*Bullet* Required: Freestyle Brainstorm
*Bullet* Bonus: Extended Brainstorm

Thursday, Oct. 20
*Bullet* Required: Outline Revision #3
*Bullet* Bonus: Complications

Friday, Oct. 21
*Bullet* Required: Protagonist Change
*Bullet* Bonus: Protagonist Interview

Saturday, Oct. 22
*Bullet* Required: Contest Round 3: Plot Background Story

Sunday, Oct. 23 Off/Freebie Day

Monday, Oct. 24
*Bullet* Required: Market Definition
*Bullet* Bonus: Query Letter OR Narrative Voice Synopsis

Tuesday, Oct. 25
*Bullet* Required: Setting List
*Bullet* Bonus: Setting Database

Wednesday, Oct. 26
*Bullet* Required: Freestyle Brainstorm
*Bullet* Bonus: Extended Brainstorm

Thursday, Oct. 27
*Bullet* Required: Outline Revision #4
*Bullet* Bonus: Literary Devices

Friday, Oct. 28
*Bullet* Required: Setting Description #1
*Bullet* Bonus: Setting Drawing OR Settings Image Search

Saturday, Oct. 29
*Bullet* Required: Contest Round 4: Setting Description #2

Sunday, Oct. 30 Off/Freebie Day

Monday, Oct. 31
*Bullet* Required: Idea/Premise Revision
*Bullet* Bonus: Workspace Preparation AND/OR Procrastination List

Tuesday, Nov. 1 - NANOWRIMO BEGINS

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WRITING TOOLS:
(Optional tools to help you complete the assignments. Click each for more info.)

BRAINSTORMING TOOLS AND PROMPTS
SETTING TOOLS
CHARACTER TOOLS
PLOT GENERATORS
OUTLINING TOOLS
NANOWRIMO TOOLS


The calendar accompanies:
FORUM
October Novel Prep Challenge Open in new Window. (13+)
A month-long novel-planning challenge with prizes galore.
#1474311 by BrandiwynšŸŽ¶ Author IconMail Icon
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