#FinishUrBookFall
The writing challenge where word count doesn't matter but hydrating does.
Created by Claribel A. Ortega
Guidelines 2022
1. Work on any piece of writing between now & Dec 21st
2. Try your best to finish, but be kind to yourself even if you don't! The point is to try & build community
3. Use the hashtag #FinishUrBookFall to track progress, hold writing sprints & find writing pals
4. Drink water, take breaks, be proud of yourself no matter what!
5. No unsolicited feedback/advice or promo on the #
6. Be considerate & kind of fellow writers & of yourself
Schedule 2022
September 26th- First day of FinishUrBookFall! Introduce yourself & share what you're working on!
October 7th - Project aesthetics! Share aesthetics for your project and let us know how it's going!
October 17th - Hocus Pocus 2 watch party 7pm ET
November 14th - Gentle progress check-in, how are you doing? Feeling? Do you need help with motivation or advice on how to proceed or get unstuck? Any wins you want to share?
December 19th - Final Stretch #FinishUrBookFall Twitter Chat! Moderated by me, let's talk about how the event has been for you, and all things writing/craft!
Please note all events are optional and you can start the event whenever you like! The only hard & fast rule is don't push yourself too hard!
Support the Creator
Completely optional, but very appreciated!
Join the Discord
faq
1. Do I actually have to finish my book?
Nope. There's no winning or losing this event. The point is to make an attempt, learn healthier working habits and building community. You do not have to actually finish!
2. Can I participate if I'm working on revisions or something other than drafting?
Yep.
3. Why did you start #FinishUrBookFall?
When I started writing, I pushed myself too hard and had a challenging time setting boundaries. Now that I'm a full time author, I notice those unhealthy work habits I cultivated have been even harder to undo. In 2019, I started #FinishUrBookFall so writers wouldn't burn out or train themselves to be fine with being overworked (which publishing will only take advantage of!)
Learning to set boundaries and healthy work habits is very important in this line of work. Just because it's become the norm to finish a whole book in a month, doesn't mean it's good for every writer. I write much better drafts and have a better time doing it when I have more time. Of course, some people like working fast, but this event is for people who need some breathing room and want to reconnect with the joy of writing and creating books. #FinishUrBookFall is also meant to help writers connect with one another, and support one another through the creative process. Community is made with intention, and I hope this helps add positivity to the writing online sphere. I hope you get a lot out of this event, even if it's just the realization that the book needs the time it needs!
© Untitled. All rights reserved.