Preptober & NaNoWriMo

Every great book begins with a decision. This October and November, Daybreak Press invites you to make that decision, and follow through!

Whether you've been carrying a story idea for weeks or for years, our 2026 program gives you the craft instruction, professional insight, and community support to finally write your book.

Nine live virtual workshops, taught by our own editors and published authors. Every session recorded so you never miss a thing!

PREPTOBER: BUILD YOUR FOUNDATION (OCTOBER)
Five workshops to prepare you for the writing month ahead.

Discover the essential skills that form the backbone of every successful writer.

Craft characters with depth, complexities, and motivations that readers won't forget.

Hands-on exercises to strengthen dialogue, description, pacing, and voice.

Demystify the publishing timeline, from acquisition to launch, and know what to expect.

Set realistic goals and enter November fully prepared to make the most of NaNoWriMo.

NANOWRIMO: WRITE YOUR NOVEL (NOVEMBER)

Four workshops to keep you motivated and writing all month long.

Realistic strategies for finding and protecting writing time, even when life is full.

Explore writing across languages, capturing nuance and emotion with creativity and intention.

Use behavioral insight to write stories that teach values and resonate with children.

Discover writing as an act of attention and healing, turning buried stories into something meaningful.

TICKET BUNDLES

Choose the path that fits your writing journey.

Every ticket includes:

• Live access to the workshop on Zoom
• The full recording, sent within 48 hours
• Any resources or handouts shared by the speaker

Can't attend live? No problem. Your ticket is your all-access pass to learn on your own schedule.

Preptober Bundle

Gain live access to all five workshops in October, with professional editors, plus recordings, for $49!

NaNoWriMo Bundle

Gain live access to our four workshops in November with published authors, plus recordings, for $39.

Ultimate Bundle

Invest in your writing journey! 
Get all nine workshops and recordings (Preptober and NaNoWriMo) for the discounted price of $59!

THE FREE NANOWRIMO COMMUNITY PROGRAM

Writing 50,000 words in a month is a challenge. 
You shouldn't have to do it alone.

Sign up for our free NaNoWriMo community program and get everything you need to stay motivated, accountable, and connected from November 1 to 30.

What You Get When You Sign Up

1) Daily Writing Rooms. Join our hosted Zoom writing rooms for focused, distraction-free writing. Come and go as your schedule allows.

2) Your Personal Word Tracker. A shared tracker to log your daily word count, monitor your progress, and stay on top of your goal.

3) Two WhatsApp Communities. A supportive community chat for daily motivation, sprints, and peer support, PLUS an announcements-only channel for Zoom links and important updates.

4) Weekly Writing Challenges. Fun, low-stakes prompts each week to keep you engaged and thinking creatively about your story.

5) Milestone Badges & Recognition. Hit a word count milestone and get celebrated. From your first 5,000 words to crossing the 50,000 finish line, we see you and we'll cheer you on.

6) The "Ask the Editor" Raffle. Every participant who reaches 50,000 words by November 30th and tracks their progress daily is automatically entered into our raffle. One winner will receive a 30-minute one-on-one consultation with a Daybreak Press editor.

Don't miss out! Sign up and join us this November!

FAQ

Do I need to attend live?

No. Every workshop is recorded and sent to all ticket holders within 48 hours.

Is the NaNoWriMo community program the same as the workshops?

No. The community program is completely free and includes writing rooms, the word tracker, WhatsApp groups, and challenges. The workshops are separate, ticketed events.

Can I buy a single workshop instead of a bundle?

Yes. Individual workshops are $15 each. Bundles offer significant savings if you plan to attend more than two.

What if I've never written a book before?

Perfect! You're exactly who this program is for. No experience is required for any of our sessions.

What platform are the workshops held on?

All workshops are held live on Zoom. Links are sent after registration and again before each session.

How do I track my word count?

Once you sign up for the free program, you'll receive a personalized Word Tracker. Log your daily word count to monitor progress and qualify for milestone badges and the raffle.

How does the raffle work?

Track your word count daily throughout November. If you reach 50,000 words by November 30th, you're automatically entered into the "Ask the Editor" raffle. The winner is announced in early December.


Don't wait for next year.

Your story is waiting. Let's write it together.

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