What happens if I reach 50,000 words during Novel November?

If you reach 50,000 words during Novel November (NovNov) in 2026, the first thing to do is congratulate yourself. That’s a seriously impressive achievement. You will have committed to writing an average of 1,667 words per day, which is no mean feat.

After you have completed Novel November

Rewards and recognition

Once you successfully complete Novel November, we’ll reward you with “The Finisher” badge after November 30th, 2026.

Working on your manuscript

If you reach the 50,000-word target, you’ll now have a lengthy manuscript to work with. You can continue writing into the next month and beyond at the same pace to finish your story. If it’s complete, you can start the editing process. That’s when ProWritingAid’s 25+ writing reports will be invaluable.

Improve and enhance your writing

If you were only using the Free plan during Novel November, now’s the perfect time to upgrade to Premium or Premium Pro.

If you reach 50,000 words during Novel November, you can expect exclusive NovNov winner offers.

Watch Novel November Event Replays

Our NovNov Event Replays will be available for you to watch on our Community space on our website. You can watch recordings of all Novel November workshops, live events, and interviews with bestselling authors.

Did you know… ProWritingAid has 25+ specialized writing reports to help you craft better stories, and you can run them in your favorite writing apps? Read more.