Are you ready to make serious progress on your novel or novelette this June? Whether you’re halfway through a manuscript or staring down the blinking cursor of a brand-new idea, you’re invited to join us for Writing Around Western Australia’s 30 Days to 45k Challenge!
Here’s how it works:
From June 1st to June 30th, we’re challenging writers to hit a goal of 1,500 words a day. That adds up to 45,000 words—enough for a solid novella or a huge leap forward in your novel draft.
But this isn’t just about word counts. It’s about momentum. It’s about showing up for your story each day, building consistency, and having a little community cheer squad behind you while you do it.
And the best part? You don’t have to do it alone.
Join the Writing Around WA Community
We’re keeping things casual and encouraging this year. While our official website is still under construction, you can jump into the challenge by joining the Writing Around WA Facebook Group.
There, you’ll find fellow writers sharing their goals, celebrating milestones, and swapping tips and pep talks. It’s a supportive space for writers of all genres, backgrounds, and experience levels. Whether you’re aiming to draft your first book or your fifteenth, you’re welcome here.
Track Your Progress with Word Keeper
If you’re someone who gets a motivational kick from watching those word counts rise, we highly recommend trying out the Word Keeper app. It’s free to use and makes it easy to set your daily goals, track your progress, and see how far you’ve come at a glance.
We’ll be sharing updates throughout the month in the Facebook group, and you’re encouraged to post your own daily or weekly check-ins. Hit a word sprint? Hit a wall? We’re here for both.
Why 1,500 Words?
This daily goal is high enough to feel like real progress, but still totally achievable—even with a busy life. Some days you might blitz it in an hour, other days you might chip away in bursts between everything else. It all adds up, and every word brings you closer to the finish line.
And if you miss a day? No guilt. No shame. Just dust off, dive back in, and keep going.
Let’s Write Together
Writing can be a solitary pursuit, but it doesn’t have to feel lonely. Challenges like this one remind us that we’re part of a bigger community—writers all around WA (and beyond!) showing up for their stories, one word at a time.
So grab your favourite beverage, fire up your writing app, and let’s make June the month your story takes off.
Join us. Write with us. Let’s hit 45k together.
