Short and Sweet this week.. While no single entity has officially replaced NaNoWriMo, the closure spurred a surge of new and existing independent writing challenges designed to fill the void and continue the spirit of communal novel writing. Notable alternatives and new competitions that have emerged for November (and often for other months like April) include:     Other Platforms: Gamified platforms and tools like 4thewords, Shut Up & Write!, and Pacemaker continue to offer community-driven goal tracking and support.ced: Novel November (NovNov) by ProWritingAid: A 50,000-word challenge with workshops, daily co-writing, and a collaborative spirit, supported by various writing companies. Reedsy Novel Sprint: Follows the classic NaNoWriMo timeline and word count target but offers prizes and professional development support. AutoCrit’s Novel 90 Writing Challenge: An extended challenge running for 90 days (often Oct 1 – Dec 31) to allow for a more sustainable pace in completing a first draft. The Order of the Written Word (O2W): An alternative founded by a former Municipal Liaison, specifically positioned as a space for authors against the use of AI.   Explore Larkin 2.0 Scam Nation…500 million price of Air BlackRock Stung by Loans to Business Accused of ‘Breathtaking’ Fraud — The Wall Street Journal If Tamara Judge was removed, that cast would be cooked, figure it out, or go elsewhere #BelleCollective and the Black Male Foolishness Bookend is tired, needs a new formula. #RHOP The Shade is Real, will the real Angel please stand up? #SisterWive.  The Bizarre, Slower-Paced Fraud Reveal Read more about AfroDruid Magic Elixir https://linktr.ee/tnfroisreading