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Bookdun is a community of creative writers who want to write a novel and actually finish it. The core of our community is the 6-month writing challenge, where we don't just talk about writing: we do it.

THE MAIN PILLARS OF BOOKDUN

➤ The Challenge. At the start of January and July, we challenge ourselves to write a novel in six months. For some, that means finishing a first draft. For others, it means getting a novel out to beta readers, or even published. Whether you want to write one novel or many, the 6-month challenge is here to push you toward your goals.

Challenge participants are divided into teams, and earn team points by writing and participating in weekly events.

➤ Community. We're a friendly and respectful bunch, dedicated to helping each other along our individual writing journeys. Whether you're a long time writer with numerous published novels, or you just opened your first blank document, we're here to help. Join us for craft chats, encouragement, celebrations, and everything in between.

➤ Events & Activities. We like our events, and offer monthly, weekly, and daily activities. From the 6-month challenge, to weekly bingo boards, book clubs, craft chats, goal setting, daily discussion questions and active sprint channels, we have something for everyone.

Twice a year, we also host a server-wide critique event to assist members in setting up smaller, private critique and beta groups.

SOUND LIKE A FIT?

You can join anytime! The challenge is entirely optional, and can be entered at any time, too. You don't need to participate in every round, and the vast majority of server activities are open to non-challenge participants as well.

If you need a little extra push, or just want a community that takes writing seriously, come write books with us!

A creative hub and book club for readers, writers, and book lovers. Chat about books, share your work, connect with other creatives, and level up to unlock perks. Founded by author Alex Mura. All genres welcome.

A community for connecting authors with artists who specialize in book cover design, stock photography, and more. Chat about the self publishing industry, browse available premade book covers, or find an artist to hire.

(18+ writers and aspiring writers only)

We are a happy flock of writers eager to spread our wings make new friends. Our goal is to support each other through every step of the writing process, from brainstorming to publishing and beyond.

Features:
- 18+ only (but NSFW content is limited to opt-in channels)
- Writing sprint bot
- Weekly accountability check ins
- Weekly writing prompts
- Dedicated separate channel for sensitivity questions
- Critique and promo channels for active members, and VC Critique Circles for everyone
- Rotating monthly challenges and prompts
- Year-round server events like VC Write Ins, snippet chains, open mic nights, flashfic competitions, short story discussion club, and more
- Space to show off your favorite lines and passages from your work
- Fun writing games to get to know each others' WIPs
- Channel to look for critique partners and collaborators
- Outline exchanges and alpha/beta matchmaking events
- Bad bird puns

We aim to create a supportive writing environment that meets writers at their level, from beginner to bestseller. Come join our nest so we can motivate each other, exchange advice, and help our projects soar!

We are an 18+ writing collective that currently includes writers of all genres, published and new to the craft, all helping each other reach the ultimate goal: a finished product. Come kick back, relax, find beta readers, participate in our monthly published anthology, and so much more in The Inkwell.