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Homework Assignments and Challenges
2020 Challenges
On the first Wednesday of every month, I publish a challenge on my 'Write Nonfiction Now' blog. That challenge is linked to from here, and I would encourage you to take on the challenge as part of the Nonfiction Writers' University.
January(opens in new tab)
Choose a New Focus for a New Decade Of Nonfiction Writing
February(opens in new tab)
How to Take a Spiritual Approach to Developing Writing Ideas
March(opens in new tab)
The Direct Path to Becoming a Successful Author
April(opens in new tab)
Nonfiction Writers - The World Needs You Now!
May(opens in new tab)
7 Reasons Why You Don't Write Even When You Have the Time
June(opens in new tab)
Recession-Proof Your Freelance Writing Business
July(opens in new tab)
How to Make the Most of Your Amazon Author Page
August(opens in new tab)
How to Successfully Write a Nonfiction Book (Part 1) - Plan Your Book Project
September(opens in new tab)
How to Write a Successful Nonfiction Book (Part 2) - Make Your Nonfiction Book Idea Marketable
October(opens in new tab)
How to Write a Successful Nonfiction Book (Part 3) - Create the Structure and Content Plan for Your Book
November(opens in new tab)
How to Write a Successful Nonfiction Book (Part 4) — Write Your Book
December(opens in new tab)
How to Revise and Edit the First Draft of a Nonfiction Book
2019 Challenges
On the first Wednesday of every month, I publish a challenge on my 'Write Nonfiction Now' blog. That challenge is linked to from here, and I would encourage you to take on the challenge as part of the Nonfiction Writers' University.
January(opens in new tab)
Make a Positive and Meaningful Difference with Your Words this Year
February(opens in new tab)
10 Ways to Develop Expert Nonfiction Author Status
March(opens in new tab)
Five Steps to Start Your Nonfiction Book Project
April(opens in new tab)
How to Charge Up Your Nonfiction Writing by Engaging Your Human Drives
May(opens in new tab)
How to Generate Enough Writing Ideas to Last the Rest of the Year
June(opens in new tab)
Use a Planner to Develop a Successful Nonfiction Writing Career
July(opens in new tab)
Make a Difference as a Nonfiction Writer Sooner Rather than Later
August(opens in new tab)
11 Ways to Improve Your Nonfiction Writing
September(opens in new tab)
Join a Writers' Group to Help Meet Your Nonfiction Writing Goals
October(opens in new tab)
How to Prepare to Write a Book in a Month
November(opens in new tab)
Can You Really Write for 30 Days Straight?
December(opens in new tab)
10X Your Success as a Nonfiction Writer in the Next 10 Years
2018 Challenges
For the 2018 challenges, please see the checklist page.
2017 Challenges
January(opens in new tab)
Build a Business Around Your Writing
February(opens in new tab)
Use Your Voice to Make a Positive and Meaningful Difference with Your Words
March(opens in new tab)
Self Publish a Short Book
April(opens in new tab)
Live Like A Writer
May(opens in new tab)
Create Your Author Brand
June(opens in new tab)
Increase Your Social Media Following
July(opens in new tab)
Create Your First Book Related Product
August(opens in new tab)
Plan and Track Your Platform and Social Media GrowthÂ
September(opens in new tab)
Create a Tagline for Your Blog
October(opens in new tab)
Create a Blog Content Matrix
November(opens in new tab)
Track Your Writing Productivity
December(opens in new tab)
Create Your Best Writing Year Ever
2016 Challenges
January(opens in new tab)
Create a Lead Magnet
February(opens in new tab)
Conduct an Interview
March(opens in new tab)
Create Visuals to share on Social Media Sites
April(opens in new tab)
Write a Short Ebook Fast!
May(opens in new tab)
Improve Your Blog or Website
You also need a copy of Blogging Basics for Authors to complete this month’s challenge. Download a PDF by clicking on the link or on the book cover. The PDF will open in a browser window. You then can save to your computer.
June(opens in new tab)
Find the Turning Points in Your Memoir
July(opens in new tab)
Blog a Short Book in a Month
August(opens in new tab)
Write More Daily
September(opens in new tab)
Go Back to Writing School
October(opens in new tab)
Prepare for a 30 Day Writing Challenge
November(opens in new tab)
Level Up Your Productivity
2015 Challenges
January(opens in new tab)
Set Goals For the New Year
February(opens in new tab)
Tackle Technology
March(opens in new tab)
Write What You Know
April(opens in new tab)
Build Your Author Platform
May(opens in new tab)
Write an Essay
June(opens in new tab)
Become a Speaker
July(opens in new tab)
Become a Better Blogger
You also need a copy of Blogging Basics for Authors to complete this month’s challenge. Download a PDF by clicking on the link or on the book cover. The PDF will open in a browser window. You then can save to your computer.
August(opens in new tab)
Use New Media
September(opens in new tab)
Become a High Performing Writer
October(opens in new tab)
Create an Email Marketing List
November(opens in new tab)
Start and Finish a Nonfiction Project in 30 Days
2014 Homework Assignments
January(opens in new tab)
Develop an Article Idea and Pitch It
February(opens in new tab)
Develop the Idea for a Marketable Nonfiction Book
March(opens in new tab)
Get Your Book Written
April(opens in new tab)
Plan Your Writing Career
May(opens in new tab)
Mind Map Your Book
June(opens in new tab)
Find Your Purpose as a Writer
July(opens in new tab)
Write Any Type of Query Letter
August(opens in new tab)
Write A Book Proposal and a Business Plan for a Nonfiction Book
September(opens in new tab)
Write a Magazine Article
October(opens in new tab)
Create a Blog Plan
November(opens in new tab)
Challenge Yourself
December(opens in new tab)
Repurpose Your Work
