Dozens of Writing Challenges
October 28 - December 10, 2024
Write Fest
Close out 2024 with a new novel written by you! Build a consistent habit, double your written words, track your projects, and connect with other writers - all for free!
Join the Fest
44+ Days of Special Events
Custom Prizes & In-Game Loot
Free to Join!
Weathercraft Terrarium
A 44-day writing adventure into the terrarium of a eclectic inventor! Complete seasonal writing challenges, battle monsters, earn resources, and fill your own terrarium with the beings, flora, & artifacts you discover.
Special Event
Here for a limited time and new for everyone. Sustained weeks of fun word motivation to help you crush your writing goals!
Goal Tracking
Have a specific goal in mind? Set writing goals at the file, project, and account level. We’ll help you track where your words are going.
"I just love this place so much. The idea of killing monsters with words written is genius and keeps me going."
-erinhavocWriting Challenges
Push your writing to new heights with a huge pool of challenges to pick from. Earn prizes when you complete a challenge!
Main Word Count Challenges
1/2 Write-a-thon
22,000 Words
Full Write-a-thon
44,000 Words
1/2 Write-a-thon 22,000 Words
Full Write-a-thon 44,000 Words
Extra Timed Sprints
(Must be completed in 44 days)
5k
10k
Ultra Challenge
65,000 Words
Centurion Challenge
100,000 Words
Titan Challenge
250,000 Words
(Must be completed in 44 days)
5k10kUltra Challenge 65,000 Words
Centurion Challenge 100,000 Words
Titan Challenge 250,000 Words
Plus more than 50 unique Weathercraft Terrarium Quests to pick from!
What else does 4thewords have
Cloud Saves
Automatically save your work to the cloud
Copy/Paste Tracker
Decide whether you want what you copy/pasted to count toward your stats or not
Community Feedback
Share your work in our community center so others can read it and give feedback
Multiplayer Battles
Join forces with other writers in groups of 2-8 and battle large monsters
8 Years of Streak Rewards
A timeline of rewards from day 1 to year 8 (and counting)
Avatar Customization
Personalize the look and feel of your avatar with wardrobe items
Writing Stats
Visualize your writing with realtime charts and stats
Huge diverse game world
Content spanning millions of words, ready to be explored at your own pace
A Writing Community
Join a community of thousands of writers from around the world coming together to write every day!
"I've found my people. Crazy ones who write even more than I do, people that I miss when we go through a quiet spell. I belong here."
-ChloeG