I think Prep is valuable whether you're speed-writing in November or not. I'd argue it's even more valuable if you stretch the actual novel-writing process out, because things tend to get memory-holed over time. Unless you're a 'pantser' (and there's nothing inherently wrong with that), it helps to organize some backstory so your writing goes more smoothly.

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2025 October Novel Prep Challenge
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