The Free 14-Day Writing Challenge
Writing is one of the most critical aspects of academic success, yet it’s often deprioritized in the face of competing demands. The 14-Day Writing Challenge is a free, structured opportunity for faculty, postdocs, and graduate students to develop consistent writing habits, stay accountable, and make real progress—all in just two weeks.
A Simple and Effective Approach to Writing Productivity
Many faculty struggle to prioritize writing amid competing responsibilities. The free 14-Day Writing Challenge provides a simple, structured way to jumpstart a writing habit, stay accountable, and make meaningful progress in just two weeks.
This challenge fosters a low-pressure, high-accountability environment where participants commit to writing for at least 30 minutes a day. With daily goal setting, a supportive online community, and built-in accountability, this experience helps you break through resistance and develop sustainable writing habits that last beyond the challenge.
Why This Challenge Works When Other Writing Plans Fail
If you’ve struggled to find time for writing, this challenge is the perfect way to break through procrastination, create structure, and progress your work. Faculty find lasting success in the 14-Day Writing Challenge for several reasons:
- Short & Focused – A two-week commitment makes it easy to start and sustain.
- Built-In Accountability – Daily check-ins keep you motivated and on track.
- Eliminates Overwhelm – A simple, low-pressure way to build a sustainable writing habit.
- Results That Last – Many participants continue their writing streaks long after the challenge ends.
What’s Included in the 14-Day Writing Challenge
This program is designed to fit even the busiest schedules, making it an easy and effective way to prioritize writing. Participants can expect:
Daily Writing Commitment
Write for at least 30 minutes each day to build momentum and consistency.
Goal-Setting & Tracking
Set daily goals and log progress in a distraction-free environment.
Supportive Online Community
Engage with peers who share your writing goals.
Productivity Boosting Tips
Receive strategies to overcome common writing challenges like procrastination and perfectionism.
No Pressure, Just Progress
No critiques or feedback, just accountability, structure, and motivation.
Private Challenges for Members
Institutions that partner with NCFDD can create exclusive, private writing challenges for their faculty.
Thinking about FSP? Start with the Guide
Do you feel like you’re constantly working but rarely moving forward? Whether you’re buried under deadlines, struggling to write consistently, or just trying to reclaim some work-life balance, the Faculty Success Program is here to help. This 10-week virtual program equips faculty with the structure, strategies, and support needed to thrive—both personally and professionally.
- Build Sustainable Writing Habits: Create a daily writing practice that fits your schedule and helps you publish more consistently.
- Gain Control of Your Time: Learn research-backed planning and productivity techniques to reduce stress and meet your goals.
- Stay Accountable and Supported: Work with expert coaches and a community of peers who keep you motivated and on track.
Over 15,000 faculty members have transformed the way they work through FSP. Now it’s your turn.
Related Programs
Institutional Membership
Provide faculty at your institution with year-round access to NCFDD’s full suite of resources, including webinars, writing challenges, and private discussion forums.
Designed for:
Graduate students | Early Career | Alt-ac | Tenure Track | Mid-Career Faculty | Senior Faculty
Faculty Success Program
A structured, 10-week program that expands on the strategies gained from the 14-Day Writing Challenge, fosters community and provides skill-building opportunities in time management, mentoring, and productivity.
Designed for:
Alt-ac | Tenure Track | Mid-Career Faculty | Faculty Leaders | Senior Faculty
“NCFDD has been a game changer for me! My institution has a membership and after hearing about it constantly, I finally signed up in the middle of the semester, my first on the tenure-track. I wish I would have signed up at the beginning! The 14-day writing challenge got me truly back in the habit of writing every day, mostly in the morning and introduced me to the weekly meeting, which I’ve been doing for the past month or so and has increased my productivity enormously. Can’t wait to take advantage of more resources in the new semester.”
Michelle Brown, PhD
Assistant Professor
University of South Carolina