Octoberabble 2026
Octoberabble is annual writing challenge held in October with the main goal of writing a drabble for 30 days consecutively.
This is the collection for 2026's entries.
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About Octoberabble 2026 (Octoberabble2026)
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Intro:
Octoberabble is an annual writing challenge held in every October with the main goal of writing a drabble for 30 days consecutively.
While Octoberabble is derived from October and Drabble (short work of fiction of precisely one hundred words in length, sc: fanlore), there is absolutely no limitations for the words count in this writing challenge.
Be wild! Be creative!
Octoberabble meant to be a fun challenge to help you write, even if it's only for 100 words story.
★ Timeline: October 1st - October 30th 2026 ★
★ Prompt List for Day 1 to Day 30 ★
- Catch up
- Haunted house
- Either way
- Ride home
- Paid off
- Porch light
- Let down
- Start over
- Die young
- Traffic light
- Wide awake
- Go ahead
- Parking ticket
- Old days
- Spit back
- Living room
- Lose streak
- Deep breath
- High school
- Run back
- Camera flash
- Sign out
- Corner of town
- Bad luck
- Grow up
- Sentimental moment
- Whole year
- Dead end
- Fall asleep
- All the time
★ Day 31 ★
It's the rest day! Give yourself a pat on the back for doing so wonderfully in this challenge!
More info about Octoberabble 2026
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FAQ:
Q: Do I have to write everyday?
A: You don't have to, but it is very encouraged. Don't be so hard on yourself, write while you can!Q: Can I use the translated version of the prompt?
A: Absolutely!Q: Can I smash two/more than two prompts in one day?
A: Yes, you can, but you have to put the day of the prompt you use on your description, e.g: Day 2 & Day 3: Move On & Let Go.Q: Can I write E-rated fic or Dead Dove: Do Not Eat Fic?
A: Absolutely, go nuts! Write whatever you want!Q: Am I allowed to crosspost?
A: Definitely! Share your works everywhere.Q: Can I still post after October?
A: Yes, as long as you're using Octoberabble Prompt, your works are eligible for Octoberabble.
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Rules:
❗MUST DO❗
Use the prompt to write and you are obligated to add the word of the prompt in your story and mention the day from which the prompt is taken.
Since 2024, Octoberabble no longer limits its prompt to a single word, so you can absolutely go creative with them.
It's okay to:
- Use both words in one sentence
- Use both words separately in one story
- Only use one word in a whole story
- Use the translated version of the words
While the prompt list had been divided into one day one prompt, you may mix and match the prompts as you see fit for your writing.
✔️ PLEASE DO ✔️
- write anything (original fiction or fanfiction, whatever genre/fandom/pairing/etc)
- no restrictions of what you write, as long as it contains the prompt word(s) in it (that's the only rule for this challenge)
- interpret the prompt as you like, be creative!
🚫 DON'T EVER 🚫
- push yourself to write when you're in writerblock
- be so hard on yourself, take a good care of yourself as well