Octoberfics Challenge 2026

I had fun with this last year so figured I'd try it again. :)

Since there are so many fanfic prompt challenges in October hosted on Tumblr, and they all look fun to do, I mix and match my favorite prompts from each event and basically try to get as many prompts filled as I can during October. It's also a great way to prep for NaNoWriMo, by getting into the habit of writing every day.

This year, I'll be using these prompt lists. Sharing them here in case anyone else would like to give one (or more) of these challenges a try:
Flufftober - 31 day challenge to write fluff. This year, there's some additional challenges and a ton of alt prompts to choose from as well.
Whumptober - The tumblr classic. 31 day challenge for writing whump and hurt/comfort fics. Four prompts to choose from each day.
Angstober - Angst writing challenge
Cozytober - Autumn-themed writing event hosted on AO3. I don't use that site anymore but the prompts are really good, so I just post my fills on tumblr instead.
Fictober - 31 dialogue prompts
Darktober - hosted by the Monthly Writing Challenges blog. 31 dark, angsty, and spooky prompts for October.
OC-tober & Ominous October - Two different prompt events hosted by the Prompt Foundry blog.