October Novel Prep Challenge

I tried 4 times to post this message earlier and it wouldn't post, so I thought I'd try again. I am all set up and ready to roll. I would like to ask a question though. If I can't or decide not to participate in a contest, whatever concept the contest involves for that day is still the assignment and needs to be completed, correct?

I noticed that there are several others out there just as scared and nervous as I am. We're all in the same boat so we can do this.
Kristina