Today’s challenge is to start and finish the first draft of a story in 1 hour (or about 50 minutes).
This is a special, cosy winter write-along, so in addition to pen and paper, I recommend equipping yourself with a hot drink, and some thick socks. When you’re ready, hit PLAY.
Looking for a writing challenge that can help you grow as a writer AND grow your word count? This article lists daily, weekly, monthly & yearly challenges, as well as advice on how to plan your writing year.
Writing Journal Worksheet – Uncovering Assumptions (PDF) At first glance, assumptions might seem a strange choice for a writing worksheet – but you know the assaying… Here are a few ways that uncovering hidden assumptions can help you in your writing, and in your life… In your writing Use reader assumptions to generate suspense. For… Read More
1000 words in 30 minutes – one of my favourite word sprints! Fire up this video whenever you need a word count boost, and we can hit our story targets together. If you’re feeling ambitious, set the video to loop and try to write 3000 words in 1 hour. In one month, with just 1… Read More
How much can you write in 15 minutes? I challenge you to fill up a page. Find a sheet of paper and pen, press play, and try to beat my time! Stationery Fountain pen: Lamy Safari with EF nib Ink: Lamy black Pencil: Kaweco Sport 0.7mm StoryCubes Envelope paperclips (affiliate link) More writing motivation… No time… Read More
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