Introduction
Are you someone who's always wanted to write but can never seem to find the time or motivation to do so? Maybe its time to throw perfectionism out the window and try a 14-day writing challenge where you commit to writing for just 15 minutes every day.
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The 14-day Challenge
This is an adaptation of Bryn Donovan’s 5,000 Writing Prompts book.
- To get started, set a specific time of day when you'll do your writing. Maybe it's first thing in the morning, during your lunch break, or before bed. Choose a time that works best for you and stick to it.
- Every day at roughly the same time, go to page, 100 creative writing prompts use the random number generator, and get a prompt! Whatever prompt number your get, write about it for fifteen minutes.
- Can I change my prompt if I don’t like it? No - please stick with it. Don’t look for another one, even if it’s very different from anything you would ever imagine yourself writing. That’s a good thing!
- And if it’s a prompt that makes you think, “I know nothing about this subject,” I don’t care. You might know more about it than you realize at first, and anyway, the point is to get your imagination going.
- Write a description, a short scene, a conversation, a paragraph—whatever comes into your head is fine. For those 15 minutes, write fast. Don't worry about grammar, spelling, or punctuation at this stage. Just focus on getting your thoughts down on paper. It doesn’t have to be high quality - it just has to be writing.
- Do this once a day for two weeks.
- Then you’re done!
Optional - for comic creators:
- After the 15-min writing session, you now have 45 minutes to panel your story idea.
- Set a timer and let loose! Imagine you’re going to present these thumbnails to an editor or instructor at the end. You aren’t being graded on how pretty your thumbnails look - just that they’re readable, well-paced, and have a start and end. Even if it's just a goofy conversation between two friends give it an end.
Benefits
The beauty of this challenge is that it's simple, manageable, and effective. By dedicating just 15 minutes of your day to writing, you'll be surprised at how much you can accomplish in a short amount of time.
This challenge is not about creating perfect pieces of writing. It's about showing up for yourself and committing to a practice of writing. Over time, you'll start to notice improvements in your writing skills, as well as your confidence and creativity.
In conclusion, the 14-day writing challenge is a simple and effective way to establish a writing routine, build momentum, and improve your writing skills. By committing to just 15 minutes of writing each day, you'll be surprised at how much progress you can make in a short amount of time.
At the end of the 14 days, take some time to reflect on your experience. What did you learn about yourself as a writer? Did you enjoy the challenge? What improvements did you notice in your writing skills? Use this reflection to guide your future writing practice and to continue building upon the momentum you've created.
So, what are you waiting for!
Resources
- Bryn Donovan’s 5,000 Writing Prompts