The 100 Day Writer's Challenge
Starts tomorrow, who's up for joining me?
It seems many writers around the world are gearing up for a literary journey that promises to be exciting and challenging. Thanks to the London Writer’s Salon I joined over 300 people last night to embark on the 100 Day Writer’s Challenge. Starting tomorrow and culminating on New Year’s Eve, this challenge has become a beacon of inspiration for aspiring and seasoned writer’s alike.
Would you like to join me?
Writer’s challenges have a unique way of igniting a writer’s passion. Whether you call yourself a writer or not. You might enjoy writing poetry, short stories, you might be a journalist or you’ve always wanted to write a memoir; the 100 day writer’s challenge offers you an opportunity to just start writing.
It’s a chance to confront procrastination, writer’s block and self-doubt head on!
For me the thrill of this particular writers challenge lies in the sense of community that it creates. Knowing that hundreds of others are embarking on the same journey can be incredibly motivating.
Since I turned 49 on the 20th August this year, I promised myself I would write every day on Substack come what may. It’s been challenges at times, but I’ve managed it, now on my 36th day, I feel like I’m gaining momentum. But what would make this daily writing journey more fun, would to have a few buddies writing alongside me every day. Substack is proof that writers take huge pleasure from connecting, sharing writing experiences, and collaborating on projects. This 100 day writer’s challenge will foster a supportive environment and fuel your creativity.
Of course the daily commitment of producing words and chapters can be daunting. Writer’s block can rear its ugly head and life’s demands encroach on dedicated writing time. Yet these challenges are part of the growth process. I’ve met many writer’s that find they will learn more about themselves and their craft during their moments of struggle than during the easy days.
Another popular challenge in the writing world is National Writing Novel Month (NaNoWriMo) which spans over November. Participants strive to write 50,000 words during this time and countless novels have been born from this challenge. Many have used challenges like these as a stepping stone to craft their novels or memoirs.
If you’re ready to take on a writer’s challenge for the rest of 2023, consider joining the London Writer’s Challenge. All you have to do is define your project and set your goals. Remember it’s not about finishing a writing project but it’s more about nurturing your creativity and discovering the depths of your storytelling.
I’d love you to join me. I’ll be dedicating the next 100 days to writing ‘The Rage Manifesto’ and maybe a side project that’s been simmering in the background related to therapeutic journaling. It starts tomorrow and ends on the cusp of NYE. Who’s in?
Until the next time
Take care & stay safe xx
I’d love to join you for this! I joined Substack a while ago but quickly put in the overwhelm box. I’m finding my way around properly for the first time and would love to be part of something that encourages me to keep writing and keep publishing.
Are you planning some kind of accountability thing?
Incidentally, I saw your post for the Rage Manifesto earlier and performed a magical, accidental side-swipe in the app that made it vanish. I still don’t know what I did. But I’m very glad to see this note from you as a way to find my way back to it. You inspired a half-written post that is like to finish as part of my 100 days ...