JULY 2013: Writing Challenge
The Challenge
Here's a challenge for you, fellow bloggers. Although, I haven't been doing much blogging and pensive writing on significant platforms for others to read. (not at all!) I am hoping this would be where I start. A whole month, everyday, weekdays- basically EVERY single day in a month does sound a bit outrageous for this challenge, but honestly, I think it's a great way to commit to it. What sets this apart than other challenges is that you don't need to worry about what you're writing tomorrow, or whatever you need to read over, re-write and fret about. You're just doing this, writing it- exactly like I am writing this now; in the moment.
There's no lost or added time, you're just writing to exist.
Rules
1. There really aren't any rules. If you miss a day, you can make it up the next day or simply skip it.
2. It would be really nice if you could comment at the bottom of this post to let me know you're doing this challenge and where will you be posting your entries.
3. I'd love you if you include the button (below) at the end of your posts. My main goal is to get as many people involved in this as possible.
EDIT : SIGNING UP AND FURTHER INFORMATION FOUND HERE
Here are the topics. Interpret each "prompt" however you like. There's no wrong way to do it.
Most importantly, have fun.
Day 1, Monday: The story of your life in 250 words or less.
Day 2, Tuesday: Read about a new topic and explore on it. Take any approach you'd like (serious and educational or funny and sarcastic) and educate your readers on it.
Day 3, Wednesday: Favourite quote(s) from a person, from a book, etc... and why you love it.
Day 4, Thursday: Favourite movies you never get sick of watching.
Day 5, Friday: The thing(s) you're most afraid of.
Day 6, Saturday: The last book you read.
Day 7, Sunday: Write a story that takes place pre-1950.
Day 8, Monday: A piece of advice you have for others. Anything at all.
Day 9, Tuesday: Describe your favourite food to someone who had never had it before. (dwell on the taste and feelings)
Day 10, Wednesday: Write about the 30th picture on your phone or computer. Write about the story behind it, or make up the story behind it.
Day 11, Thursday: Rant about something. Get up on your soapbox and tell us how you really feel. (a pet peeve, a current event, a controversial topic, something your best friend or sister or mother or boss does that really ticks you off)
Day 12, Friday: What do you miss? (a person, a thing, a place, a time of your life...)
Day 13, Saturday: Write about a stranger you see. Either their back-story or what they are thinking in the moment you see them.
Day 14, Sunday: Five songs or pieces of music that speak to you or bring back memories.
Day 15, Monday: Your zodiac/horoscope and if you think it fits your personality.
Day 16, Tuesday: “Existense, well what does it matter? I exist on the best terms I can.” ― Ian Curtis.
Day 17, Wednesday: Write poem using the words: macabre, twinge, half, piquancy.
Day 18, Thursday: Write about feminism.
Day 19, Friday: Re-write a classic fairy tale.
Day 20, Saturday: Write a mystery/thriller story with an in-depth to your villain.
Day 21, Sunday: Write about things you find frustrating in human beings.
Day 22, Monday: “Anger was better than tears, better than grief, better than guilt.” ― George R.R. Martin, A Feast for Crows. Write about that.
Day 23, Tuesday: Things you've learned that school won't teach you.
Day 24, Wednesday: Pick one of your favourite books and write an alternative universe for the characters. You can either keep the same plot or create a different plot with the different setting. This can be however long you want.
Day 25, Thursday: Something someone told you about yourself that you'll never forget (good or bad)
Day 26, Friday: Create a villain, describe his appearance, write a back-story. (draw a sketch if you'd like)
Day 27, Saturday: Create a protagonist, provide a back-story and make him and your villain meet. (not necessarily for the first time)
Day 28, Sunday: Blog about 10 things.Your 10 Things can be as personal or impersonal as you like. You can compile your own Best Of list and you can interpret 10 Things any way you like, but here are some examples to give you an idea of what you could do:
10 Things I Wish I'd Known At 15
10 Books Everyone Should Read
10 Places I've Hung My Hat
10 Things I Overheard
10 Pics of Abandoned Buildings
10 Philosophy Quotes & Their Every Day Application
10 Inspiring People
10 Rooms I Wish Were Mine
Day 29,Tuesday: Review a movie/book.
Day 30, Wednesday: a short piece about yourself without naming ANY negative things.
Day 31, Thursday: Write a letter to your future self.
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So are you going to join this challenge this Monday?