Life is busy, time is a luxury, and we believe writing goals don't need to be defined by word counts or workloads.
Many writing programs and workshops are designed to keep people motivated and help them commit to a schedule and start doing the work, which can work great for lots of people. However, there are many others that this doesn't work for. For lots of folks -- including caregivers, single parents, shift workers, those working multiple jobs to get by -- it's not about a lack of motivation. Time, money, burnout, vulnerability and access to WiFi and computers can hold them back from telling their stories. However, these are often the stories the world needs to hear most.
In 2024, we're rolling out new ways to help more people tell their stories, and will be rolling out free and affordable writing resources throughout the year. These include:
- Flexible writing prompts and challenges, that don't require people to commit to schedules or measure success based on word counts, deadlines and the volume of work produced.
- Writing resources that can be gifted by others looking to support you on your journey.
- Personalized writing kits and programming for individuals, non-profits, hospitals and health care settings, groups of friends, book clubs, more.
How writing prompts can help:
Prompts can help you overcome writer's block by sparking ideas and memories, and finding new ways into a story or scene. They can also become a helpful tool to get started when life is stressful or you're pressed for time.
We've designed our writing prompts and kits to be flexible, so they can be followed monthly, weekly or used for sporadic inspiration. There are no dates, deadlines or workshop times to follow, and no rules. Use them as a guide to write a first sentence, a first page, a chapter, a poem, a scene, a song, or whatever flows through.
Download the PDF writing prompt kit
Purchase a DIY writing prompt kit that can fit in a purse or backpack and be taken on-the-go. These phycal prompts match the 12 themes in the PDF.
Purchase a gift card for a virtual coffee with a writer, and help give people a safe space to talk about their goals, and tips on where to start.
We will be writing along with these prompts ourselves starting January 2024.
Follow along on our social channels, and feel free to drop us a line if you have any questions. Happy writing!