#3: WRITER

The Writer is observant and expressive. They capture moments, thoughts, and emotions, shaping them into words that last. The Writer transforms life by recording it, finding the meanings and connections through language.

And yes, sometimes they stay up until 3 in the morning on coffee and rum and a half-finished draft that is swiftly turning into a manifesto. For TRUTH and LITERATURE!

For the next eight weeks weeks you are the Writer. You will carve out time each day to put words on a page, whether that’s a journal entry, a poem, a short story, or a letter you never send. You’ll experiment with form, voice, and honesty. Writing is less about inspiration than it is about showing up, because the more you do it, the more the words will come.

For the Writer theme, do two micro-projects, at least one practical adventure, and your key project. Keep a notebook or digital journal to track your writing sessions, your ideas, and your breakthroughs.

"You can always edit a bad page. You can’t edit a blank page."  - Jodi Picoult

Micro-Project Ideas

Write a one-page story every day for a week.

Do a “found poetry” exercise using newspaper headlines, song lyrics, or overheard conversations.

Handwrite a letter to someone important and actually mail it.

Keep a dream journal for two weeks.

Rewrite the ending of a book, film, or show you didn’t like.

Practical Adventure Ideas

Attend a poetry reading, open mic, or book launch.

Spend a day in a café or library just writing and observing.

Join a local or online writing group.

Visit a bookstore and buy a book outside your usual genre for inspiration.

Walk around your neighborhood with a notebook, capturing overheard snippets of dialogue.

Key Project Idea

The Short Story (or Essay) Collection
Over the course of the month, produce three to five polished pieces of writing. These could be essays, short stories, or personal reflections. At the end, compile them into a small zine, digital booklet, or blog series. Share it with others, or keep it as your private portfolio. The important thing is finishing and curating your words into a body of work.

Variations: If storytelling isn’t your style, write a series of thoughtful personal essays. Or focus on poetry. Or create a “character journal” written entirely in the voice of someone you’ve invented.

Reading Recommendations

On Writing by Stephen King

Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott

The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke

Steering the Craft by Ursula K. Le Guin