30-day challenge

I Wrote 30 Stories in the Last 30 Days. Here’s What I Learned.

And what to remember for the next 30-day challenge

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The premise

To write and publish 30 stories in 30 days.
Optional whether the stories are to be self-published or submitted for publication.

Goal

• prioritize writing
• making it a habit to write and publish every day
• learning and growing as a digital writer

Did I publish 30 stories in 30 days?

Yes!

The challenge has been an adventure. I have learned and experienced so much about digital writing. It’s hard to believe how much I’ve changed in just 30 days.

What I experienced

• Preparation is (one of) the key to success. Having an idea bank is a huge advantage.
• Ideas started flowing on Day 23.
• On the days I managed to write a draft the day before, it was so much easier to finish the story.
• Writing one story could take a lot of time. And to write 30 stories! Some days I couldn’t find enough time to write, or I…