Get Ready! December Writing Challenge

Summary

The undefined website announces a December Writing Challenge, inviting writers to participate in a daily prompt exercise aimed at reflection and community engagement through a rule-free format.

Abstract

The December Writing Challenge is an initiative encouraging writers to engage with daily prompts throughout the month, fostering a reflective approach to the end of the year and the beginning of a new one. Participants are encouraged to post their responses to the Bacon and Beach Day Publication, where they can receive and provide constructive feedback in a supportive environment. The challenge is structured to inspire creativity, learning, and enjoyment, with the flexibility to interpret prompts freely. Preparations for the challenge include drafting responses to each prompt and selecting images that resonate with the associated quotes. The website also provides access to past challenges, emphasizing the theme of learning from experiences and carrying forward positive lessons into the future.

Opinions

The challenge is described as "Rule-Free," suggesting a strong emphasis on creativity and personal expression without rigid constraints.
The author has prepared for the upcoming challenge by drafting responses to each prompt and choosing relevant images, indicating a thoughtful and proactive approach to the writing process.
The use of the rose, thorn, bud style of peer review is recommended, highlighting a balanced method of providing feedback that includes positive reinforcement, constructive criticism, and suggestions for further development.
The challenge is seen as an opportunity for growth, with the author encouraging writers to take what they've learned from past years and apply it moving forward.
There is an inclusive and community-oriented perspective, inviting writers of all levels to participate and engage with each other's work.
The author expresses enthusiasm and anticipation for the new challenge, urging participants to have fun with the writing prompts.

Get Ready! December Writing Challenge

Rule-Free.

Now, don’t be upset if you didn’t get to contribute to November’s challenge or you didn’t get to contribute the way you wanted to. There’s a new one for December!

Starting December 1st there is a new writing challenge! For every weekday in November, I have posted a short writing prompt. The idea is to read the prompt and chew on it for a while before writing. Then, respond to the post for at least one hour. Post your response to the Bacon and Beach Day Publication where like-minded writers can respond to your work and you can respond to others. I have suggested that we use the rose, thorn, bud style of peer review. This means we comment on one thing we love or appreciate about the work, one thing we think needs work, and one thing that you think the author can develop either in that piece or another.

Now, let me tell you how I have prepared myself for next month’s challenge which is only a few days away. First, I have taken each prompt and created a draft. My title is the prompt, the subtitle is the date, and then I chose an image that relates to my gut reaction to the quote.

This month I have provided questions that make us think about 2022. As we teeter on the edge of a New Year, let’s carry with us what worked and leave behind what hasn’t. If we have learned anything over the past couple of years, we have learned that each year is full of lessons! Learn as you go, and as always…Have fun!