1,000 Words Daily Writing Challenge (March 2025)

Are you up for the challenge?

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It’s March! 🤯

I don’t know about you, but I’m more than ready to shake off the sluggishness of winter and dive right into spring.

And what better way to do just that than a fresh 1,000 Words Daily writing challenge?

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The Challenge

I did a handful of daily writing exercises in 2024 and found them incredibly helpful.

In fact, they helped me bang out a 100,000-word novel in just over 3 months (you’ll get to read it later this year). Plus, writing every day just feels so freakin’ good!

So I’m going again, and you’re more than welcome to join me.

Reminder: you don’t have to write a book, either - the challenge could help you complete a stack of blog articles, for instance. And if you can’t quite manage to write every single day or don’t reach the 1,000-word mark every time, don’t worry - it’s the taking part that counts here! I’ve also added in a few optional rest days for good measure.

To join the challenge:

1. Click the button below.

2. Add your name and Substack profile.

3. Start logging your daily wordcount from March 1 onwards.

Ready to join me? 👇

Make sure to bookmark this post and check back each day to update your wordcount.

You can also share your progress on Notes (it’s a great way to stay motivated).

Let’s do this, gang! 😄

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