Thank you SO MUCH for this; I am currently sitting down to write my memoir as a lovergirl and modern sugarbaby, and I feel so stuck. I love this world that I have created and all my beautiful unqiue experiences these men have given me. But how do I not sound self indulgent? How do I be generous with my experiences. My biggest wish is to inspire women to create a life of their own making x
I wrote 60ish pages in a college ruled notebook, which I think is close to 14K words, a combination of scenes, outlining, and journaling. I come away thinking, this is what bravery feels like. And I have the momentum to keep being brave. Thank you Jami for putting this together!
I started out thinking I would (finally) start this short story I’ve been noodling around, but that ended up feeling like too much pressure, and, also, I’m just not sure about that story idea, so the deal I made with myself was that at the end of 2 weeks, I would read those pages and surely another story or two would be in there. Yesterday was the only day I didn’t write bc I was insanely busy & then insanely tired. I let myself off the hook, saying you can do it tomorrow, you’ve been so good, forgetting it was the last official day. But the thing is, I will do that writing today, and other days beyond. It’s what happens every year. And maybe I don’t write every day, but I write most days. Thanks so much, Jami, for the set up years ago, and the yearly momentum maintainers♥️
I wrote 8,480 words during this challenge. I didn't make my goal but I am really happy with a couple of the pieces I produced during this time. This was my first time doing the #1000wordsofsummer. Thank you for the daily encouragment.
I wrote 15,318 words in the last 14 days. It's past midnight now, which means today is my birthday. I cannot possibly imagine a better present to myself. Thank you so much for creating this wonderful project. ❤️
First time participant here after hearing that this challenge helped Bobby Finger write The Old Place. I finished today with 15,651 words and learned so much about my own writing process along the way. I think I’ve nailed down my tone, which removes a lot of creative barriers I was reaching for prior to this challenge. I feel so proud of myself and of everyone who participated in this challenge; it’s a bear that becomes more tame the more time you spend with it. My excerpts will likely take some form or another into my own Substack, which is aptly called Lagniappe (I see you, Jericho Brown!) Thank you, Jami!
Mmmm... this one feels like a warm bowl of soup when you've just come in from shoving snow off your driveway. Such a beautiful perspective to remember the intimacy and vulnerability innate in this craft AND the reminder that, again, it isn't about what happens after we write... it's about the way we write and allowing ourselves to explore the inner landscape and "language's possibilities." I didn't keep a tally of my words, but reached over 1,000 every day and more importantly, I feel like I built a habit. THANK YOU!!!
End count 16,081 and I didn't miss a day! This is such an achievement and I'm so blown away I actually did it. It was my first year and I'll definitely be back.
Thank you for this challenge, for this space and for supporting writers everywhere, both by hosting guest writers, donating to worthy causes and creating this challenge for all of us.
May we all continue to write our words and be kind to ourselves while we do it! 🖤
14098 So grateful. Thank you thank you. And Jericho Brown today was like a grand finale at the fireworks. Looking forward to next time and my t-shirt. Love reading these comments.
Thank you so much for this gift! It’s my first year and all I could really make space for was the 14,045 words, but I am so proud of myself for committing to and achieving those words. I can’t wait for next year! Definitely joining the Slack group then 😂
Where have you been #1000words? This is my first time and I loved the inspiration from the writers, Jami's care to this project and most of all the container of writing that we so, so need! Much gratitude. Can't wait till next year. " My writing might be the only opportunity I have to be tender in a world that asks us to be strong and fierce" . Ah.
18,823! Some days I did not make it to 1000 and some days I found it hard to stop. I’m working on a short story collection and I had a big breakthrough on the shape/structure of the collection as a whole. Thanks, Jami, and thanks to this awesome community! ✨
Thank you so much for this amazing community. I have made lots of progress on a book proposal about body liberation and fatphobia in medicine, thanks to the accountability of this group.
It means so much to read everyone's word counts, makes me feel less alone. Keep on chugging, everyone!
1028 words today, 13904 total, and the necessary reminder that the only way through is through. It's hard to prioritize writing at home. I've turned into a write-like-a-dervish-at-residencies writer, and I let myself get consumed in teaching, parenting, family, the million little chores and distractions at home, driving the kid from place to place, cleaning our grotty bathroom, etc. etc. I'm easily lulled by my comfy recliner and terrible Netflix dating show. It was *hard* to put writing first these two weeks, as the teaching term ended and the kid graduated from his k-8 school. Pre-kid, the writing always came first. I have a teenager now. It's time for the writing to at least tie for first again. #1000words is such good practice at that. Jami, thank you for every day modeling generosity and community. I'm in the funky, warped, delightful middle of my WIP now, heading into the summer with real momentum.
Thank you SO MUCH for this; I am currently sitting down to write my memoir as a lovergirl and modern sugarbaby, and I feel so stuck. I love this world that I have created and all my beautiful unqiue experiences these men have given me. But how do I not sound self indulgent? How do I be generous with my experiences. My biggest wish is to inspire women to create a life of their own making x
4 days late, but I just crossed the 14k words mark. Thanks for everything! Onwards.
I wrote 60ish pages in a college ruled notebook, which I think is close to 14K words, a combination of scenes, outlining, and journaling. I come away thinking, this is what bravery feels like. And I have the momentum to keep being brave. Thank you Jami for putting this together!
I started out thinking I would (finally) start this short story I’ve been noodling around, but that ended up feeling like too much pressure, and, also, I’m just not sure about that story idea, so the deal I made with myself was that at the end of 2 weeks, I would read those pages and surely another story or two would be in there. Yesterday was the only day I didn’t write bc I was insanely busy & then insanely tired. I let myself off the hook, saying you can do it tomorrow, you’ve been so good, forgetting it was the last official day. But the thing is, I will do that writing today, and other days beyond. It’s what happens every year. And maybe I don’t write every day, but I write most days. Thanks so much, Jami, for the set up years ago, and the yearly momentum maintainers♥️
I wrote 8,480 words during this challenge. I didn't make my goal but I am really happy with a couple of the pieces I produced during this time. This was my first time doing the #1000wordsofsummer. Thank you for the daily encouragment.
I wrote 15,318 words in the last 14 days. It's past midnight now, which means today is my birthday. I cannot possibly imagine a better present to myself. Thank you so much for creating this wonderful project. ❤️
First time participant here after hearing that this challenge helped Bobby Finger write The Old Place. I finished today with 15,651 words and learned so much about my own writing process along the way. I think I’ve nailed down my tone, which removes a lot of creative barriers I was reaching for prior to this challenge. I feel so proud of myself and of everyone who participated in this challenge; it’s a bear that becomes more tame the more time you spend with it. My excerpts will likely take some form or another into my own Substack, which is aptly called Lagniappe (I see you, Jericho Brown!) Thank you, Jami!
Mmmm... this one feels like a warm bowl of soup when you've just come in from shoving snow off your driveway. Such a beautiful perspective to remember the intimacy and vulnerability innate in this craft AND the reminder that, again, it isn't about what happens after we write... it's about the way we write and allowing ourselves to explore the inner landscape and "language's possibilities." I didn't keep a tally of my words, but reached over 1,000 every day and more importantly, I feel like I built a habit. THANK YOU!!!
End count 16,081 and I didn't miss a day! This is such an achievement and I'm so blown away I actually did it. It was my first year and I'll definitely be back.
Thank you for this challenge, for this space and for supporting writers everywhere, both by hosting guest writers, donating to worthy causes and creating this challenge for all of us.
May we all continue to write our words and be kind to ourselves while we do it! 🖤
14098 So grateful. Thank you thank you. And Jericho Brown today was like a grand finale at the fireworks. Looking forward to next time and my t-shirt. Love reading these comments.
Thank you so much for this gift! It’s my first year and all I could really make space for was the 14,045 words, but I am so proud of myself for committing to and achieving those words. I can’t wait for next year! Definitely joining the Slack group then 😂
I did mostly nothing. Had a story that I had no idea where to take it.
Where have you been #1000words? This is my first time and I loved the inspiration from the writers, Jami's care to this project and most of all the container of writing that we so, so need! Much gratitude. Can't wait till next year. " My writing might be the only opportunity I have to be tender in a world that asks us to be strong and fierce" . Ah.
18,823! Some days I did not make it to 1000 and some days I found it hard to stop. I’m working on a short story collection and I had a big breakthrough on the shape/structure of the collection as a whole. Thanks, Jami, and thanks to this awesome community! ✨
Thank you so much for this amazing community. I have made lots of progress on a book proposal about body liberation and fatphobia in medicine, thanks to the accountability of this group.
It means so much to read everyone's word counts, makes me feel less alone. Keep on chugging, everyone!
1028 words today, 13904 total, and the necessary reminder that the only way through is through. It's hard to prioritize writing at home. I've turned into a write-like-a-dervish-at-residencies writer, and I let myself get consumed in teaching, parenting, family, the million little chores and distractions at home, driving the kid from place to place, cleaning our grotty bathroom, etc. etc. I'm easily lulled by my comfy recliner and terrible Netflix dating show. It was *hard* to put writing first these two weeks, as the teaching term ended and the kid graduated from his k-8 school. Pre-kid, the writing always came first. I have a teenager now. It's time for the writing to at least tie for first again. #1000words is such good practice at that. Jami, thank you for every day modeling generosity and community. I'm in the funky, warped, delightful middle of my WIP now, heading into the summer with real momentum.