Get Your Words Out!
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A yearly writing challenge to help you get your words out! Make a yearly pledge on Dreamwidth to join the community. Follow on Bluesky, Tumblr, or Discord for community, prompts, & publishing and writing information.
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This week's YEM challenge is a photo prompt! Write a scene inspired by one or both of these photos. Share what you wrote if you like, or tell us how many words you got! (Photos by Johen Redman and Eddi Aguirre on Unsplash)
December 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
This week's YEM challenge is a photo prompt! Write a scene inspired by one or both of these photos. Share what you wrote if you like, or tell us how many words you got! (Photos by Johen Redman and Eddi Aguirre on Unsplash)
Put on one of your favorite songs (at random or of your choice). Write as much as you can inspired by the song until it finishes. #writingprompt
December 13, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Put on one of your favorite songs (at random or of your choice). Write as much as you can inspired by the song until it finishes. #writingprompt
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You don’t write like AI—AI writes like you. Defend the em dash.
December 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
You don’t write like AI—AI writes like you. Defend the em dash.
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Unsolicited writing advice, no. 209:
Not all writing needs to “lead somewhere.” Joy is a valid end in itself. So is practice: everything you write makes you better writer.
Not all writing needs to “lead somewhere.” Joy is a valid end in itself. So is practice: everything you write makes you better writer.
December 7, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 209:
Not all writing needs to “lead somewhere.” Joy is a valid end in itself. So is practice: everything you write makes you better writer.
Not all writing needs to “lead somewhere.” Joy is a valid end in itself. So is practice: everything you write makes you better writer.
YEM friends, now that November is over and we’re into December, this is a good time to do a little informal check in with yourself and reevaluate your goal. It’s 100% okay to change your mind and aim for something different! Are you making any changes or staying the course?
December 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
YEM friends, now that November is over and we’re into December, this is a good time to do a little informal check in with yourself and reevaluate your goal. It’s 100% okay to change your mind and aim for something different! Are you making any changes or staying the course?
Last few hours to check-in for November! Report your YTD progress now!
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getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/926868.html
December 6, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Last few hours to check-in for November! Report your YTD progress now!
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/926868.html
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/926868.html
Write a scene where the character(s) are in a black vast space but they see a green, ominous spot of light above them. #writingprompt
December 6, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Write a scene where the character(s) are in a black vast space but they see a green, ominous spot of light above them. #writingprompt
Last day to check-in for November! Report your YTD progress TODAY!
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December 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Last day to check-in for November! Report your YTD progress TODAY!
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/926868.html
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/926868.html
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If a writer ever says "it's a happy story" you're safe. You're all good, bro.
If a writer ever says "it has a happy ending" buckle up, buddy.
If a writer ever says "it has a happy ending" buckle up, buddy.
December 4, 2025 at 9:32 PM
If a writer ever says "it's a happy story" you're safe. You're all good, bro.
If a writer ever says "it has a happy ending" buckle up, buddy.
If a writer ever says "it has a happy ending" buckle up, buddy.
Don't forget to check-in for November! Report your YTD progress by Dec 5.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Don't forget to check-in for November! Report your YTD progress by Dec 5.
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Anyone else gonna do @gywo.bsky.social in 2026? I’m going for 200k. Come join us!
December 3, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Anyone else gonna do @gywo.bsky.social in 2026? I’m going for 200k. Come join us!
Don't forget to check-in for November! Report your YTD progress by Dec 5.
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getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/926868.html
December 2, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Don't forget to check-in for November! Report your YTD progress by Dec 5.
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Do I contradict myself?
Very well then I contradict myself,
This is a first draft and
I assume I'll edit it later
Very well then I contradict myself,
This is a first draft and
I assume I'll edit it later
December 2, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Do I contradict myself?
Very well then I contradict myself,
This is a first draft and
I assume I'll edit it later
Very well then I contradict myself,
This is a first draft and
I assume I'll edit it later
Story starter: "For me, it was the worst day of my life. For them, it was Monday." #writingprompt
December 2, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Story starter: "For me, it was the worst day of my life. For them, it was Monday." #writingprompt
Time to check-in for November! Report your YTD progress by Dec 5.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Time to check-in for November! Report your YTD progress by Dec 5.
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The November Check-In is now open! Report your YTD progress by Dec 5.
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November 30, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The November Check-In is now open! Report your YTD progress by Dec 5.
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Happy almost end of November everybody! But remember: the Year-End Marathon is TWO months long. So if you haven't hit 30k, you have a whole month left!
Without using any words, how are you feeling about your progress so far? Use emoji, gifs, video clips, memes, whatever speaks to your heart!
Without using any words, how are you feeling about your progress so far? Use emoji, gifs, video clips, memes, whatever speaks to your heart!
November 29, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Happy almost end of November everybody! But remember: the Year-End Marathon is TWO months long. So if you haven't hit 30k, you have a whole month left!
Without using any words, how are you feeling about your progress so far? Use emoji, gifs, video clips, memes, whatever speaks to your heart!
Without using any words, how are you feeling about your progress so far? Use emoji, gifs, video clips, memes, whatever speaks to your heart!
One of your characters receives an award. What is it and what was it awarded for? #writingprompt
November 25, 2025 at 1:24 AM
One of your characters receives an award. What is it and what was it awarded for? #writingprompt
All right, friends, we've officially hit three weeks into GYWO's YEM, which is usually where people struggle the most. What is your go to method to get yourself going when you just don't feel like writing?
November 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
All right, friends, we've officially hit three weeks into GYWO's YEM, which is usually where people struggle the most. What is your go to method to get yourself going when you just don't feel like writing?
Write a story inspired by the first three songs that come up when you hit shuffle. #writingprompt
November 18, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Write a story inspired by the first three songs that come up when you hit shuffle. #writingprompt
This week's Year-End Marathon challenge is a PROMPT! Here are two photos representing summer and winter. Incorporate one or both photos into your story, through setting or mood/vibes. Quote or reply with a snippet if you like!
(Photos by Chris Galbraith and Filip Bunkens on Unsplash)
(Photos by Chris Galbraith and Filip Bunkens on Unsplash)
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This week's Year-End Marathon challenge is a PROMPT! Here are two photos representing summer and winter. Incorporate one or both photos into your story, through setting or mood/vibes. Quote or reply with a snippet if you like!
(Photos by Chris Galbraith and Filip Bunkens on Unsplash)
(Photos by Chris Galbraith and Filip Bunkens on Unsplash)
Write a character introducing themselves by their new name for the first time. #writingpromt
November 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Write a character introducing themselves by their new name for the first time. #writingpromt
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Sometimes I wonder if our many years of jokes about writers hating writing and doing anything but writing, etc, have convinced people that the writing part is the hurdle and the goal is just to have a thing in hand. But I am here to tell you: the writing is the best part. The act is the thing.
November 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Sometimes I wonder if our many years of jokes about writers hating writing and doing anything but writing, etc, have convinced people that the writing part is the hurdle and the goal is just to have a thing in hand. But I am here to tell you: the writing is the best part. The act is the thing.
All right, now that we’re a week into November, even the pantsers should have SOME idea what they’re doing. 🤔 Discuss: what point of view are you writing? First, second, third? Why did you choose it?
November 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
All right, now that we’re a week into November, even the pantsers should have SOME idea what they’re doing. 🤔 Discuss: what point of view are you writing? First, second, third? Why did you choose it?
Set a scene on a snowy beach. #writingprompt
November 8, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Set a scene on a snowy beach. #writingprompt