1 month of writing ideas for August
Bruh, how’s it already August? This year has been going by way too fast! Are you doing our writing challenge this month? At the time I’m writing this post it’s still mid-July and I’m freaking out with how many things I’ve yet to do this month. Here’s to hoping I’m chill once this post is out, and that August can be a slower month.
1st - Write a story from the perspective of a bartender, but without letting him have a single line of dialogue
2nd - Write a story titled “Bourbon Dreams”
3rd - Write a story set inside a tree house
4th - Break
5th - Write 500 words for your project
6th - Write a poem where the first line is “If I were nicer”
7th - Write a short prologue to a forbidden historical romance
8th - Break
9th - Shuffle a playlist you haven’t listened to in a while, and write a story with the same title as the 3rd song that comes up
10th - Write 500 words for your project
11th - Write 5 diary entries by someone stranded on a deserted island
12th - Break
13th - Create a character profile for one of your minor characters, or for a completely new character
14th - Write a story titled “Orange”
15th - Write 500 words for your project
16th - Break
17th - Write a story set entirely on a ski lift
18th - Write a story where the only source of light are candles
19th - Write a story from the perspective of a family cat
20th - Break
21st - Write a story titled “Waterproof band-aids”
22nd - Write 500 words for your project
23rd - Write a short story set in a plane pilot’s cabin
24th - Break
25th - Write a short story set in a diner booth
26th - Write a story about a misunderstanding in a quiet neighbourhood that could have serious legal repercussions
27th - Write a short story titled “Pink fern”
28th - Break
29th - Write 500 words for your project
30th - Read everything you wrote this month, pick your least favorite piece and rewrite it with a new protagonist
31st - Read everything you wrote this month, pick your favorite piece and rewrite it in a new genre
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❌ You feel like your writing is generic or mediocre
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Character motivations for fictional characters
1. Revenge: Seeking vengeance for a past wrong or harm.
2. Power: Craving dominance and control over others.
3. Love and Relationships: Longing for love, companionship, and emotional connection.
4. Redemption: Seeking to atone for past mistakes and find forgiveness.
5. Survival: Striving to stay alive in dangerous or challenging circumstances.
6. Justice: Fighting against injustice and upholding fairness.
7. Exploration: Satisfying curiosity and a desire for discovery.
8. Ambition: Relentlessly pursuing success and achievement.
9. Freedom: Seeking liberation from oppression and constraints.
10. Knowledge and Wisdom: Thirsting for knowledge, understanding, and wisdom.
11. Family: Protecting and nurturing one’s family and loved ones.
12. Acceptance: Craving acceptance and validation from others.
13. Friendship: Building and maintaining meaningful friendships.
14. Escape: Seeking to break free from a stifling or undesirable situation.
15. Truth: Uncovering the truth and exposing lies or deceit.
16. Creativity: Expressing oneself and bringing imagination to life.
17. Competition: Striving to be the best and outperform others.
18. Self-Discovery: Embarking on a journey to understand oneself better.
19. Healing: Seeking emotional, physical, or spiritual healing.
20. Faith and Belief: Holding strong religious or spiritual convictions.
21. Mentorship: Guiding and inspiring others to reach their potential.
22. Revolution: Fighting against oppressive systems and advocating for change.
23. Sacrifice: Putting others’ needs above one’s own and making difficult choices.
24. Fear: Overcoming fears and finding strength in the face of adversity.
25. Fame: Desiring recognition, acclaim, and celebrity status.
26. Identity: Discovering and understanding one’s true self.
27. Empathy: Understanding and connecting with others’ emotions and experiences.
28. Tradition: Upholding cultural or familial traditions and values.
29. Rebellion: Resisting authority and challenging the status quo.
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