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There is magic in a 10-minute constraint.
Entire novels have been written in 10-minute spurts. I know writers whose daily goal is to write at least 10 minutes no matter what. Some even have special notebooks for this purpose.
It is a small enough amount of time to easily commit to and add to a full schedule.
In my personal daily writing practice, I write ten minutes to the Sarah Selecky prompt. I have been doing this for years. It keeps me writing and a component of what makes me successful.
Over the past few years, I have written several times about the magic of ten! You can read a sampling here:
Ten Minutes of Truth on Medium.
A Love Letter to Ten on my blog.
Self Care for Writers on The Writing Cooperative
Time to Fuel!
We are now in the second half of 2022 and it is the perfect time to reignite your creative practice. I invite you to commit for 10 minutes for 10 days to change your creative life!
This challenge is for people who agree to create for 10 minutes for 10 days. You can write a poem, a piece of flash, or memoir. Your writing won't be judged. You can create a drawing, a collage, or use another medium as well.
If you subscribe at the $5 level, you will receive a daily inspiration email with a quote, a prompt, or something to inspire your creativity starting July 22. If you are part of PUSH you will automatically receive the inspiration.
To keep you on track, there are several accountability options to consider.
Which Accountability Level Will You Choose?
[You can choose differently each day!]
Just create and keep it for yourself!
Hit reply and send your piece or a picture to me! I will read/look at it and send you good vibes and a thank you. (Last year I had several people share their pieces with me and they were all amazing!)
Find a buddy and send each other your creations.
Share in the comments here on Substack
Share on social media with the hashtag #10min10days
This challenge will run from July 22-31, 2022
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If the challenge appeals to you PUSH group may be the right fit for you too!
What is a PUSH group? It is Conversation, Community, Writing
PUSH groups are the heartbeat of my community space.
Our weekly meetings are Mondays @ 7 p.m. Central time. Meetings generally last an hour.
Each meeting focuses on curiosity and wonder. We share wins and experiences, write together, laugh, and open each other to new ideas.
Payment of $20.00/per month to PayPal will secure a spot for the month.
To make it easier, you sign up for a year of PUSH at the inaugural rate by using the subscription option through Substack.
You will receive the Zoom link for the month when your registration is confirmed.
Tammy L. Breitweiser writes, walks, inspires, and teaches. She is the conjurer of everyday magic with short concise stories. Her fiction has been published in Gone Lawn, Cabinets of Heed, Spelk, Five on the Fifth, Clover and White, Fiction Berlin Kitchen, and Elephants Never. You can also find her on IG @inspiretammyb.