JustStartWriting

Day 17: Have you used this editing trick before?

Time: 15 minutes

Programming note: Medium’s CEO Tony Stubblebine is hosting a live stream this Friday at 1 pm ET to share how he picks topics, writes a subtitle, and otherwise gives his story a final polish…

Day 16: Making every word count

Time: 15 minutes

Every piece of writing benefits from fresh eyes — even your own. An edited piece of writing benefits from being seen again anew, and with the needs of the reader even more clearly in mind. The good news is you can be…

Day 15: What’s missing?

Time: 12 minutes

Welcome back, we’re in the final stretch!

This week’s theme is powerful: “Someone needs exactly what you have to share.” You’ve been building your writing habit and crafting your story — now it’s crucial to…

Day 14: Read aloud, no edits

Time: 10 minutes

Happy Friday, writers. You’ve put in a good amount of time writing this week. Today, no writing, no editing.

🛠️ Today’s assignment: connecting the pieces

Day 13: Building on your scaffold, part 2

Time: 15 minutes

Ok, let’s get right into it. Today’s a little bit of “rinse and repeat.”

🧑‍💻 Today’s assignment

Take your remaining five bullet points…

Day 12: Building on your scaffold, part 1

Time: 15 minutes

Hello, writers!

You’re 60% of the way along this writing challenge journey. Thank you for sticking with it so far, I’m glad you’re here.

Day 11: Nine atomic bullet points

Time: 10 minutes

Good morning writers,

Remember your three bullets from Day 8? Those form the structure of your story. Today, you’re going to break down each of your bulleted main ideas into three even…

Day 10: In 15 minutes, you’ll be done with your introduction

Time: 15 minutes

Good morning writers,

You’ve gotten used to the idea of writing. You’ve outlined your structure. This week, you’re going to start actually writing…

Day 9: Give your reader a reason to read

Time: 12 minutes

Good morning writers,

Programming note: I’m going live at 1 PM ET to share some methods for developing titles that capture your ideas to make relevant readers excited to click and…