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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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
Reposted by Get Your Words Out!
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
Today is the LAST DAY to officially sign up for GYWO's Year End Marathon! If you have any questions after reading the guidelines, we've got answers, so feel free to ask.
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/914471.html
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/914471.html
November 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Today is the LAST DAY to officially sign up for GYWO's Year End Marathon! If you have any questions after reading the guidelines, we've got answers, so feel free to ask.
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/914471.html
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/914471.html
Reposted by Get Your Words Out!
one difficult thing with being a writer, especially one working on stuff you're releasing yourself or with minimal editorial guidance is: when are you done writing? when is it ready to release? to address that, I've developed a consistent editorial practice for myself. it looks like this:
November 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
one difficult thing with being a writer, especially one working on stuff you're releasing yourself or with minimal editorial guidance is: when are you done writing? when is it ready to release? to address that, I've developed a consistent editorial practice for myself. it looks like this:
Last day to check-in for October! Report your YTD progress!
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/920037.html
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/920037.html
November 5, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Last day to check-in for October! Report your YTD progress!
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/920037.html
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/920037.html
Time to check-in for October! Report your YTD progress by Oct 5.
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/920037.html
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/920037.html
November 4, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Time to check-in for October! Report your YTD progress by Oct 5.
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/920037.html
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/920037.html
Write a story that starts in a church closet. #writingprompt
November 4, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Write a story that starts in a church closet. #writingprompt
Don't forget to check-in for October! Report your YTD progress by Oct 5.
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/920037.html
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/920037.html
November 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Don't forget to check-in for October! Report your YTD progress by Oct 5.
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/920037.html
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/920037.html
Time to check-in for October! Report your YTD progress by Oct 5.
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/920037.html
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/920037.html
November 2, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Time to check-in for October! Report your YTD progress by Oct 5.
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/920037.html
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/920037.html
Happy November 1st, day one of #GYWOYEM! Let’s start with the basics. What does your main character want, and what’s stopping them from getting it? If you don’t know, start a timer for 10 minutes and start writing from their POV with the question in mind.
November 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Happy November 1st, day one of #GYWOYEM! Let’s start with the basics. What does your main character want, and what’s stopping them from getting it? If you don’t know, start a timer for 10 minutes and start writing from their POV with the question in mind.
Time to check-in for October! Report your YTD progress by Oct 5.
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/920037.html
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/920037.html
November 1, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Time to check-in for October! Report your YTD progress by Oct 5.
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/920037.html
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/920037.html
Starting now: write 250 words on a new story. #writingprompt
October 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Starting now: write 250 words on a new story. #writingprompt
This is NOT the last day to sign up (sign ups end November 7th for all you procrastinators!), but it IS the last day before GYWO's Year-End Marathon begins! Need an extra writing boost over the holidays? We've got you! Come read all the info and join! getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/914471.html
October 31, 2025 at 3:17 PM
This is NOT the last day to sign up (sign ups end November 7th for all you procrastinators!), but it IS the last day before GYWO's Year-End Marathon begins! Need an extra writing boost over the holidays? We've got you! Come read all the info and join! getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/914471.html
The October Check-In is now open! Report your YTD progress by Oct 5.
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/920037.html
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/920037.html
October 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The October Check-In is now open! Report your YTD progress by Oct 5.
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/920037.html
getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/920037.html
Your character finds an eldritch puzzle box in the attic. #writingprompt
October 27, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Your character finds an eldritch puzzle box in the attic. #writingprompt
If you've already pledged for the Year-End Marathon, which pledge did you choose and why? 👀 There are definitely pros and cons to each pledge, word count or habit, so tell us how you made your decision!
October 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM
If you've already pledged for the Year-End Marathon, which pledge did you choose and why? 👀 There are definitely pros and cons to each pledge, word count or habit, so tell us how you made your decision!
We're just a week away from the start of the Get Your Words Out Year-End Marathon! EVERYONE is welcome to join, and we have two pledge levels to support your writing through to the end of the year. Come join us! getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/914471.html
October 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
We're just a week away from the start of the Get Your Words Out Year-End Marathon! EVERYONE is welcome to join, and we have two pledge levels to support your writing through to the end of the year. Come join us! getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/914471.html
A figure from a character's past enters their life again. Why have they been absent from the character's life? Why have they suddenly come back? #writingprompt
October 25, 2025 at 12:44 AM
A figure from a character's past enters their life again. Why have they been absent from the character's life? Why have they suddenly come back? #writingprompt
In 500 words, write the final entry of a captain's log in a horror story. (You can decide the setting.) How much of the story can you tell in this short space? #writingprompt
October 21, 2025 at 12:31 AM
In 500 words, write the final entry of a captain's log in a horror story. (You can decide the setting.) How much of the story can you tell in this short space? #writingprompt
IT'S HERE! The new, revamped GYWO Year-End Marathon sign ups are open! This year we'll have activities here on Bluesky, on Dreamwidth, and Discord! This is open to EVERYONE, both existing GYWO members and non-members, so invite your friends! getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/914471.html
October 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
IT'S HERE! The new, revamped GYWO Year-End Marathon sign ups are open! This year we'll have activities here on Bluesky, on Dreamwidth, and Discord! This is open to EVERYONE, both existing GYWO members and non-members, so invite your friends! getyourwordsout.dreamwidth.org/914471.html
Write a story inspired by the picture. Reply with a sentence from the story! [Photo by Edward Howell on Unsplash] #writingprompt
October 17, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Write a story inspired by the picture. Reply with a sentence from the story! [Photo by Edward Howell on Unsplash] #writingprompt