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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 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)
A sandy wooden boardwalk leading to the ocean. A bridge covered in snow.
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Time to check-in for October! Report your YTD progress by Oct 5.
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GYWO Check-In, October. Oct 30 - Nov 5.
November 4, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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Time to check-in for October! Report your YTD progress by Oct 5.
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GYWO Check-In, October. Oct 30 - Nov 5.
November 1, 2025 at 5:13 AM
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The October Check-In is now open! Report your YTD progress by Oct 5.
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GYWO Check-In, October. Oct 30 - Nov 5.
October 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Write a story inspired by the picture. Reply with a sentence from the story! [Photo by Edward Howell on Unsplash] #writingprompt
A gray cat with a bell collar sitting on top of a grave stone in a graveyard.
October 17, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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We might be working on something. 👀 Shhh
Trackbear leaderboard screenshot, reading GYWO Year-End Marathon 2025. For participants of the GYWO Year-End Marathon! The goal is 30,000 words over November and December.
October 16, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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Last day to check-in for September! Report your YTD progress TODAY!
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GYWO Check-In, September. Sept 29 - Oct 5.
October 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Time to check-in for September! Report your YTD progress by Oct 5.
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October 3, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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Time to check-in for September! Report your YTD progress by Oct 5.
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GYWO Check-In, September, Sep 29 - Oct 5.
September 30, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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Don't forget to check-in for August! Report your YTD progress by Sep 5.
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Square graphic reading, "GYWO Check-In, August. Aug 30 - Sep 5."
September 3, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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The August Check-In is now open! Report your YTD progress by Sep 5.
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A square green graphic reading, "GYWO Check-In, August. Aug 30 - Sept 5."
August 31, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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Write a story inspired by the picture. Reply with a sentence from the story! [Photo by Kier in Sight Archives on Unsplash] #writingprompt
A pile of wooden forks gathered together under fabric picnic blanket.
August 16, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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Last day to check-in for July! Report your YTD progress TODAY!
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August 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Time to check-in for July! Report your YTD progress by Aug 5.
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A square purple graphic reading, "GYWO Check-In, July. Jul 30 - Aug 5."
August 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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The July Check-In is now open! Report your YTD progress by Aug 5.
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July 30, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Last day to check-in for June! Report your YTD progress TODAY!
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A square green graphic reading, "GYWO Check-In, June. June 29 - July 5.
July 5, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Don't forget to check-in for June! Report your YTD progress by Jul 5.
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GYWO Check-In, June. June 29 - July 5.
July 4, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Last day to check-in for May! Report your YTD progress TODAY!
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A square yellow graphic reading, "GYWO Check-In, May. May 30 - June 5."
June 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Time to check-in for May! Report your YTD progress by Jun 5.
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June 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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The May Check-In is now open! Report your YTD progress by Jun 5.
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May 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Write a story inspired by the picture. Reply or quote with a sentence from the story! [Photo by Mick Haupt on Unsplash] #writingprompt
An overhead shot of three containers full of green, red, and blue water balloons. Three people stand around the contianers, two barefoot and one in sandals.
May 19, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Time to check-in for April! Report your YTD progress by May 5.
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May 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Don't forget to check-in for April! Report your YTD progress by May 5.
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A green graphic that reads "GYWO Check-In, April. April 29 - May 5."
May 1, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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Write a story inspired by the picture. Reply with a sentence from the story! [Photo by Will Paterson on Unsplash] #writingprompt
A green wooden bench on a field of grass covered in red and orange leaves.
April 14, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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Last few hours to check-in for March! Report your YTD progress now!
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GYWO Check-In, March. March 30 - April 5.
April 6, 2025 at 1:26 AM