March of the Writers 2024!

By popular demand, here are the prompts for March of the Writers WAY early in case you want to get prepared or do something special that requires a bit more time. 

If you don't know what March of the Writers is, don't worry. I'll have posts and videos coming soon going in depth, but to offer a short definition, it's a month long event where you have daily prompts to show a bit of what your version of the writer life looks like. Expect videos on YouTube and as always, remember the following:
 

A. You can approach prompts however you want

B. You don’t need to participate every day

C. The idea is for you to enjoy and connect with fellow authors while also connecting with your readers and letting get to know you a bit better.

Also, remember make sure to use the following hashtags when you post :

 

#MarchOfTheWriters

#MOTW

#MOTW2024

 

So without further ado, here are the prompts!

 

1.     Greetings, fellow humans. You’re a writer. You may or may not be published. You may be in the process of publishing. You may be a veteran author. Regardless of where you are at, tell us. Who are you? What do you write? Where can we read you? Feel free to do this in video, blog, or social media post form. Just remember to use the #MarchOftheWriters hashtags!

 

2.     Aha Moment. When did you know you wanted to be a writer? When did that spark light? Was there any specific thing that lit the fire?

 

3.     Under the influence. What authors, musicians, or artists have influenced your work?

 

4.     Never-ending writer debate Part 1: Plotter, Pantser, Plantser. What’s your jam?

 

5.     Making sense of it all. What are some senses you love exploring with your writing? How do you approach writing taste, sound, smell, touch, and sight.

 

6.     You-logy. Write your own eulogy and what you want to be remembered for.

 

7.     Dear writer Genie. If there was such a thing as a writer genie, and you had 3 wishes, what would they be?

 

8.     Beyond the pages. What other skills do you have? Do you dance, make art, sing? Whatever it is, show us your skill.

 

9.     Capture tools of the trade. A very valuable tip I once learned was to have capture tools to trap ideas. What are some of your capture tools? What are some of the oldest ideas you’ve yet to develop?

 

10.  Yay-I or Nay-I. Everyone’s talking about AI. It’s everywhere…so what are your thoughts on what it will bring for writing and art in general?

 

11.  Scam-alert. Something I love about our community is that we watch out for each other as best as we can and when someone is running a scam, you let people know. What are some of the most common scams authors old and new need to keep an eye out for?

 

12.  This instead of that. When you are treating your shelf, what influences you into getting a book?

13.   Dream book tour. Where are we going to see you when you make it big?

 

14.  Never-ending writer debate Part 2: Coffee or tea? Us writers have an intense obsession with what we use to lubricate our writing sessions. So what’s your poison of choice?

 

 

15.  Tip of the morning to ya. We all learn different things. From everything you’ve experienced, what advice would you share with people about writing, the business of writing, or life in general?

 

16.  Uncharted territory. We often talk about what we’ve written and what our wheelhouse is…but what genres have you not explored yet and have an itch you want to scratch?

 

17.  To sprint or not to sprint? Do you do writer sprints? Any you’d like to give a shoutout to?

 

18.  Areas of opportunity. What are some things you need to work on yourself as a person and as a writer?

 

19.  Pat on the back. We SO rarely give ourselves kudos and props. So tell us, what are a few awesome things about you? Sure, it can be a bit uncomfortable, but it’s worth it because you’re worth it.

 

20.  Never-ending writer debate Part 3: Night Owl, Early Bird, Something else? When we write depends on availability, sure, but some people thrive at some hours way more than others. So what’s your time to shine?

 

21.  Eventful moments. What book events have you had for your work or will have?

 

22.  Celebrate Good Times. You finished a manuscript, published a book, passed a test, or finished a big project at work. How do you celebrate YOU?

 

23.  Naughty or Nice? What do you prefer, villains or heroes? Which do you think you write better?

 

24.  Grooves to Soothe. It has been reported that savage beasts can in fact receive relief and mental peace thanks to music…or something like that. In short, there’s a March of the Writers playlist. What are some tunes you think I should definitely add to the list and do you have writing playlists of your own?

 

25.  Never-ending writer debate Part 4: Prologues, yay or nay? Some people (and many literary agents) say that prologues aren’t necessary. That you can either cut them out or make them into chapter one. What do you think?

 

26.  How deep do those rabbits go? Research is a fascinating thing and our stories take us into some pretty wild territories. What are some things you’ve found out that have made it into your stories that are just amazing?

 

27.  Making it personal. Are there parts of your writing that hit REAL close to home? If so, what are they and what compelled you to include that?

 

28.  Words of encouragement. No clever title. No pun. This prompt is because writing has some pretty rough moments, and I’m not talking about when you’re editing or your fingers and your brain don’t coordinate long enough to avoid writing typos every 4 words. Oftentimes people say writing is lonely and it can be. It can also be frustrating. Debilitatingly so. This prompt is for you to write, sing, or record a message of support to someone who is not having the best day. Someone who is suffering from impostor syndrome, whose writing isn’t clicking or gelling, and is wondering why they should even bother. We all know it’s worth it, but we’ve all had sucktastic days. So you’re up. Someone needs words of encouragement. Whachu got?

 

29.  Who’s in your corner? When it comes to the writing community, finding your tribe is something that happens organically. Who are some of the people in your tribe you’d like to highlight?

 

30.  Linkety Split. Part of March of the Writers is to let people know where you are and how to keep in touch. Share those links and make those connections, because life’s better when you have friends.

 

31.  Coming soon: What’s next for you in the year or the coming few years?

 

And there you have them, folks. Have any questions? By all means, ask away. Also, feel free to share with any writer friends you think would enjoy these prompts.

 

Peace, love, and march on!!!

 

HASHTAG REMINDER:

#MarchOfTheWriters

#MOTW

#MOTW2024