#WriteAStoryChallenge – May 2017 Edition

One day it’s a gorgeous sunny day, the next it’s raining cats and dogs. Welcome springtime in the northern hemisphere! Rather than worry about the weather (it’ll sort itself out soon, promise), let’s do something else. Like, oh the #writeastorychallenge for the month of May!

Not sure if you’re up to writing a story? No problem! Use the prompts for journal writing or free writing. Actually, all that’s required is that you have fun and keep on writing!

Join us in May as we write a story, once scene at a time!

[iconheading type=”h2″ style=”fa fa-bookmark” color=”#ef43b0″]How to Play #writeastorychallenge[/iconheading]

Here’s how to you to play along for the Write A Story Challenge – May Edition:

1. Each day use the prompt word and write one to three sentences that include it. How you use the prompt in your scene is up to you!
2. Post your newest scene to Instagram or to Facebook.
3. Use the hashtag #writeastorychallenge.
4. Tag us so we can cheer you on!
   • Instagram – @chautona and @april_picayunepen
   • Facebook – @chautona and @authorAprilHayman
   • Your blog – just link back to this post so we can comment on your story!

By the end of the month, you’ll have a short story of about 1,000 to 1,500 words.

Wait! What if I don’t like that day’s prompt? No problem! Substitute it with one of the Bonus Words. But there’s a catch (isn’t there always): you can only substitute a daily prompt up to ten times without repeats.

Ready? Set. Write!

[iconheading type=”h2″ style=”fa fa-print” color=”#ef43b0″]Grab Your Printable[/iconheading] Grab your printable below. It includes all the daily prompts and bonus words. And, because we love you, there are three different downloads for you to add to your bullet journal, Filofax, journal, etc. ! Just click on your preferred size and download to your computer.

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Do you prefer a text-only version? You’re in luck! Download your preferred size.

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