100 Words

Welcome to the 100 Word Challenge!

The 100 Word Challenge is a weekly writing challenge for writers.  And by “writers”, I mean those who call themselves writers, aspiring writers, closet writers, those writers who don’t dare call themselves a writer, those who read and wish — I mean you, whoever you are.

The Rules are Loose. I throw you a word at the beginning of the week (Monday), and you take up the challenge to write exactly 100 words in response to the one-word prompt.  That’s it.  Write 100 words however you like.  Make it a long haiku, write 100 random words that you associate with the prompt in no particular order, write a short vignette, tell a true story, relate it to your day, describe the word, use the word or imply the word — it’s up to you!

The challenge closes on Friday at midnight (wherever you are).  Post by Friday and then follow the next steps.

Some Things That are Really More Beneficial to You Than to Me

Through trial and error I’ve discovered some things that you should do that will ensure I find your post, others find your post, and you get some feedback.

• Provide a link to your post in the comments of that week’s challenge post.
• Title your piece (this makes the difference between “click here” and “Your Compelling Post Title That Will Peak Readers’ Curiosity”.
• Provide a link back to this page or that week’s challenge post so your readers can see what others are doing, see comments, and join in if they’d like to!  (Also, this is good blog etiquette.  You’re welcome.)

Some Things That are Definitely Beneficial to You

Aside from the challenge of writing exactly 100 words on a prompt (more challenging than you think!), what more could there be?

• I feature one of your posts at the end of every challenge.  It may not always be the technical best, but it will be whatever speaks to me on that day.
• A growing group of other writers whose eyeballs, feedback, and support will descend upon your blog.
• Heck, something to write about when you’re drawing a blank.  Save the challenge for those days, or schedule it if that’s more your fancy.