31 Writing Prompts For January 2025
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Hello Writer
Getting The Hang Of Self-editing
Here we go again! Another year to learn and grow as writers. In 2023, we focussed on building habits, beating procrastination and improving discipline. In 2024, we worked on our novels and improved our craft. This year, we are taking a closer look at editing, specifically self-editing. It is an essential skill every writer needs to master, but man, being objective and cutting down your own work is hard.
Along with a short editing lesson, you will also receive your monthly prompts as usual. Editing is definitely second-draft stuff. Use the prompts to free-write, THEN try to apply the editing suggestions. This is optional.
If this is your first time using prompts you can learn more about free writing here.
When do you edit what?
Not all edits are created equal, nor are they done simultaneously. The first level of editing is at the story level. Get the story right first. Fix the plot, strengthen characters, and explore the setting. Last year’s posts will help with that.
A note: Unless your first draft is almost perfect you will do several rewrites at story level. Don’t get discouraged. This is how writing works.
In these posts, I want to work on the next level of editing: the writing or sentence level.
In this day and age, there are many programs that can spell check and suggest changes to your writing, but I would encourage you to use them as tools and not as law. The final decision rests with you.
Homework
This month, I want you to pay close attention to the difference between your first and second draft. Use the prompt to free-write. Then fix the story as needed. Once you are happy with the concept and how you convey the story, fix your writing. Be intentional about the different versions and what you fix.
Next month we’ll discuss sentences.
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Happiness
Mia
by Mia Botha
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