Your Daily Writing Companion

Ever stared at a blank page so long that the blank page starts to stare back? Yeah, me too.

Hi! I'm Robb, and I've spent enough time wrestling with writing fiction to know it feels like being stuck in a creative quicksand—the harder you try, the deeper you sink. But here's the thing: sometimes you don't need inspiration. You need a friend who gently nudges you and says, "Hey, what if we wrote a scene that's just dialogue?"

That's exactly what Writing Streak is about. Every Monday, I deliver seven thought-provoking fiction exercises straight to your inbox. Think of them as your weekly arsenal of creative jumpstarts—no pressure, no judgment, just pure writing fun.

Why Seven? (Because Eight Would Be Showing Off)

Each exercise is carefully crafted to spark your imagination while secretly teaching you the craft of fiction writing. They're like sneaking vegetables into a chocolate smoothie—you're having too much fun to notice you're actually learning something.

Whether you're:

• Trying to maintain a writing streak but running on creative fumes

• Getting back on the horse after your streak took an unexpected vacation

• Just starting out and wondering how people write every single day

• A seasoned writer looking for fresh ways to stretch your creative muscles

I've got your back. And unlike that sourdough starter you abandoned in 2020, these exercises won't make you feel guilty about neglecting them.

Here’s a sample writing exercise worthy of a booth in the supermarket. Try it out now! Jumping into writing is what we’re all about.

⋙ Sample: Low Agency Dialogue

Goal: Write a short dialogue using low agency speech to reveal vulnerability or uncertainty.

Constraints:

• Use phrases that reference indirect action

• Attribute decisions to things outside the character’s control

• Stop when the character either caves or stands firm

Modification: For an extra challenge, the character cannot show any direct disagreement.

Reflection: Would the character's language shift if the decision were less important or they felt differently about the other person?

What Makes These Exercises Different?

Remember those writing prompts that feel about as inspiring as watching beige paint dry?

“You open up your closet and a clown jumps out! 🤡 He says…”

Yeah, these aren't those. Each "streak saver" is built on a learning framework that develops adaptable writing skills rather than one-off techniques. They're like cross-training for your creativity—you might be working on dialogue today, but later you're building muscles for character development, pacing, and narrative tension.

Here's a taste of what you get:

• Exercises that actually fit into your busy life (no 3-hour writing marathons required)

• Clear goals that help you focus your practice

• Flexible constraints that challenge you without overwhelming you

• Modifications to scale the difficulty up or down

• Reflection questions that deepen your learning

The Best Part? We're All In This Together

Writing can be lonely, but it doesn't have to be. Join our community of writers who share your struggles, celebrations, and occasional existential crises about comma placement. Comment on exercises, share your wins, or just lurk quietly while gathering inspiration (we see you, and we respect your introversion).

And if your streak does take an unexpected detour? We've got a special place on our website where you can memorialize it with a novelty tombstone. Because sometimes the best way to honor a fallen streak is with a touch of humor before diving back in.

Ready to Jump In?

Subscribe now (it's free!) and get your first set of streak savers delivered faster than you can say "unconditional writing!” Your future self will thank you—probably in writing.

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