Writing is a lonely profession. It doesn’t have to be. Here are how some writers are having fun, challenging each other and getting articles, essays and books written.
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The Great Tea Debacle
“It started as a couple of writers egging each other to race during National Novel Writing Month and then betting each other things. Then, it just got out of hand. Now there’s a number of writers, there’s a scary betting pool, and it’s an honest to god race.”
http://carrpeediem.wordpress.com/debacle/
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Club 100
“Club 100 is the brain child of writer Avis Hester. The challenge is simple. Write at least 100 words a day for 100 days. You’ll be surprised how quickly the pages add up, even if you’re only meeting the minimum goal!”
http://www.bethpattillo.com/id8.html
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The Weekend Progress Report 2007
There’s Superman. There’s a taser. Superman tasers your ass if you aren’t productive. If you are, you get sunshine.
http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52840