November 15 – I Love to Write Day

I Love to Write Day is Today!

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There’s something special about writing. It’s a chance to express yourself, to share your thoughts and feelings with the world. And when you write, you can be anyone you want to be. You can be the hero of your own story.  So today, let’s take a moment to celebrate writing. Let’s celebrate the power it has to connect us with others, to help us express our deepest thoughts and feelings, and to bring joy into our lives. We all have a unique voice, and writing is one of the best ways to share it with the world. So get out there and write something amazing today!

HISTORY OF I LOVE TO WRITE DAY

This special day was created by John Riddle, a writer and editor from North Carolina. Riddle wanted to encourage people of all ages to enjoy the benefits of writing, including improved communication skills, mental stimulation, and stress relief. Since its inception in 2006, I Love to Write Day has been celebrated by writers around the world. So whether you’re a seasoned author or just getting started, take some time on November 15th to celebrate your love of writing. And who knows, maybe you’ll even discover a new reason to love it.

100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE I LOVE TO WRITE DAY

1. Poetry Picnic: Gather outdoors with friends to read and recite poetry while enjoying a picnic.
2. Storytelling Campfire: Sit around a campfire and take turns sharing original stories with friends or family.
3. Writing Marathon: Set aside a designated time to write continuously without any interruptions.
4. Writing Workshop: Attend or organize a workshop to learn new writing techniques and receive feedback on your work.
5. Collaborative Writing Session: Team up with friends or fellow writers to create a story, poem, or script together.
6. Journaling Challenge: Dedicate a day to journaling and reflect on your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
7. Literary Trivia Night: Host a trivia night focused on literature and writing-related questions.
8. Book Swap: Organize a book swap event where participants can exchange their favorite books with each other.
9. Letter Writing Marathon: Write letters to friends, family members, or pen pals expressing your appreciation and love.
10. Creative Writing Prompts: Use writing prompts to inspire new ideas and spark creativity.
11. Author Meetup: Attend a meetup or book signing event with your favorite author and engage in discussions about writing.
12. Story Circle: Sit in a circle and take turns telling improvised stories, adding onto each other’s narratives.
13. Writing Retreat: Retreat to a peaceful location for a day of focused writing away from distractions.
14. Scriptwriting Session: Collaborate with others to write a script for a short film, play, or podcast.
15. Literary Scavenger Hunt: Organize a scavenger hunt where participants search for literary references in their surroundings.
16. Spoken Word Open Mic Night: Attend or perform at an open mic event where individuals share their spoken word poetry.
17. Blogging Marathon: Spend the day updating your blog with new posts, articles, or creative content.
18. Character Development Workshop: Focus on developing well-rounded characters for your stories or scripts.
19. Flash Fiction Challenge: Write short, impactful stories with limited word counts, focusing on brevity and impact.
20. Poetry Slam: Participate in or organize a poetry slam event where poets perform their work in front of an audience.
21. Book Club Discussion: Engage in a lively discussion with fellow book club members about a chosen book or author.
22. Writing Appreciation Circle: Gather with fellow writers to share and celebrate each other’s work, providing constructive feedback and encouragement.
23. Memoir Writing Session: Reflect on significant moments in your life and write personal memoir pieces.
24. Calligraphy Practice: Learn and practice the art of calligraphy to enhance your writing skills and create beautiful handwritten pieces.
25. Zine Making Party: Host a zine-making party where participants create their own zines filled with original writing, artwork, and ideas.
26. Word Association: Players take turns saying a word related to writing, building a chain of associated words.
27. Story Cubes: Roll dice with images on them, then create a story incorporating the images rolled.
28. Typewriter Relay: Relay race where players type out a short story on a typewriter, passing it to the next player to continue.
29. Poetry Mad Libs: Create hilarious or profound poems by filling in the blanks with random words.
30. Writer’s Charades: Act out famous book titles or writing-related terms for others to guess.
31. Scrabble Tournament: Compete to form words and earn the highest score on the Scrabble board.
32. Literary Trivia Quiz: Test participants’ knowledge of famous authors, books, and literary quotes.
33. Plot Twist Challenge: Write a story together, with each player adding a plot twist before passing it to the next person.
34. Balderdash: Players make up fake definitions for obscure words, trying to fool others into choosing theirs.
35. Speed Writing Race: Set a timer and see who can write the most words or complete a short story in the allotted time.
36. Six-Word Story Challenge: Write a compelling story using only six words.
37. Pictionary with Writing Themes: Draw writing-related prompts and have others guess what they represent.
38. Sentence Building Relay: Players add one word at a time to create a cohesive sentence, racing against the clock.
39. Writer’s Bingo: Create bingo cards with writing-related themes or genres, marking off squares as they occur in conversation or activities.
40. Literary Scavenger Hunt: Search for items related to writing, such as a specific book title, a pen, or a typewriter.
41. Author Trivia Jeopardy: Play a Jeopardy-style game with categories like “Famous Authors” and “Literary Terms.”
42. Alphabet Story Challenge: Write a story where each sentence begins with the next letter of the alphabet.
43. Book Cover Redesign: Redesign book covers for famous novels, then vote on the best design.
44. Writer’s Taboo: Describe a writing-related term or concept without using certain “taboo” words or phrases.
45. Literary Puzzles: Solve word puzzles like crosswords or word searches with writing-related clues.
46. Storyline Dice: Roll dice with different story elements (characters, settings, conflicts) and use them to inspire a new story.
47. Poetry Relay: Each player adds a line to a collaborative poem, building on what the previous players have written.
48. Character Guess Who: Describe a character from literature or film, and others guess who it is.
49. Writing Sprint Challenge: Set a timer and see who can write the most words in a short burst of time.
50. Book Title Mashup: Combine two or more book titles to create a new, humorous title, then discuss what the plot might be.
51.  Handmade Journal: Create a personalized journal using decorative paper and binding techniques.
52. DIY Bookmarks: Make custom bookmarks using cardstock, ribbon, and decorative embellishments.
53. Calligraphy Art: Practice calligraphy and create inspiring quotes or poems on decorative paper.
54. Decorative Pen Holder: Decorate a glass or ceramic container to hold pens and pencils.
55. Literary Coasters: Make coasters using book pages and laminate for durability.
56. Custom Stationery: Design and print your own stationery with personalized letterhead.
57. Poetry Magnets: Create magnetic poetry using words cut out from magazines or printed from online sources.
58. Embroidered Book Cover: Embroider a design onto fabric to create a unique book cover.
59. Literary Quote Wall Art: Print or paint your favorite literary quotes onto canvas or wood.
60. Personalized Writing Desk Organizer: Decorate a wooden desk organizer with paint, decoupage, or washi tape.
61. DIY Writer’s Retreat: Create a cozy writing space with fairy lights, cushions, and inspirational decor.
62. Literary Dreamcatcher: Make a dreamcatcher using book pages as the webbing and embellish with beads and feathers.
63. DIY Writer’s Toolbox: Decorate a box to hold writing supplies such as pens, notebooks, and sticky notes.
64. Book Page Wreath: Create a wreath using pages from old books and embellish with ribbon or flowers.
65. Literary Quote Tote Bag: Use fabric paint or iron-on transfers to add your favorite literary quotes to a canvas tote bag.
66. Hand-Lettered Quote Canvas: Use a stencil or freehand lettering to create a canvas featuring your favorite quote.
67. Poetry Chapbook: Compile your original poems into a small handmade chapbook.
68. Literary Candles: Make candles with scents inspired by your favorite books or authors.
69. DIY Writing Prompts Jar: Fill a jar with writing prompts written on colorful paper strips.
70. Book Page Garland: Create a garland using book pages and string to hang as decoration.
71. Literary Quote Mug: Use a porcelain pen to write your favorite quote on a plain mug.
72. DIY Book Clutch: Turn an old book into a stylish clutch purse with fabric lining and a zipper closure.
73. Handmade Bookends: Make bookends using wood blocks or decorative stones painted to match your decor.
74. Poetry Wall Hanging: Write out your favorite poem on a scroll or banner to display on your wall.
75. Literary Button Pins: Create button pins featuring your favorite book covers or quotes using a button maker.
76. Poetry Pancakes: Create pancakes in the shape of famous poems or use edible ink to write poetry on them.
77. Prose Pizza: Make homemade pizza and use toppings to spell out favorite quotes or literary characters’ names.
78. Novel Nachos: Arrange nachos to form a book cover or spell out literary terms.
79. Short Story Sandwiches: Prepare sandwiches with fillings representing different chapters of a story.
80. Sonnet Salad: Craft a salad with ingredients arranged in the pattern of a Shakespearean sonnet.
81. Haiku Hummus Platter: Arrange hummus and veggies to reflect the syllable structure of a haiku.
82. Character Cupcakes: Bake cupcakes and decorate them to resemble beloved literary characters.
83. Journaling Jello: Create colorful Jello molds shaped like journals or notebooks.
84. Plot Twist Pizzas: Make calzones with surprise fillings, representing unexpected plot twists.
85. Essay Empanadas: Fill empanadas with ingredients inspired by different literary themes or genres.
86. Mystery Meatballs: Serve meatballs with mystery ingredients hidden inside, like a surprise plot twist.
87. Apostrophe Apples: Serve apple slices with caramel dip and chocolate drizzle, forming punctuation marks.
88. Metaphor Muffins: Bake muffins with metaphorical ingredients, like “cloud” frosting or “sunshine” zest.
89. Limerick Lemonade: Prepare lemonade and serve it with limericks printed on edible paper.
90. Allegory Avocado Toast: Top avocado toast with ingredients symbolizing deeper meanings.
91. Fable Fruit Salad: Create a fruit salad with each fruit representing a moral lesson from fables.
92. Simile Sushi Rolls: Craft sushi rolls with colorful ingredients, comparing each roll to something else.
93. Literary Lasagna: Layer lasagna with literary-inspired ingredients and themes.
94. Palindrome Pretzels: Bake pretzels shaped like palindromes or words that read the same backward and forward.
95. Homophone Hors d’oeuvres: Serve appetizers with homophones as a playful linguistic twist.
96. Suspenseful Smoothies: Blend smoothies with layers of contrasting flavors for a surprising taste experience.
97. Fairy Tale Fondue: Dip assorted fruits and treats into melted chocolate or cheese, inspired by fairy tales.
98. Alliteration Antipasto: Arrange an antipasto platter with items starting with the same letter for each section.
99. Bookworm Bagels: Serve bagels with spreads and toppings named after famous authors or literary characters.
100. Literary Layer Cake: Bake a layered cake with each tier representing a different literary genre or theme.

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