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Some people write for money. Others because they have to. But some people enjoy writing. It can be a fun and interesting hobby. I have several ideas on how you and your friends can do some basic writing exercises just for fun.
You can get a group of friends together for a “Round Robin” as it’s sometimes called. This is where one person writes part of a story. Then another person continues it. You could go on and on for as long as you want, just continuing the story. To spice things up, you could divide everyone into two groups and have one person write the same beginning for each. Then each group will continue the story, and the end result will be very different and pretty funny.
If you don’t like that idea, try getting some friends together and have a writing contest. One base topic is set and everyone must write about it. Usually this is best if it’s something fiction or a personal experience. A good example is to have everyone write about their biggest fear. Then you can have two or three people who have not written with the group to judge all the stories. Whoever has written the most compelling one wins. You can include prizes to make it more challenging.
If you can’t seem to get a group together, there’s plenty you can do on your own. Try writing in a journal if you don’t already. It may seem boring for the first few days, but trust me it gets to be fun. And don’t just write about what you did or who you saw, instead write about your emotions. Anything that comes to your head. This will not only help you grow as a writer, but you can look back later on and see the progress you’ve made.
And if none of these sound interesting, then try to set a personal goal and then try and beat it. For example, if you write 5000 words in one day, try and do better the next. If you do beat it, try and beat that new standard. This will probably help you to improve your writing more than anything, and it also improves your self-confidence.
The most important thing is to remember that these are all just games. Don’t take them too seriously.
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