Can You Do 3 Sentences a Day?

We’re all creating memories right now. Let’s make some good ones! Let’s remember some things we’re really proud to have accomplished.

This is what I love most about writing. It can accompany you everywhere. Whether you’re working on a book or jotting down thoughts, it makes our everyday experience memorable and transformative.

Last night I was reading “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” to my son, Martin, and certain parallels struck me between the butterflies process of metamorphosis and what we’re going through with quarantine. At first, we were hungrily consuming information like famished caterpillars, but at this point, here we are. Cocooned in this new reality.

So I’m officially announcing the Cocoon Writing Challenge. That’s right. We’re going to come out of this like butterflies!

You’ll find even more information in the “Who’s Up for a Writing Challenge?” video. Let us know how many words you want to commit to per day in the comments section of the video. I committed to 3 sentences because just that pinch of writing every day has been absolutely transformative for me in the past. Usually I write far more than three sentences, but a small amount makes it easy to commit to no matter what happens. Then it becomes something I can count on, like a close friend.

Each week I will post an encouraging quote and an update for the challenge. Then every day just check-in on that post. Community energy can be so uplifting!

No matter what happens the Cocoon Writing Challenge is something you can count on. Remember, what starts small can become surprisingly transformative.