Another year, another March is on its way fellow writers!Like last year, I’m sharing the prompts with plenty of time so you can getready, in case you want to record or do something bigger or that requires moreplanning or a bit more time. And like last year, you are free to interpret eachprompt in your own way.

If this is your first time hearing about March of theWriters, no worries. There will be more posts and videos explaining what we doduring March but for an elevator pitch version of the definition, here we go:

March of the Writers is a month-long event where you will have a prompt per day.The idea is for you to post on your preferred social media platform, newsletter,blog, or what have you and let readers and fellow authors get to know you a bitbetter.

The rules of play are simple:

A.    Youcan approach prompts however you want. The idea is to get creative, have fun,and connect.

B.    Youdo NOT need to participate every day. If you missed a day, no harm, no foul. Youcan either catch up or skip it altogether.

C.    Youcan join WHENEVER you want. Heck, want to do it in another month? Why not? ButMarch is when most people who participate will do it.

Also, SUPER IMPORTANT, make sure to use the followinghashtags when you post:

#MarchOfTheWriters

#MOTW

#MOTW2025

And now that we have that out of the way, let’s get to theprompts!

1.         Introducing…

This is yourauthor into. Tell us, how long have you been writing, have you published anybooks, what genres do you write in, where are you from, and anything else yourreaders might want to know.

2.        Define yourself.

If you were adictionary definition, what does it include?

3.        Tune up or enjoy the silence?

Do you write withmusic on? Does it influence your writing? Do you prefer silence? Have youchecked out the March of the Writers Playlist? Do you have some tracks youthink would be great to include in it?

4.        Author rituals

Sometimes we needto motivate ourselves to get our write on. Sometimes we just sit down and getthings done. What are some of your writing rituals?

5.        Hallowed ground

Are there anylocations that have inspired your work? Is there any place that for some reasonallowed inspiration to hit? Where are they and how did they inspire?

6.        Nooks and crannies

Where and when weget our write on depends on the person and we each have places that for somereason let the words flow. What are some of your favorite places to write?

7.        Method to Madness

Writing is such acurious process and we all have things we do to either sort plot holes, improveour writing, catch typos, or what have you. Give us some tips or describe yourwriting process.

8.        Idea well

As writers, one ofthe most important things we have to do is capture ideas. Whether it’s aprocess, meditation, or using a variety of capture tools, how do you tap intoyour creativity or make sure that ideas don’t run away?

9.        Healthy habits

Every year Iinclude this topic because there are so many great tips to stay healthy in bodyand mind, that we need this space to share the wealth. Have you done somethingthat was a game changer for your health whether it's in writing or life? Haveyou gotten a writing schedule? Have you deleted apps? Have you stopped orstarted doing things for your wellbeing that you think could help others? Thenshare the wealth.

10.      Social distancing

In the last year,a LOT of people have opted out of social media or some platforms have been orwill be banned. This might be worrying to some, but for others, it’s a welcomepruning of things that might not be worth the price of admission or yielding properreturn of investments. What do you think of this trend and have you stoppedparticipating in some platforms/events?

11.       Making it personal

Do you includeunique things in your stories and writing in general to reward your readers,especially those who read more than one of your books, poems, or stories?

12.      Where are you still at?

2024 was the yearof deleting apps and saying no to certain events, websites, etc. Which apps andevents are you keeping and why?

13.      You’ve got this.

Sometimes we needa kick in the ass and sometimes we need a shoulder to cry on. What are somewords of encouragement you’ve received, and you’d like to pay forward?

14.      Where in the world?

How many countriesare you read in or have people that follow you? This is a small exercise toshow you your reach and that sometimes, you have followers where you leastexpect them. Also, readers, this is your chance to let us know where you’rereading us from? Also, writers, where else would you like to be read?

15.      May I AI?

One of theelephants in the room continues to be AI, the use, misuse, enthuse, and abuseof it. Get your soap box out and make your case for or against AI. If you arevehemently against it, what are some good things that come from AI? If you arefor AI, defend your stance but also share some of your areas of concern.

16.      Do the evolution

How do you feelyou’ve evolved as a writer from when you started to where you are now?

17.      Writer fuel Pt 1- Snacks

Before we conquer,sometimes we need to snack. What’s a go-to fuel for you while reading orwriting?

18.      The 3 Ps: Plotter, Pantser, Plantser.

Which are you?

19.      Coffee vs. Tea!

Which wins and howdo you have it? Where is the worst coffee/tea you’ve had and the best?

20.     It’s a date!

Do you have eventsscheduled for the year or special meetups? Let us know!

21.      We go together.

One of theabsolute best things about writing is the community. Tell us about yourexperience with the community and how some people have had an impact on you.

22.      Competitive drive

Have you ever orwould you ever enter a writing competition? If so tell us about the experience.If it’s not your cuppa, tell us why.

23.      Bookmark palooza.

This is a favoriteof a lot of people, so flex your swag and show us your bookmark collection.

24.      Writer Beware!

Another popularentry is to share things we should ALL keep an eye out for. Scammers are gonnascam and we gotta stick together.

25.      Beyond the comfort zone

Have you everthought about or tried writing in a different form? Script, play, poetry, oreven song. Maybe a different genre? If so, what would you like to try and why?

26.      Writer fuel Pt 2: influences

As writers,influence can come from many places. Sure, some of those might end updisappointing us, but the influence is still there.

27.      Secret identity.

MOST people I knowcan’t live off their writing and have a regular (or not so regular) day job.Some people think we live double lives and for some people, that is the case,having a creative persona that is starkly different to who and how they are.What’s your day job and are you the same online/offline and when you’re doingyour authorly things, or is there a different setting for you?

28.     Author picks.

We ALL have ourfavorites, so share your faves in music, movies, art, video games, books, oranything you’d like to highlight.

29.      Writer fuel Pt 3: Reward time

As writers, we canbe very brutal with ourselves, so it’s only fair to celebrate with the sameverve. How do you reward yourself?

30.     Wishlist.

There’s alwaysthat fear that speaking our wishes out loud might make them not come true, butI also believe that sharing our vision can be very powerful. What are somethings on your wishlist for this year and in the future?

31.      To be continued…

What’s on thehorizon for you and how can we keep in touch?

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