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Write Your Heart Out Challenge

janvier 28, 2026 | 1 lire la lecture

Oh no. February. It's cold. New Year's resolutions aren't sticking. And, somehow, it's the longest month of the year.

I have lofty writing goals this year, and I hope you do, too. More importantly: I know I'm not happy when I'm not writing.

So, I'm going to write every day this February.

Will you join me?

Annie, Freewrite Marketing Manager

SIGN UP HERE


The Challenge

It's a simple streak challenge.

Write every day in February. It doesn't matter how much. It doesn't matter when. Just that you put fingers to keys and write a little every day.

We'll be by your side with encouraging check-ins, live writing sprints, and something special for everybody who completes the challenge on their Postbox account.

How to Track Your Streak

Everyone is welcome to join in! You do not need to own a Freewrite to participate. You can use Sprinter (our free in-browser writing app) instead.

Whether you're using a Freewrite or Sprinter, make sure to create a free Postbox account and Profile, so we can verify your streak. Everything you write on your Freewrite or in Sprinter will automatically update your streak.

Questions? Email us at hello@getfreewrite.com.

juillet 30, 2026 2 lire la lecture

PRESENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH

Calling all micro-fiction storytellers! 🏁

For the second year in a row, Freewrite is teaming up with Grant Faulkner, co-founder of the Flash Fiction Institute and author of The Art of Brevity, to bring you the fastest, most adrenaline-pumping writing event of the year.

Whether you're a seasoned writer or a creative rookie, the Freewrite 500 is your chance to rev up your imagination, write a 500-word story, and win big.

You do not need to own a Freewrite to participate.

 


Can't view the form? Email us at hello@getfreewrite.com with your name and email address to register.

 

How It Works

🎟️ Fill out the form above to secure your spot. It's totally free. (You must register to participate.)

📖 Join us for a free mini flash fiction lesson by Grant Faulkner at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 13.

⏱️ At the lesson, we'll announce the prompt for the competition and jump into a community writing sprint to get the creative juices flowing.

🔁 Those who can't make it live can watch the replayand submit before the deadline.

📝 You'll have the weekend to finish and submit your 500-word storybased on the prompt by end of day on Monday, August 17.

✏️ Our judging panel, led by Faulkner and made up of writers from the Freewrite team and the Flash Fiction Institute, will judge each piece based on: length (500 words), relevance to the prompt, and creativity.

🥇 NEW THIS YEAR: The panel will select three finalists, and then announce one grand prize winner.

All work must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST on Monday, August 17.

The Prize Pack

One winner will receive:

  • Publication on the Freewrite blog and Flash Fiction Institute blog
  • 1 Freewrite Traveler
  • 1 hour-long one-on-one coaching session with Grant Faulkner
  • 1 free Flash Gym session with the Flash Fiction Institute
  • 1 Words Are Hard prompt deck
  • A paperback copy of Set Your Story Free, the ultimate guide to freewriting
  • A digital copy of the opening chapter of Grant Faulkner's book, The Art of Brevity

Second and third place writers will each receive:

  • Publication on the Freewrite blog and Flash Fiction Institute blog
  • 1 Freewrite Alpha
  • 1 free Flash Gym session with the Flash Fiction Institute
  • Words Are Hard prompt deck
  • A paperback copy of Set Your Story Free, the ultimate guide to freewriting
  • A digital copy of the opening chapter of Grant Faulkner's book, The Art of Brevity

The Schedule

  • Thursday, Aug 13: Lesson & prompt announcement
  • Monday, Aug 17: Submissions deadline
  • Monday, Aug 31: Finalists announced
  • Monday, September 7: Grand prize winner announced

Questions? You can reach us at hello@getfreewrite.com.

Write on.

The Freewrite 500 Pit Crew 🏁 

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juillet 29, 2026 1 lire la lecture

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Short answer: Anything!

juillet 21, 2026 2 lire la lecture

We're thrilled to introduce you to the winner of our Journey to a BillIon Words Giveaway: author P.L. McMillan.