Seven creative activities to try this National Writing Week

National Writing Week, which starts today, is all about celebrating the pleasure and power of writing creatively. No matter what stage you’re at with your writing, whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned pro, why not use this week to play with your writing, explore new creative avenues and even experiment with something new?

• Day 1. Write a story in a single sentence, including the word ‘author’.
   
• Day 2. Write a short poem that sets out why you write.
   
• Day 3. Write a letter to yourself about your writing,  why it’s important, what you’re most proud of and what you’d most like to achieve.
   
• Day 4. Write a proposal for a film based on something you’ve written yourself.
   
• Day 5. Write a piece of flash fiction where someone reads something you’ve written and it has a profound effect – quite meta, this one! (up to 500 words).
   
• Day 6. Describe your writing place or room.
   
• Day 7. Write a list or list poem, including your top writing tips.

Enjoyed this? Why not set yourself another writing target - a short story in a week!
Follow James McCreet's advice on crafting a new story in seven days.