“I committed to making writing a daily practice this year, but there were plenty of days when that became challenging. Enter the Daily Prompts! Even on the days I had nothing to write about, I knew I could at least open the daily prompt email … and write 100 words. #stillcounts”

“I have written every day for the past 678 days, and the Writing Challenge has been an integral part of creating a consistent habit. I had a perfect 2024, and so far a perfect 2025. It has meant that the blocks I previously experienced have disappeared, and now I always have something to write.”

“Alan Watt’s Daily Writing Challenge helps me take my commitment to the craft of writing to a new level. Like priming a motor, I sit down each morning with a hot cup of coffee, and write 100 words from the prompt on my screen, thus launching my writerly day. I sigh in satisfaction even when the words are halting, because I did this. I am a writer and Alan Watt helps me say that.”

“I love starting my day with the Alan’s prompts. It helps to instill routine and process. And sometimes I surprise myself with what I have written. It just takes a little nudge to think out of the box!”

“Consistency plays a huge role in practice. Accountability builds on that. The writing challenge allowed me to shift into a new mindset as I was completing my degree. The only available time I had to write was literally six minutes in the evening. I accepted the challenge. You’d be surprised how much writing you can squeeze into six minutes. Accept the challenge and level up.”

“The daily writing challenge has helped me complete writing my book by reminding me everyday to sit down and write. It spurred me on to form a daily habit of writing, which meant that over time I made progress towards my goal of completing the first draft of the manuscript. Try it and you’ll see. You don’t have to write to the prompt every day, but sometimes it will spark something inside you that wants to be written down. Or the quote will awaken some idea or knowledge that helps you on your path.”

“I wouldn’t miss a day, and I haven’t for the past 667 days. I’ve used the daily challenge as a way to learn more about the characters in a new novel. I’m always surprised by what pops out of their mouths or by things they end up doing based on the sentence starters.
I’ve already signed up for 2026 because I know how valuable these daily prompts are in developing my understanding of what my story is really about, helping me see characters as they respond to the human issues Alan places before them.”

2024 Tuscany Winner 
“From the moment I arrived in Tuscany, its beauty inspired me as much as the bravery of my fellow writers. My goal was to finish my screenplay, but I quickly realized it was a retreat, and with it came permission to retreat from the need to pump out pages, to stop and explore the story already within me. I received the generous gift of trusting my voice. With the genuine and caring support of my fellow writers and Al’s expert guidance, each workshop forged connections and insights that stay with me long after our week together.”

2023 Challenge Tuscany Winner!
“Committing to the writing prompts over the year gave me a steady, private discipline — a reason to show up to the page even on days I didn’t feel inspired. Winning the Tuscany retreat was an unexpected gift. Ten days surrounded by beauty, quiet, and fellow writers offered a rare pause — a chance to let the writing speak for itself, without my stepping in as its coach. I’m deeply grateful for that experience. And while winning another trip to Tuscany would be tempting, I’m not entirely sure I could commit to another full year of daily prompts!  Once felt like the perfect amount; made even more perfect by the wonderful writers I met in Tuscany, several who have remained close friends.”