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# Embrace the art of writing in 2020
- URL: https://editorialstage.wordgenius.com/embrace-the-art-of-writing-in-2020/
- Published: 2020-01-02T19:14:50.000Z
- Updated: 2020-01-02T19:14:50.000Z
- Description: Get back to basics and embrace writing – in formats digital and traditional – for the upcoming year.
- Author: Jennifer Freeman
- Tags: Trending, Blog

How’s this for a creative New Year’s resolution? Get back to basics and embrace writing — in formats digital and traditional — for the upcoming year. Pick any one of these ideas, or mix and match with a goal to simply write more. After all, the best way to improve any skill, including writing, is to actually do it, and do it often.

## Send postcards

Heading on a big adventure this year? Go old school and send a postcard from your journey. Even if it arrives home after you do, it’ll still be a neat memento and a fun surprise in the mailbox for your friends and family.

## Start a journal

There are countless types of journals out there, from productivity [bullet journals](https://www.amazon.com/Dotted-Grid-Notebook-Journal-Premium/dp/B0797P84CZ/ref=sxin%5F4%5Fosp59-aa9bed65%5Fcov?ascsubtag=aa9bed65-539f-4539-9a0f-0d38ac1309b8&creativeASIN=B0797P84CZ&cv%5Fct%5Fid=amzn1.osp.aa9bed65-539f-4539-9a0f-0d38ac1309b8&cv%5Fct%5Fpg=search&cv%5Fct%5Fwn=osp-search&keywords=bullet+journal&linkCode=oas&pd%5Frd%5Fi=B0797P84CZ&pd%5Frd%5Fr=bfb10f99-187d-4d16-a0cb-c3b3b6792d3b&pd%5Frd%5Fw=Rc5yf&pd%5Frd%5Fwg=xJlIk&pf%5Frd%5Fp=53eff971-6e12-4016-9864-b6dfd929b2b3&pf%5Frd%5Fr=ZDA535BGVYDVC2TQH0A5&qid=1576712651&tag=tbonsite-20&ref=editorialstage.wordgenius.com) to journals with [writing prompts](https://www.amazon.com/Start-Where-You-Are-Self-Exploration/dp/0399174826/ref=sr%5F1%5F3?keywords=writing+prompt+journal&qid=1576712691&sr=8-3&ref=editorialstage.wordgenius.com). How you journal, and on what frequency, is up to you. Consider starting small with a [one line a day journal](https://www.amazon.com/One-Line-Day-Five-Year-Memory/dp/0811870197/ref=sr%5F1%5F1?keywords=one+line+a+day+journal&qid=1576712756&sr=8-1&ref=editorialstage.wordgenius.com) to capture a memory or moment of each day. You can also use journaling to document the journey of your other New Year’s resolutions, get you through a difficult time, or to express yourself creatively.

Here’s a writing prompt idea: Try to write a few paragraphs every day using the [Word of the Day](https://www.wordgenius.com/?ref=editorialstage.wordgenius.com) as your inspiration.

## Try NaNoWriMo

Every November, a global event called National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo) kicks off. The challenge? Write an 80,000-word novel in one month. Sound crazy? The trick is to focus on just writing, not revising. If you’ve always dreamed of cranking out a book, this annual event can be a freeing way to just get down to writing. If you can’t wait until November, start with a monthly goal of 10,000 words and work your way up.

## Share your expertise

Everyone knows a lot about at least one thing. Dive into your knowledge and write an article that speaks to a business audience, then post it somewhere free, like [Medium.com](https://medium.com/?ref=editorialstage.wordgenius.com) or [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/?ref=editorialstage.wordgenius.com). You’ll have the chance to reflect on everything you know, get to work on your writing skills, and possibly even build new business connections.

## Write birthday cards

Social media makes it so easy to send birthday greetings — maybe too easy. Instead of leaving a generic message on a friend’s Facebook page, why not send them a card with a personal message inside? It’ll be a welcome recognition of their special day and give you a chance to express yourself more personally (and privately) than you might be willing to online.

## Send a weekly email to a friend

Texting is great for easy asks and quick exchanges, but the conversation rarely gets deep. In lieu of writing a snail mail letter, why not pick a close friend you don’t get to meet up with in person enough and try to write each other a weekly email. Who knows, you may find yourself firing off daily notes to one another in no time.

## Review something you love

People are way more likely to leave a negative review than a positive one. Put a little good energy back into the world by leaving a review for a restaurant, book, product, or local business you love. If you really get into it, you could even try your hand at blogging product reviews in a specific category.