This April in Blogging U.: The Return of Writing 101!

Registration is now closed. Blogging U. will be offering more courses throughout 2015, though!

March 23, 2015

Michelle Weber

This April, we’ll be offering Writing 101: Building a Blogging Habit. Writing 101 is a write-every-day challenge designed to help you create a writing habit and push you as a writer, while publishing posts that mesh with your blog’s focus.

What is Writing 101?

Writing 101 is a four-week course that runs from Monday, April 6, to Friday, May 1, 2015. Each weekday, you’ll get an assignment that includes a writing prompt and an optional “twist”; prompts are your topic inspiration for the day, while twists push you to experiment with writing techniques and tools.

Who else is really building their writing habit?… I wake up multiple times each night to check the time and see if it’s time to get up and write because I’m so excited. I’ve never felt this way before! I think I’m in lurve.
Molly, Knocked Up Knocked Over

You can mix assignments however you like: Respond to the prompt, and ignore the twist. Try the twist, but write on your own topic. Use both the prompt and the twist. Publish what you write on your blog, or use it as private writing practice. It’s up to you! The only mandate is that you write every weekday.

The nitty-gritty:

  • You’ll receive a new writing prompt via email each day at midnight UTC. (Not sure what time that is for you? Use this converter to figure out your local time.)
  • There are no weekend assignments — you’re free to expand on a weekday post, write something unrelated, or (gasp!) spend some time away from your blog.
  • As in all Blogging U. courses, participants will have a private community site, the Commons, for chatting, connecting, and seeking feedback and support. Daily Post staff and Happiness Engineers will be on hand in the comments to answer your questions and offer guidance and resources.
  • If you’ve taken Writing 101 before: yes, these will be the same prompts. Blogging U. courses always repeat unless we specifically indicate that a course is new.

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  1. nicolemolders Mar 23rd at 4:06 pm

    This was a great class

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  2. Paul Handover Mar 23rd at 5:25 pm

    I’m already posting every day and have been this last five years or so but it will be fun to respond to different themes each day. Great idea!

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  3. sorrygnat Mar 23rd at 5:36 pm

    I am concerned about my blogging skills; had an ill husband who died, and I was not blogging during this time. It seems the WordPress site refashioned, and I’m a bit lost. Is there a course to do this again with an already set up wordpress system. I’m sorrygnat.wordpress.com

    would appreciate a response, thanks, esther​

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    • Michelle W. Mar 23rd at 7:14 pm

      I’m so sorry for your loss. This course is designed for any blogger, WordPress or not; you don’t need to have a new blog to participate.

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  4. luciledegodoy Mar 23rd at 5:43 pm

    Hi Michelle, will you be the editor for this course? That would be great. Just registered. Have been looking forward to doing this one. Thanks.

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  5. mythoughtlane Mar 23rd at 7:08 pm

    Looking forward. I have started to get comfortable with blogging only now and this class would do wonders , setting you to think up and challenge everyday.

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  6. Ish Mar 23rd at 7:37 pm

    I would like to register for the course

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  7. rawsugarshay Mar 23rd at 7:45 pm

    This sounds exciting! I would definitely benefit from the course.

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  8. perilrose Mar 23rd at 7:49 pm

    I think I’ll go for it 😀 this might help me improve my self-control/discipline haha

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  9. Julie Phelps Mar 23rd at 8:07 pm

    I think I am going to try this. I am usually not an every day blogger, but this might get me out of my addiction to research and get me writing more!!!

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  10. lilypup Mar 23rd at 8:25 pm

    Have had questions about Blogging 101. When will it be back? How about Blogging 201? This one sounds like something I could use. My brain runs dry at inopportune times.

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  11. miojocamara Mar 23rd at 8:38 pm

    This is great, Michelle. Thanks very much, I’ll be waiting.

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  12. jabrush1213 Mar 23rd at 8:45 pm

    Can’t wait to start this course!!! Sounds fun!

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  13. syndi100 Mar 23rd at 11:08 pm

    Looking forward to this! (oooh yeaaah)

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  14. Cui 6 arts 崔氏六藝 Mar 23rd at 11:25 pm

    It sounds good.

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  15. luisa4florez Mar 24th at 12:14 am

    This is my first time. I am a little nervous, I don’t think I am the best writer.

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  16. jameshessjr Mar 24th at 12:53 am

    Michell, I hope it is OK to take the course again. I learned so much, but I feel I can learn more. I am really enjoying my blog! Have a Wonderful Day!!

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  17. NavinChaudhary Mar 24th at 3:03 am

    Finally! I have been waiting for a writing class since long time. Once, I had a flavor of writing201 class which left me wanting for more. Here I am now waiting with patience and excitement that I could contain. Cheers! 🙂

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  18. More Than A Dash Of Salt Mar 24th at 3:26 am

    Will any other courses be run next month? I love the prompts to get creative.

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  19. starbriteasparkles Mar 24th at 3:49 am

    I just got registered and I am looking forward to it. This should get me in the habit of writing everyday. I love to blog, but it seems to get the backseat behind all of my other obligations.

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  20. Mario Rozario Mar 24th at 5:29 am

    Hi,

    Is political blogging included here as well, or is this for any type of blogging. I started a political blog 3 years ago and was rather gung-ho about it then. However one thing led to another and even as we speak it now gathers moss

    Mario

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  21. Anna Carrillo Mar 24th at 6:21 am

    Haven’t received any confirmation email. Why is that?

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    • Michelle W. Mar 24th at 2:20 pm

      There’s a note after the registration form:
      “Note: you won’t receive an automated confirmation, but you’ll get a welcome email with full details just prior to the start of the course.”

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  22. Madvanthi Mar 24th at 7:59 am

    Is this the same as last year’s Writing 101 (held at the same time last year)?

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    • Michelle W. Mar 24th at 2:20 pm

      Yup, as the post notes: “If you’ve taken Writing 101 before: yes, these will be the same prompts. Blogging U. courses always repeat unless we specifically indicate that a course is new.”

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  23. mannseppanen Mar 24th at 8:15 am

    I haven’t got a blog but it’s been on my To Do list for AGES! Perhaps this course is the kick I need in order to get started.

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  24. amomenttoexpress Mar 24th at 9:37 am

    Hey,

    Who can participate for this?

    Regards

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  25. Mrs. B Mar 24th at 11:16 am

    Is there a fee for taking Blogging 101?

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  26. Sonya Mar 24th at 12:46 pm

    Ooh, looking forward to this. I’m always in need of a writing prompt 🙂

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  27. shaikkadir Mar 24th at 1:01 pm

    Hi Michelle. The course sounds interesting. Only thing is that I’m taking care of my 8-month-old grand-daughter for 12 daylight hours (6am – 6pm) while my son and his wife, both teachers, go to work, and I’m afraid I won’t be able to complete an article a day. Any advice? Should i wait for a similar course at end of the year? Would there be one conducted after October? (I’m from Singapore (Singaporean), and I blog, taking my own sweet time to write on Islamic and social issues as and when I have the time and mood. Yes, would appreaciate your advice. (I’ve not registeres yet.)

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    • Michelle W. Mar 24th at 2:28 pm

      You don’t need to complete or publish an article every day — the course pushes you to write something each day, but what you write, how much, and whether you put it on your blog is up to you. That being said, the course will also repeat a few more times throughout 2015, so you can definitely wait for one that fits in with your schedule a bit more easily.

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  28. Vlindersag Mar 24th at 2:01 pm

    I suppose this is only for English blogging?

    Liked by 1 person

    • Michelle W. Mar 24th at 2:25 pm

      The assignments are presented in English, but you can write in any language you want. We always have non-English participants, and there will often be someone else (or several people) in the course who speaks your language.

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  29. Joiya Reid Mar 24th at 2:06 pm

    This will be my second Blogging U course and I am SUPER excited

    Liked by 1 person

  30. ryandan Mar 24th at 2:32 pm

    Hi Michelle, I started the course before but never completed it because of workload. This time around there are no excuses.

    Liked by 1 person

  31. Celeste's Quiet Ramblings Mar 25th at 2:41 am

    I can’t wait. So thankful that this is a free service to help us improve. Thanks bunches I’m excited😉

    Liked by 1 person

  32. start186 Mar 25th at 1:03 pm

    thanks full and i am interest for this course.. so.. what i must doing now??

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  33. d1v1nelyinspired Mar 25th at 10:59 pm

    Sounds like fun! Can’t wait to get started!

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  34. slskrobinson Mar 26th at 1:46 am

    I am looking forward to taking this course. Thank you.

    Liked by 1 person

  35. cchellis Mar 26th at 3:10 pm

    Thanks; I’m looking forward to the class. Will you offer the Photography class in May?! Please?
    Thanks!

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  36. GrowingBeans Mar 26th at 3:34 pm

    Just registered. I am an absolute blogging beginner and hope this will help-

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  37. Poulomi.M Mar 26th at 4:14 pm

    Hey.
    This is such a nice program. Am thinking of writing blog about food and travel. I think this will help me so much!

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  38. Debbie Choplin Mar 27th at 2:28 am

    New to blogging. Hoping to improve writing skills. It’s been ions since I’ve done much writing. Looking forward to the class.

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  39. michaelneil Mar 27th at 4:11 am

    This looks like a great course! I could definitely use some help with my writing.

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  40. nickiscribbles Mar 27th at 6:18 pm

    I’ve just registered to join as well. Excited and a little nervous as well but this may be just what I need to help prioritise my blog and help improve my writing. Looking forward to reading others as well.

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  41. 53knights Mar 28th at 12:32 pm

    I’ve signed in. This may push some of my drafts on the back burner but this sounds like fun!

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  42. Bill Housley Mar 28th at 2:42 pm

    I like to respond to prompt workshops like this with flash fiction. Not only is it my favorite type of writing to produce, but it fits into to my busy weekday schedule. This’ll be fun. I won’t blog the results unless I like them, but I’ll be trying to post the results as they come.

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  43. awritershelper Mar 29th at 3:55 am

    There is no “form” to register that I can find. Could someone email me one or something?

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  44. awritershelper Mar 29th at 6:09 pm

    It does not show up on my computer. I’m fairly computer savvy, just not seeing it. Is there another link somewhere?

    “Ready to register?

    We’re excited you’re joining us! Fill out this short form to get started:

    Note: you won’t receive an automated confirmation, but you’ll get a welcome email with full details just prior to the start of the course.”

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    • Michelle W. Mar 30th at 3:42 pm

      I’m not sure why you’re not seeing it, but you can also access it here:

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