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30 Days of Writing with Pleasure

a free daily video series

January 1-30, 2026

Kick off your writing year with a daily dose of pleasure!

Sign up to receive free daily prompts inviting you to write with pleasure for at least 25 minutes a day every day throughout the month of January 2026.

If you’re already a subscriber to Helen’s Word (Helen Sword’s newsletter on Substack), follow these simple steps to opt in to the 30-day challenge:

1. Navigate to your Settings page via www.substack.com/settings.

2. Click on Helen’s Word.

3. Scroll down to “Notifications” and slide the toggle next to the 30 Days of Writing with Pleasure section. A green toggle means you’ve signed up!

If you’re not a subscriber to Helen’s Word, you can sign up below for free. From December 31st, you’ll begin to receive daily, pleasure-focused writing prompts designed to restart, reset, and reinvigorate your writing practice. You’ll also receive Helen’s regular twice-weekly newsletter posts packed with colorful writing news and inspiration.

We’d love to see you there!