Summer of Success Challenge

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Tracking & Visibility

● Accomplishments will be posted on an io. subgroup for this challenge. They can be reported all at once, or as they are accomplished, but the reporting is due on the 1st of each month for credit.

● A visual Accomplishment Board will be posted at a minimum of once a month after the reporting is finished. This post will be pinned to the top of the FB page and posted on the FB group page to foster a sense of friendly competition and motivation.

● A digital copy of the badge that is earned will be forwarded to them by email and can be displayed however they chose.

The goal is to celebrate the accomplishments, big or small, that move us forward!

Earn Badges

Writers will earn digital badges for achieving specific, measurable goals within each focus area. These badges will be themed (e.g., a quill for writing, a dollar sign for business, a lotus flower for self-care).

June Badges - Writing

● "Word Weaver" Badge: Complete and submit [Number] words of new content (e.g., 5,000 words) in a month. The goal is set by the participant and should be reasonable. It will be stated at the enrollment of the challenge. (The key is to set reasonable goals for the month. If you feel you can accomplish 1 page, 1 chapter, set a goal that will make you feel good without stressing you out.)

● "Deadline Dynamo" Badge: Successfully meets all assigned deadlines for a month. Specific deadlines are outlined at time of enrollment. and should reflect a deadline that has an ending within a reasonable time period. (Example: Outline - June 30, Chapter 1 first draft - July 1, etc.)

● "Revision Rockstar" Badge: Complete a significant revision of a piece of writing based on feedback. Specific goals are outlined at time of enrollment and should reflect a reasonable expectation for your sanity. (Example: Revision of chapters 1-6 for June, 6-12 for July, etc. with specifics for each month).

July Badges - Business

● “Business in Motion” Badge: Start with creating a mission statement for your writing. This isn’t meant to be perfect, but by creating this statement you are clarifying to yourself and others that you treat your writing in a business--like, professional manner.

● "Pitch Perfect" Badge: Write a blurb for a work in progress or completed works.

● "Content Catalyst" Badge: Publish [Number] blog posts, articles, or chapters (e.g., 3) in a month. Focus on 5 promotional posts in any social media that promote either your author image, a current/upcoming book, or the writing genre.

● "Portfolio Polisher" Badge: Create an Author One Page or Author Bio that focuses on you as an author and your work.

August Badges - Self-Care

● "Mindful Muse" Badge: Dedicate [Number] minutes (e.g., 30 minutes) per day/week/month for [Number] days a week to mindfulness practices (meditation, journaling, etc.).

● "Wellness Warrior" Badge: Engage in physical activity for [Number] minutes (e.g., 30 minutes) for [Number] days a week.

● "Skill Sharpener" Badge: Dedicate [Number] hours to learning a new skill or taking a course related to writing or well-being.

Overall Rewards (End of Three Months):

At the end of the three-month period, each writer will receive an overall reward based on the number and types of badges they've earned. You can tier these rewards to provide varying levels of recognition. Here are some ideas:

● "Bronze Scroll" Reward (e.g., 5-7 Badges): A $10 gift certificate to a bookstore, a fun "Award Certificate" (Digital & Printable) acknowledging their achievement.

● "Silver Quill" Reward (e.g., 8-10 Badges): A $10 gift certificate, and a Challenge Pen that is personalized for the event, a fun "Award Certificate" (Digital & Printable) acknowledging their achievement.

● "Golden Manuscript" Reward (e.g., 11+ Badges): A $10 gift certificate, a Challenge Pen, a fun "Award Certificate" (Digital & Printable) acknowledging their achievement, a Unique Piece of Swag: TBD that's both fun and useful, and a chance to go into a drawing for a free membership for 2026.

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