An Extra 8 Hours & 27 Minutes Each Week — What Would You Do?

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Do you play video games?

What about games on your phone?

Here’s a data point I want to talk to you about:

The average gamer plays for 8 hours and 27 minutes each week
Some play up to 6 hours at a time

That number doesn’t include mindless phone games.

What could you do with an extra 8 hours and 27 minutes each week?

Bottom line: If you’re looking for extra time to create, think about your phone and think about video games.

65 Interesting Topics To Write About in 2023

When it comes to writing, there are a lot of things that can be interesting. But sometimes it can be hard to come up with topics to write about. That’s why we’ve put together this list of 65 interesting things to write about! Whether you’re looking for something to journal about, an essay topic, or something for your next short story, we’ve got you covered!

What are interesting topics to write about?

8 Reasons Why Your Online Writing Isn’t Working Right Now

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1. It’s only about you

Your perspective is unique and interesting — but no one likes “I” statements except for your therapist.

Your audience cares about their own problems. They are deeply invested in their own things. You are only reading this for your own benefit.

Even if we take a tremendously popular show that you watch and enjoy. Ultimately, it’s still about you — and the feelings you get from it — even as much as we want to say it’s about art.

You can bring your own lens to a specific niche, and then relate it to someone else.

That doesn’t mean that you should never discuss your products or services — refer to it when it makes sense.

2. You’re not writing enough to fail

If everything you publish is a home run, you’re probably doing it wrong.

That doesn’t mean being reckless.

But sometimes you need to consider topics that may be slightly outside of your normal wheelhouse. If it sinks, then so be it. But trying new things could help you take a new angle on tired topics.

Really, this is a call to adhere to an old cliche: don’t let perfection be the enemy of the good.

65 Things To Write In Your Journal in 2023

There are no rules when it comes to journaling–especially your own journal.

You can write about anything and everything that comes to mind.

But if you’re looking for some ideas of things to get started, here are 65 topics to consider writing about in your journal. From reflecting on your day-to-day experiences to exploring your thoughts and feelings on certain topics, to documenting memories and moments from your life, these prompts will give you a range of things to explore and write about.

So grab a notebook and pen, and get started!

The 41 Best Deep Topics to Write About in 2023

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As writers, we often find inspiration in the simplest things.

A favorite quote, a new experience, the beauty of nature. But sometimes, we need to go a little deeper.

That’s where these 41 deep topics are valuable as writing prompts.

They provide a wealth of inspiration for your writing, and can help you tap into your innermost thoughts and feelings.

Some of these topics are broad, others are serious. Don’t feel like you have to a solid point of view, or even a full-fledged essay or paragraph. Just begin with random thoughts or bullet points.

Later, you can return and shape your writing into something meaningful. As you continue to write, you will develop a point of view on these topics, and then revise your writing into a new piece.