Radical Compression
When you only have 280 characters, every word matters. Subtext becomes essential. You learn to imply rather than explain.
Social Media Story also explores a genuinely contemporary form. Stories told through texts, tweets, and posts have become a recognizable genre.
One Post at a Time
Choose your format: tweets (280 characters), texts (160 characters), or status updates. Then tell a complete story through a series of posts.
Each post has a strict character limit. You'll need to convey plot, character, and emotion in fragments.
The story unfolds one post at a time.
Related Exercises
Basic Practice
The simplest way to build your daily writing habit—just you, a timer, and words on the page.
Interval Training
Structured writing sprints with built-in breaks—perfect for building stamina without burning out.
Blind Mode
Write without seeing your text—trust your instincts and discover what emerges when you can't self-edit.
Character Monologues
Write monologues for different character types and develop your ability to create distinct voices.
Story Dice
Roll for random story elements—characters, settings, objects—and weave them into your narrative.
Flash Fiction
Craft complete stories in exactly 100 words—every word must earn its place.
Tighten Up
Practice the art of concise writing—learn to say more with fewer words.
POV Swap
Write the same scene from three different perspectives and discover how point of view transforms a story.
Timed Sprint
Race the clock and push your writing speed—see how many words you can produce when time is tight.
Morning Pages
Stream-of-consciousness writing with gentle nudges—clear your mind and access deeper creativity.
Alphabet Challenge
A playful constraint that sharpens your vocabulary—each sentence must start with the last letter of the previous one.
First Line Continuation
Skip the blank page—start from a compelling opening line and see where it takes you.