Diet, Health, & Fitness writing prompt

One Week of Wellness

Document a week of attempting to implement a new health trend. Detail each day’s activities, your expectations, and the outcomes, including how it affected your physical and mental health.

Suggested length: An essay or article: 800 to 2,500 words

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  1. Cut every sentence that only repeats the one before it.
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Writing health and fitness

Feel better in body or mind, with evidence behind it.

Health books cover exercise, diet, sleep and mental health for general readers. Readers will change how they live based on what you write, so trust is everything.

What readers expect

  • Advice backed by research
  • Credentials or lived experience
  • Programs readers can follow
  • Encouragement, not shame

A tip before you start

Cite your sources and say what your expertise is. A health book without credibility is a hard sell to publishers and readers.

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