Breaking a Bad Habit
Write a first-person narrative exploring the psychological journey of overcoming a bad health habit. Discuss the initial denial, the challenges faced during periods of lapsing, and the eventual strategies and support systems that led to success.
Suggested length: An essay or article: 800 to 2,500 words
Start the clock
Pick a sprint, press start and keep going until it stops. Momentum beats polish on a first draft.
Make it yours
Three ways to take this prompt somewhere nobody else will.
- Cut every sentence that only repeats the one before it.
- Find one surprising fact and build around it.
- Use one example from your own life.
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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