It’s been a year since we embarked on the world cruise on the Borealis. During those 101 days I managed to write a poem a day.

A Poet’s Journey to Creative Discipline

January 13, 2025 ~ Leave a comment ~ Edit”A Poet’s Journey to Creative Discipline”

Origins of the 100 Day Project

Michael Bierut created the 100 Day Project as an assignment for his graduate graphic design students at the Yale School of Art. The project was designed to encourage creativity, discipline, and consistent practice among his students[5]. Bierut assigned students to choose a design operation they could repeat every day for 100 days, roughly the length of a semester[9]. The only requirements were that the chosen operation had to be repeated daily and documented for eventual presentation.

Evolution and Themes

Since its inception, the project has evolved to include various themes and prompts:

– Personal Experience Themes

– Sensory and Descriptive Prompts

– Perspective-Based Prompts

– Emotional and Psychological Themes

– Creative Imagination Prompts

My Personal Journey

Initially, I thought, “This is silly, and I’ll never be able to keep it up.” Past attempts to write daily were often derailed by life events. However, the 100 Day Project presents an exciting opportunity to develop a consistent writing habit and produce a substantial body of work[1]. The recommended short daily time commitment seems manageable, even while at sea for 60% of the time without internet access.

How to Participate

1. Join the project and sign up for a newsletter at https://www.the100dayproject.org/

2. Set a clear goal for your poetry (in my case, writing a book)

3. Commit to writing a poem daily (10-15 minutes recommended)

Tips for Success

– Start small and be realistic about your goals[1]

– Prepare in advance by setting up a dedicated space and informing those around you[1]

– Use excitement to get started, but rely on discipline to finish[4]

– Make the writing process as easy as possible to maintain consistency[4]

By following these suggestions, you can create a more engaging and informative blog post about your 100 Day Poetry Challenge journey.

If you want to read up further blog references on poets who had done the 100 day challenge then here are some references