WHAT'S THE CHALLENGE?
The 10 Songs Challenge started in 2016 to inspire both new & experienced songwriters to write 1 song, every day for 10 days straight.
Hosted by Emma McGann, the aim is to encourage creativity and help remind writers of their own abilities. It's of course free to take part! Emma's daily songs are shared to her YouTube channel throughout the challenge.
Writing prompts for each day are provided by Emma across socials and right here on the site. Find them below and insert your own interpretation of each prompt through your writing!
This years challenge starts on April 17th. Feel free to share the songs you write on social using #10SongsChallenge and tag @EmmaMcGann - be sure to join Emma's Discord and share your daily songs in our dedicated 10 Songs Challenge chat too.
Good luck and happy writing!
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writing prompts (2023)
DAY 1: 'DREAMWORLD'
E.G. ALIEN/HAPPY PLACE / ADVENTURE
DAY 2: 'AN INANIMATE OBJECT'
E.G. UNIQUE POV/WALLS/CAMERA
DAY 3: 'COLORS OF EMOTION'
E.G. RAGE/HAPPINESS/SPECTRUM
DAY 4: 'TIME TRAVEL'
E.G. HISTORY/MAKE A CHANGE/END OF AN ERA
DAY 5: 'SONG FOR THE SEASONS'
E.G. AUTUMN/CHRISTMAS/HALLOWEEN
DAY 6: 'SHADOWS'
E.G. LIGHT & DARK/ILLUSIVE/GHOSTS
DAY 7: 'THE SOUND OF SILENCE'
E.G. SOLITUDE/QUIET/ABANDONED
DAY 8: 'UNSENT LETTER'
E.G. TEXTS/LOST WORDS/APOLOGIES
DAY 9: 'PARALELL LIVES'
E.G. DESTINY/CONNECTION/CONTRAST
DAY 10: 'THE LAST PAGE'
E.G. INSPIRING BOOK/CONCLUSION/BITTER END
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