Day 4: One more thing…
You’d be surprised how many people skip this.
On my very first day as a journalist, I wrote a piece (as required by my job description) and sent it to the editor. I wasn’t sure it was good enough, but he read it, nodded, and said it wasn’t bad at all.
Before I could sigh in relief, he frowned: “But where’s your title?”
It had never even crossed my mind. Yes, articles need titles.
And it’s no small thing either. You’d be surprised how many people skip titles — or worse, give their work generic ones like “Journal entry number 34513.”
The truth is, titles (or subject lines, or the first lines in a caption) are what make people decide to read or not. They signal clarity and intention before the reader even reaches the text.
So, don’t be Sabina on her first day in the newsroom. Title your texts and be purposeful about it.
Prompt (pleasure, not homework 😎)
Write about one mistake in your line of work that others could avoid. Share the story and the lesson.
Rules (daily reminder):
☕ Pick a time and tie it to a ritual (morning coffee, evening tea).
⏱ Write for 25 minutes — no less. More only if you’re in the flow.
🎶 Music helps stay in the flow (here’s a suggested playlist).
🪑 Show up anyway. Even if you don’t feel like it, stay with the page. Write anything, doodle.
🌎 Write in your preferred language. English, Romanian, German — Fehler? Niemals, ich bin perfekt.
📓 Write on your laptop or in a notebook. Writing by hand can help you focus (any old notebook will do).
✍️ Make it yours. If today’s theme doesn’t click, write about something else that’s on your mind. The point is to show up for 30 days.
💌 Optional: Shrug & Send. Give your text a title (or great first line - marketers call it a “hook”) and share it. LinkedIn is a good channel for sharing a career story and valuable lessons.
And speaking of sharing, this challenge is free to join. If you find it helpful and think others would enjoy it…