Scribble Ink Creative Challenge #05
Craft a Magnificent Matriarch: A Creative Writing Challenge Inspired by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
This creative challenge draws inspiration from the incredible novelist and essayist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Through the lens of matriarchal feminism, these activities invite all feminists – men, women, and people of all genders – to reflect, create, and reimagine what leadership, equality, and resilience mean in today’s world. Whether you’re developing characters, drafting an academic piece, or simply exploring your thoughts, these prompts will help you craft powerful narratives and meaningful discussions.
Dive into this short yet impactful activity that will push your creativity to new heights while exploring the depths of character development. Ready to get started?
How This Works
Watch the Video
Begin by watching the inspiring video below. Feel free to take notes if something resonates with you, but for now, make it a priority to enjoy the stillness and take it all in.Open the Creative Challenge
When you’re ready, click the ‘Take the Creative Challenge’ button below to access the interactive form.Complete the Activities
Work through the thoughtfully designed questions and prompts. Take your time, and feel free to refer back to key moments in the video for inspiration.Submit Your Responses
Once you’re happy with your answers, hit Submit. A copy of your responses will be emailed to you—perfect for saving in your preferred workspace or revisiting later.Save your answers for future use
After submission, check the box to receive a copy of your responses via email.
Use your answers as a personal reference or to build out other projects, like your business plan, creative portfolio, or journaling practice.
Want to refine your answers? Bookmark this page and revisit the form whenever you need a reset or creative boost.
By the end of this challenge, you will have crafted a magnificent matriarch – an embodiment of strength, resilience, and leadership rooted in feminism. These activities are more than just writing exercises; they are a call to action to reflect, create, and imagine a more inclusive, equitable world.
The material you develop through this challenge can serve as a launchpad for an opinion piece, your own Substack publication, an essay you’re working on, or even help flesh out a literary masterpiece that will inform your legacy library. Let’s create narratives that inspire, empower, and leave a lasting impact. Let’s get stuck in!
Inspiration
Take a moment to reflect on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s words. For a deeper dive, watch her TED Talk or read her essay, We Should All Be Feminists.
What Happens Next?
Once you’ve completed the Creative Challenge, here’s what’s next:
Get Your Answers
After submitting, check the box to receive a copy of your responses via email. Save them as a reference to revisit and build upon.Take Action
Use your answers to set clear goals, map out your next steps, or even kickstart your next creative project.Join the Scribble Ink Community
Enjoying this content? Subscribe to the Scribble Ink Community on Substack to stay updated with regular posts, exclusive insights, and creative inspiration.Celebrate Your Progress
Every step forward is worth celebrating. Whether it’s completing this creative challenge or taking the leap to share your ideas, you’re on your way to achieving your creative dreams!
Your journey has just begun—keep going! We can’t wait to see what you create.
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🚀 Creative Challenges Are Evolving!
I’ve been so inspired by how you’ve engaged with these challenges, and I want to keep making them even better. From Challenge #07 onwards, the interactive challenges will be exclusive to paid subscribers.
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