Scribble Ink Creative Challenge #07
Self-Assess Your Creative Process with Inspiring Lessons from Booker Prize-winning Author Bernardine Evaristo
Let’s take a moment to appreciate Bernardine Evaristo—a literary powerhouse with over forty years in the industry and eight published books to her name. She made history as the first Black woman to win the Booker Prize with Girl, Woman, Other.
In her Vogue Visionaries masterclass, Evaristo shares invaluable insights on how to kick-start your writing career, develop your style, get published, and use your voice for impact. Her advice is a treasure trove for writers at all stages.Let’s take a moment to appreciate Bernardine Evaristo—a literary powerhouse with over forty years in the industry and eight published books to her name. She made history as the first Black woman to win the Booker Prize with Girl, Woman, Other.
By the End of This Challenge, You Will Have:
Reflected deeply on your writing journey, voice, and career aspirations.
Assessed your publishing strategy and how it aligns with today’s industry trends.
Explored new methods for storytelling, feedback collection, and self-promotion.
Identified key life experiences that have shaped your writing.
Developed a stronger sense of your place within the writing community and the literary landscape.
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.
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!
The following content will help you identify your strengths, pinpoint areas for growth, and set realistic writing goals.
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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