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What is Summer Ink?
Summer Ink is a writing marathon designed to motivate you to draft a novel, memoir, thesis, or passion project one page at a time. No pressure. No gatekeeping. Just you, your ideas, and a community cheering you on.
How to join Summer Ink
Set your June goal
Decide how many words you want to write this month: 5k, 20k, or go for the full 50k challenge.
Write every day
Open your project, start writing, and update your word count as you go.
Track & finish strong
Use our daily tracker, charts, and streaks to stay motivated and complete your draft.
Preview the magic
A glimpse into the new Summer Ink experience inside livingwriter.
Track your friends' writing progress
Search by email to see how your friends are progressing this Summer Ink.
Badges you can earn
Writer badges
Summer Ink Newbie
Join for the 1st time.
Summer Ink Purist
Reach 50k words exactly on June 30th.
Summer Ink Rebel
Reach your custom word goal in 30 days
Planner
Use an outline or template.
Architect
Start with a brand new blank manuscript.
Dreamer
Write when inspiration strikes. No streaks required.
Ready to kick-start your best writing year?
Make June the month you finally finish your book. Join Summer Ink and use livingwriter’s powerful writing tools to stay focused, organized, and inspired.