An Original Content Blog.
Writers, artists, and photographers:
I want you to join in. For as long as you would like to motivate yourself to share your work with us. Keep going. Keep writing.
Twenty lines (or 250 words) or less, every day. Or one photograph a day. Genius or not. Put yourself out there.
If you’d like to be a part of this project and challenge, submit your work to me directly at melissa.hassard@yahoo.com … or, in the event you are responding to a challenge, in the comments section of that post.
And make this blog your second home. Or first, if you like.
Mi casa es su casa.
It should go without saying, but all contributors retain the rights to their own intellectual property. No reposting elsewhere or reprint without express permission of the author. And though it’s almost never necessary, Melissa has final say on content as Editor-in-Chief and Moderator. Thanks!
November 12, 2011 at 11:01 am
Sounds like a challenge. A tough one. Poetry needs me. hahahaha
November 12, 2011 at 11:03 am
It’s definitely a challenge, and you’re welcome to come on board! Let me know if you’d like to and we’ll get you set up.
November 27, 2011 at 7:04 pm
Ok, I’ll bite. I can do 20 lines or less a day.
November 27, 2011 at 7:06 pm
Oh, now that’s just fabulous! Welcome aboard!
October 6, 2012 at 7:35 am
Hello everybody, am new to this whole blogging-thing, started my own blog just a few minutes ago and stumbled across your site and loved the idea….i would very much like to contribute poetry, but i am not an english native speaker, is that a problem? how do i sign in?
lots of love
franza
October 6, 2012 at 9:15 am
Hello, Franza,
It’s not a problem at all and we would love to have you, and encourage you to submit in whatever language you feel best represents each piece of work, or both if you wish to do that, too. We have visitors from all over the world and bloggers that contribute in different languages at times. I’ll send an invitation through WordPress for you to Accept. If you have any technical questions or any questions about 20 Lines in general, please don’t hesitate to write to me directly at melissa.hassard@yahoo.com.
Welcome!
Melissa
October 6, 2012 at 2:07 pm
Thanks Melissa for the nice and prompt reply, will do, cause i have a few questions…so looking forward to engage in a creative process with you guys!!!
franza
December 6, 2011 at 11:18 pm
Here I am…. hand me my uniform and I’ll do my work *s*
Thanks !
Lori
February 5, 2012 at 2:20 pm
Sounds like something I need at the moment… The challenge of writing… Thank you…
March 15, 2012 at 1:28 pm
This sounds like the best way for me to stop getting myself in my way :) I would love to join the challenge if I may…
March 19, 2012 at 6:22 pm
I’m game! Sign me up!
March 19, 2012 at 8:06 pm
You got it!! Welcome aboard!! Will send the WordPress invitation shortly.
Melissa Hassard
March 19, 2012 at 9:47 pm
Thanks!
April 30, 2012 at 12:57 pm
Well, that seems wonderful. I have been following this blog now for a while and I surely did love this exercise. I would love to be a part of it. :)
April 30, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Please do join us — we’d love to have you! I’ll send up a flare for you! Welcome aboard!!
Cheers,
Melissa
May 5, 2012 at 1:56 pm
sounds good to me, count me in. It is time I write.
May 16, 2012 at 4:37 pm
Consider me in….. Sounds like a great challenge = )
May 16, 2012 at 4:45 pm
Wonderful! Glad to have you!
Melissa
May 16, 2012 at 4:52 pm
Thank you. How do I post on your site?
May 17, 2012 at 1:39 pm
I would love the experience of this exercise …!
May 17, 2012 at 3:39 pm
Wonderful!! So glad to have you and welcome aboard!!
May 22, 2012 at 5:46 pm
I would love to give this a try just learning to “Share” @56 lol
May 22, 2012 at 5:55 pm
Awesome! Welcome aboard!
I’ll send a message through WordPress to invite you … You just accept the invitation and you’re ready to go!
Yay.
Best,
Melissa
May 22, 2012 at 6:41 pm
Thank You
May 22, 2012 at 6:40 pm
Just trying to see if I can get in here.
May 22, 2012 at 7:05 pm
Hi. You should have received an e-mail from WordPress with an invitation for you to accept. Let me know! Melissa.Hassard@yahoo.com
Melissa Hassard
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May 22, 2012 at 7:34 pm
OK I thought I had accepted invite if you sent it to myremmy@hotmail.com
May 22, 2012 at 7:34 pm
THANKS!
May 25, 2012 at 11:50 am
Please may I join too?
I’m good at doing lines – especially when I’ve been naughty :)
Alex
May 25, 2012 at 5:36 pm
Sure thing, Alex … and welcome aboard! I’ll send you an invitation right now! — Melissa
May 31, 2012 at 10:44 am
Ummmm…I’m nervous that I can’t keep up…BUT I’m in.
May 31, 2012 at 10:56 am
Awesome!! I’ll send the invitation through WordPress right away. Welcome aboard!
May 31, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Thanks!
June 1, 2012 at 7:48 am
Good morning,
Just came across the blog and I believe to now be home. I would love to partake in the production of these fine, cathartic (in both senses of the word…) installments but will be away from the allure of the monitor for most of the coming summer. After that though, please count me in on your project!
Additionally, while I’m still around, I started …something…on my own blog today, Chronicles of A Philomath. I wrote the introduction to a story and am encouraging other writers to add to it by attaching comments. If this sounds like a pleasant distraction for your team, let them know! I’d be glad to have their help.
Z|BROKAW
June 1, 2012 at 8:38 am
Oh, my goodness. We would love to have you whenever you are ready to come on board! I am away from my laptop this morning, but will go ahead and add you as soon as I can, and then you can come ancho as you please. What a thrill! Cannot wait to get to know you through your words.
With warm regards,
Melissa Hassard
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July 24, 2012 at 2:49 pm
Melissa did you get my email.
BTW your yahoo mail link is not working.
July 24, 2012 at 10:37 pm
My yahoo mail is working, Harry, it’s just not linked on this page.
Thanks for the heads’ up though!
June 2, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Hey Melissa,
I would love to give it a try! I am passionate about photography as well as writing, I am certainly on board to experience the upcoming hurricane of challenges.
Regards,
-Naima.
June 17, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Hello! Hello! Count me in please!
June 17, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Wonderful!! Welcome aboard!!
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June 17, 2012 at 9:02 pm
I would love to be part of this blog, so much talent!
June 20, 2012 at 3:20 am
I’m game. Thanks for making this site.
June 23, 2012 at 12:26 pm
I could really use the push to create something every day because I don’t typically make myself do it like I should.
June 24, 2012 at 9:27 am
This project is about finding your own discipline within the structure of a nurturing community. Would you like to join us?
June 24, 2012 at 1:56 pm
I would love to.
June 26, 2012 at 12:22 am
By now you should have received an e-mail generated from WordPress. If you haven’t, let me know. If you’ve changed your mind, no problem … It will expire 7/2. But we’d love to have you join us! … so consider doing it, at least for a month if you can. :) M.
June 26, 2012 at 12:29 am
Looking forward to having you aboard …
June 30, 2012 at 9:49 pm
Thank you for posting my first entry to your blog-I look forward to reading others and continuing to submit to your site!
June 30, 2012 at 10:55 pm
Im having trouble finding how I “log in” to your site in order to write a blog entry-I see my “How to grow a garden” piece on the 20 lines site-now I would like to try the “homesick” entry. Is there some way I connect to a site under your blog when I want to write here?
July 1, 2012 at 11:53 am
Hi there! So you’d like to join us? I’ll need to add you as a contributor … Watch your e-mail for a message from WordPress inviting you to contribute.
July 2, 2012 at 10:19 pm
Is this either photography or writing or can one switch back and forth as the mood strikes?
July 2, 2012 at 11:23 pm
Oh, yes, you can switch back and forth and several of us do. Would you like to join us?
July 3, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Definitely. If I used the same material as in daily blog posts is that cheating or accepted practice?
July 4, 2012 at 3:13 am
Hey, i came to know about beebeesworld suggested me to pay this blog a visit and i am really amazed , and encouraged to join you . This is beautiful. Though iI mostly stick to writing but now I feel photography isn’t that bad as well, in fact not bad at all , I like it:)Can i join u?
July 4, 2012 at 7:50 am
Of course — We’d love to have you join us!
July 4, 2012 at 9:55 am
Thnx, whats the process, i clicked on the join button, will i get an email or something?I am new to world of blogging so please help
July 4, 2012 at 5:14 pm
Interested….tell me more…..
July 5, 2012 at 8:08 pm
Thank you for your interest! 20 Lines is a community of writers and photographers who build our own discipline in the midst of a nurturing environment. You are welcome and encouraged to join us and write daily, or as often as life allows. If you would like to join us, just let me know! –Melissa
July 5, 2012 at 10:55 pm
YES, may I send the link of the posting from my blog each day? pls advise
July 6, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Hi I think I posted in the wrong place but I would love to submit poems and photos here. Thank you.
July 7, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Hopefully by now you’ve received your invitation to join us. We look forward to getting to know you and reading/viewing your work!
July 6, 2012 at 9:06 pm
Hello! Timzauto has been posting some of my livejournal entries on here, and has got me interested in your blog! I would love to join!!! :)
Thanks,
Jen
July 7, 2012 at 2:57 am
Great idea and thanks for the avenue to learn. I’d like to contribute, please. Many thanks!
July 7, 2012 at 4:24 pm
By now, you should have received an invitation to join us. Hope you will!
July 16, 2012 at 5:29 am
Hi, I may need a re-send, Thanks
July 7, 2012 at 6:52 am
Would love to join! Primary blog is mental health-based but my writing blog is linked on the page – if quality is a factor. Would have to switch out with photos – do they have to be pro-caliber pictures & do they need extensive narratives? Sorry, I would go through the site now but woke at 4am & need to crash back into bed now. Thanks in advance for your time :) Oh, & magical concept!
July 7, 2012 at 6:03 pm
Hopefully by now you’ve received an invitation to join us. Welcome aboard and let me know if you have any questions! — Melissa
July 7, 2012 at 9:55 pm
Oh wonderful, thank you!!!!
July 15, 2012 at 10:29 pm
Hmmm, I never saw an e-mail, where would the invite have gone? Thank you Melissa!!!
July 11, 2012 at 7:50 am
I have written poems and taken photos that I like and would like to see if they touch anyone else. I’m looking forward to posting. As I understand it we are posting on a daily basis and all the likes from all our posts are collectively totaled, is that the process? Sounds like a lot of work for someone….lol I’m game.
July 11, 2012 at 7:54 am
Nah, we don’t actually count lines around here. The point is to sit yourself down to write (or photograph) daily, to exercise those muscles and share in the creative process within a community of others doing the same thing. If you’d like to share previous works, that’s fine, but please do write with us as well. 20 Lines a Day, Genius or Not. We just want you writing.
Wanna join? I’ll send you an invitation. Looking forward to reading you.
Melissa
July 11, 2012 at 11:05 pm
I think that this concept is a great one. I tried writing a poem a day on my old blog, but I was not very successful. Perhaps it was because I was trying to do it solo. I would like to see if I could manage working in a community of artists who seem to be supportive and talented as well. Please send me an invite!
July 12, 2012 at 8:05 am
Welcome! I think you’ll find it motivating and inspiring to write alongside us. Glad you’ve joined us!
Best, Melissa
July 17, 2012 at 11:45 am
Sounds interesting… count me in!
July 17, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Word ;-)
July 20, 2012 at 1:51 am
I’ll give it a try – a photo a day, okay :) Can the work be from different blogs? I have a photo blog (or, 3) and another blog in which I do more writing than photography, although it has both. I’m happy to have found this blog! I can share the ‘trail’ that led me here, if you like. lv
July 20, 2012 at 5:07 am
ooh – please can i come and play too?
July 20, 2012 at 5:15 am
i am probably just being a techno-moron but how exactly do we post our 20 lines?
July 20, 2012 at 9:35 am
Hi there!
You need a WordPress account, for starters. Then I can invite you to play! — Melissa
July 20, 2012 at 11:39 pm
Hello there…I am a bit behind here. Is this a weekly writing/photography challenge or daily? Everyone is so excited…shaken out of those Summer doldrums it appears.
Gary
July 21, 2012 at 4:40 am
Gary — Great question. 20 Lines is a daily effort — one photograph or piece of writing each day. The contests have evolved along with the community, and are theme-based prompts and challenges which run weekly. And yes, I believe you are correct in that they seem to be generating excitement! I would encourage you to join us if you have any interest.
Thank you for visiting and taking the time to comment. Hope you’ll come back often.
With warm regards,
Melissa
July 21, 2012 at 10:03 am
Well Melissa and Tim, one thing is evident…I am not a poet. I am not sure how to post to this refreshing effort….here is a link to my blog and my effort..
http://swittersb.wordpress.com/2012/07/21/camping-bestowing-blessings-renewal/
I need to find some ice for my brain!
July 21, 2012 at 8:41 pm
Gary it is an awesome poem …please be proud … :) Tim
July 21, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Hello Melissa, i have just posted my first poem so that i can become a contributor, Harry.
July 21, 2012 at 8:45 pm
Don’t you own the Poets Corner blog Harry ..?
July 22, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Poets Corner is my blog, but i see you have already been to it :)
July 22, 2012 at 3:24 pm
yes I have …I also posted your icon to my blog as well ..
July 22, 2012 at 3:52 pm
Thanks Tim, can you tell me your user namer in personal settings please.
July 22, 2012 at 3:55 pm
I was just at you blog, do you have poetry of your own to post.
July 22, 2012 at 4:01 pm
http://anexerciseindiscipline.wordpress.com/2012/07/20/sleep-walking/ one posted the other day ….
July 22, 2012 at 3:58 pm
yes I do …most is posted to 20 lines or less …user name is timzauto
July 23, 2012 at 10:46 pm
Been watching from afar, sign me up. I hope I can keep up
July 23, 2012 at 11:04 pm
You got it! Welcome aboard!
July 23, 2012 at 11:05 pm
I wanna join. It’ll be fun. Kudos!
July 24, 2012 at 2:05 am
can i join?i do really love to write poems..our every little things that comes in my mind…
July 24, 2012 at 7:24 pm
You should have gotten an invitation to join us by now … Let me know if you did not! Melissa
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July 29, 2012 at 1:00 am
I would like to join. Will you please sign me up. Thank you very much. :)
July 31, 2012 at 1:56 am
What the heck. I’ve been avidly reading this blog for the past couple of weeks and I love the submissions from the entire community here. I’d like to join if you are taking in new contributors.
July 31, 2012 at 6:27 pm
Would love to have you! I’ll send an invitation through WordPress and join us!
July 31, 2012 at 7:40 am
so…how does this work exactly? i’m at comenovember.wordpress.com, but i’m interested as i’ve been following for a little over a week now…what’s the gist of it exactly…i can be reached on my blog or at comenovember82@gmail.com
July 31, 2012 at 6:27 pm
This blog is both antidote to writers’ block as well as a community where we offer up writing and photography challenges and prompts meant to inspire. It is a nurturing and encouraging atmosphere with a touch of healthy competition. We enjoy each other and have fun while we work on our craft. Hope you’ll consider joining us! Write to me directly with questions at melissa.hassard@yahoo.com. Cheers, Melissa
August 5, 2012 at 8:36 pm
Hmm now this sounds interesting and it will give me a chance to indulge the amateur photog in me. I’ll have to dig out my poetry book. Alright count me in I wanna join up!
August 8, 2012 at 10:20 am
Welcome! And forgive my delay … Technical issues on my side for the last few days. Glad you’re aboard!
August 10, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Ok I’m totally IN!!! Would LOVE to be part of this too!!
August 10, 2012 at 9:19 pm
Welcome! We look forward to having you with us! :)
Look for your invitation via a WordPress e-mail.
Cheers!
Melissa
August 20, 2012 at 5:00 am
Hi. Looks interesting. Not sure how it works but would be keen to give it a try.
August 20, 2012 at 9:05 am
Would love to have you join us. I will send a WordPress invite to join us as an Author, and then you can begin writing and photographing alongside us.
August 20, 2012 at 9:13 am
Thank you. Look forward to it.
August 20, 2012 at 12:23 pm
Welcome!!
August 20, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Sounds like fun
August 21, 2012 at 8:45 am
It IS fun. Consider joining us!
August 21, 2012 at 9:04 am
I am considering it……
August 21, 2012 at 9:37 am
Wonderful! Just let me know!
August 21, 2012 at 11:56 am
I will, when I made up my mind
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August 28, 2012 at 10:21 pm
Hi,
I’d like to join your community. My blog is karenwalcott.wordpress.com.
August 28, 2012 at 10:40 pm
We’d love to have you, Karen. I’ll send the invitation through WordPress!
September 3, 2012 at 10:28 am
I would love to join you all. I am more on the photography side though. I follow your blog daily! Thanks so much!
September 3, 2012 at 10:58 am
We’d love to have you!
I’ll send your invitation through WordPress. It will give you “Author” status and this will allow you to contribute!
Thank you and welcome aboard!
Melissa
September 3, 2012 at 11:25 am
Yay! Thanks so much Melissa! :)
September 4, 2012 at 9:32 am
I would LOVE to do this. Please tell me what to do. Thank you!!
September 4, 2012 at 11:11 am
And we would LOVE to have you!
I’ll send the invitation through WordPress! Watch for it!!
September 4, 2012 at 11:14 am
Thank you so much!!!
September 5, 2012 at 2:38 pm
I would love to be with 20Line or Less. am i late?
Could i ?
September 5, 2012 at 7:46 pm
Of course you can. (Did you Tweet to me today as well? Someone did and I do not have an address for them!)
September 10, 2012 at 6:45 pm
Have you sent me any invitation ? As i didn’t see one. And well i did not tweet you the other day ^^ maybe other person though. But thank you so much for your fast reply. I hope to hear from you again.
September 9, 2012 at 11:54 pm
Hi I would love to join this great community of artists, can you put me on?
September 26, 2012 at 7:17 am
Hi, I was recommended to check this site out by a blogger friend of mine, I’d love to be a part of this! Can I still join? x
September 26, 2012 at 9:26 am
Yep, you sure can! We’d love to have you. Look for an invitation in e-mail through WordPress to join in! Nice to meet you and welcome aboard!
September 26, 2012 at 8:17 pm
Great! Thank you so much! I’ve just accepted the invitation. Do I send my bio to your email address? x
October 4, 2012 at 4:10 am
I’d like a try out too please – used to do a 100 lines at school
October 5, 2012 at 4:53 am
What a brilliant idea! I would love to join in! Gotta get my thinking cap on I think
October 5, 2012 at 8:30 am
Welcome! You should have an invitation in your e-mail!
Melissa
November 1, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Hey :) I LOVE this idea! Exactly what the internet was made for!
I’d love to contribute towards this
November 2, 2012 at 1:13 pm
By now you should have received an invitation to join us. I hope you’ll consider accepting the invitation and challenge! And welcome aboard!
November 27, 2012 at 6:08 am
Melissa I have nominated you for a Beautiful Blogger Award if you wish to collect it. I admire what you are doing for us fellow writers and by nominating you hopefully will encourage more people to visit and join your wonderful site. Thank you for being supportive of me.
November 27, 2012 at 9:42 am
This is very kind. You are more than generous, and thank you so, so much! I’ll accept this on behalf of the entire 20 Lines community, who every day grows, inspires, challenges itself and produces amazing work.
December 4, 2012 at 10:27 pm
Hi, I’d love to contribute, if I may! Looks like great fun! :)
December 5, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Fantastic! Welcome!
December 18, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Hi there!
On the process of setting up my blog yesterday, I came across 20 lines A Day and immediately fell in love with the concept!
If its possible, I would love to contribute in my own tiny way!
Eagerly awaiting a reply!
Thank you :)
March 6, 2013 at 7:03 am
Please may I join?
March 6, 2013 at 7:28 am
Yes! Wendy, I will be home late this morning and send you an invitation to join us! Be watching for it!
Thanks so much and welcome!
Melissa
March 6, 2013 at 8:26 am
Many thanks indeed!
March 6, 2013 at 8:27 am
Many thanks
March 20, 2013 at 3:54 am
Hi Melissa,
I’d love to join you guys! How do I get on board?
Thanks so much!
March 20, 2013 at 8:20 am
Tanya, hello and welcome to 20 Lines! We’d love to have you on board. I’ll send an invitation over shortly from WordPress — be on the lookout for it!
March 21, 2013 at 3:45 am
Thank you! :) Look forward to jumping aboard
March 21, 2013 at 9:10 am
We’re glad to have you! Let me know if you don’t receive the invitation today — it should already be waiting for you in your inbox. :) Have a beautiful day!
March 23, 2013 at 10:48 am
Thanks so much Melissa! I’ve got it! :)
April 2, 2013 at 12:03 pm
deseo participar…saludos
April 2, 2013 at 1:26 pm
Bienvenidos!
April 2, 2013 at 3:02 pm
muchas gracias
April 4, 2013 at 10:59 am
would love to join!!!
April 4, 2013 at 12:52 pm
Awesome! Look for your invitation in e-mail. And welcome!!
April 14, 2013 at 1:34 am
Would love to join your blog.My poems have been published in print and I would love to share them.
April 16, 2013 at 2:50 pm
Send me an invitation! I love reading and writing poetry.
April 18, 2013 at 8:42 am
I sent you one! Let me know if you don’t’ receive it. Welcome!!
April 16, 2013 at 4:18 pm
is this a place for professional only?
April 18, 2013 at 8:41 am
We have writers in all stages of their writing career. If you think you’d like to join us, let me know!
Melissa
May 15, 2013 at 5:57 pm
I would be very much interested in joining this group- I like being creative for in creativity I find my repose. Hoping to be a part of this creative journey together.
Thanks,
Swati Lahiri
May 15, 2013 at 9:37 pm
We’d love to have you! Look for an invitation coming to your e-mail from WordPress to join us!
Welcome!
Melissa