"365 Days of Writing is creating an exhilarating relationship within myself—a daily transmission of consistency, care, and consideration. Thank you, Geertje, for fortifying my writing through this thoughtfully-wrought series."
Elena Brower, bestselling author of Practice You, Softening Time and Hold Nothing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Every day, I eagerly await the email. It’s a delightful moment that energizes me! It reassures me that I can actually do it. (I’m secretly addicted). I don’t have to worry about making mistakes—I just clear my mind and write!”
Sanae Bihaki
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"I’m ‘only’ on day 70, but it’s been surprising and inspiring. I look forward to it every day. Thank you, Gertrude!”
Zdenka Wagenaar-Gorissen
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“A wonderful and accessible way to motivate yourself to write daily! It also lets you see your life from a different perspective. I’m nearly a year in, and I’ve managed to stick with it—a huge achievement for me. I’ve truly become someone who writes every day. Thank you, Gertrude!”
Coby Aarnoudse
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“Every day, I dive into my writing bubble, and it feels like a well-deserved moment just for me.”
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“I started on January 1st, and I absolutely love it! The topics are incredibly diverse—sometimes hilarious, sometimes challenging. But every day, I faithfully sit down with my timer for ten minutes of writing. Sometimes my thoughts wander, but that’s perfectly fine. As an experienced writer, I easily fill those ten minutes, and my pieces even have a beginning, middle, and end! After just one month, I’m pretty proud of myself. Now I have eleven creative months ahead! Bring on those prompts! I’m ready to write!”
Iris Knaap
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“It’s so much fun and full of surprises every day! Beautiful memories come alive, and sometimes I laugh at a prompt. Writing every day… wonderful! Highly recommended!”
Esther van Heerebeek
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“I look forward to your email every day; it’s such a delight. Sometimes I think, ‘what am I supposed to do with this?’, and then, voila, I end up writing even more than usual. I truly enjoy it. Thankfully, the year is still long.”
Andrea Aksu
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“Gertrude Couwenbergh is a unique writing coach. I’ve never met anyone who is NOT enthusiastic when she teaches writing.”
Frank Noë
Editor-in-Chief Schrijven Magazine
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“I’m so happy with it. The prompts Gertrude provides spark my brain’s ‘writing department’. It starts bubbling up there. Sometimes I skip a day, but that’s okay—the freedom feels great.”
Willemine Gort
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“Going through the prompts takes me to amazing places—sometimes grand, sometimes small. I pause in wonder afterward. And I still have 350 prompts to go. I’m so glad you brought this into the world and into my life. I look forward to the rest!”
Anouschka van der Doelen
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“So valuable because you don’t have to think about what to write. Just wonderful.”
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“Gertrude's metaphors dance on the edge of control, then suddenly grab you and land straight in your heart.”
Eveline Helmink
Editor-in-Chief of Happinez Magazine
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“I’ve been writing a prompt from Gertrude every day for over 200 days. I don’t want this writing year to ever end.”
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“I’m still so glad I signed up. A world that once seemed closed is opening more each day… Writing has become an endless stream of possibilities again.”
Wendy Beuningen
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“Every morning, my first thought is: what will today’s writing prompt be? It’s so wonderful to simply follow your thoughts without taking the lead. What a gift!”
Trudie van den Bos
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"This program is pure magic. The prompts surprise me—sometimes strange, sometimes inspiring—but they always lead me deeper inside. It's become a daily ritual I genuinely look forward to, one that draws creativity and clarity from my subconscious to the surface.”
Lizzie Lasater, Yoga Content Creator ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Highly recommended. Easy to start with, yet surprisingly deep. Those 10 minutes fly by, and there’s no shortage of inspiration. It’s also relaxing, and without realizing it, you process the experiences of your day.”
Silva van Aelst
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“I’m so happy with this... Every day, the inspiration and quotes that come with it... The feeling that even the smallest, silliest topics hide a whole world within them... Thank you, Gertrude, you’re amazing!”
Riet Karsenbarg
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“The emails are a great motivator and challenge me to write about topics I’ve never explored before. It can be confronting at times, but I’m convinced it always contributes to my writing development by providing so many insights. I connect much more deeply with my past.”
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“I’m now on day 74 and have started my second notebook. I’ve also inspired my youngest daughter to start. Age is no barrier for potential writers—I’m 88 and still enjoy responding to the prompts.”
Riet Hulst
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“I love it. Exploring a topic from so many angles is so enjoyable! It’s about looking into the past, the present, and the future. I see my surroundings differently now—in stores, how people talk to and with each other, how they interact with their children, how they wander around searching or decisively grab something and put it in their basket. I observe people on the street, alone or with others. In restaurants, it’s fascinating to see how people sometimes sit across from each other, each on their phone. I can imagine all sorts of stories about them. And then I write about it. I find writing delightful, especially in challenging times.”
Ineke Top
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“The daily emails are such a wonderful boost! It makes me so happy to know that something related to writing will arrive each day. The emails always bring a smile to my face.”
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“I started two weeks ago, and I’m already amazed by what surfaces. It’s so much fun!”
Gea
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“I’ve been doing this for 131 days now and haven’t skipped a single one. The prompts are surprising and often lead me to places I never expected. If I don’t like a prompt, I quickly write my way to an exit. Fun! Highly recommended.”
Myriam Deroulou
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"During the 365 days, I encountered aspects of myself that I never expected, memories that were deeply buried, and now I think more freely. My creativity has definitely increased, and empathy and honesty have become more accessible to me. I admire Geertje's craftsmanship and her ability to continually draw from this source!"
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“Thank you, Gertrude, for a wonderful and valuable year of writing! I finally pursued my dream… I started working on my book, and my manuscript has been officially approved. It will be published soon!”
Tjerkje Van der Leij
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"I don't have to think about what to write. I don't need to write full pieces or a perfect story. I just need to write... This makes it so that I (almost) every day write 'my story for Gertrude.'"
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“I’ve only been ‘on the journey’ for two days, and I already notice that my Instagram posts come easily, as if in a flow—just like during this daily writing adventure.”
Marit Karssens
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"This is genius. It’s one of the only emails I receive that I’m truly excited to open. The prompts ask high-level questions in a playful way. They can change your life.”
Max Strom, author of A Life Worth Breathing and There is No App for Happiness ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐