National Day on Writing is also known as National Journalism day. The day is celebrated all over the country that is sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). Initially, the day was celebrated on November 12 but now the celebration date has changed. This wonderful day got official recognition through Senate resolutions in both 2009 and 2010. This is an amazing day to start and grow your writing habits.
National Day on Writing Date
National Day on Writing is celebrated on 20th October every year. Though the day celebrated in November initially for two times, it is now been celebrating in October. National Council of Teachers of English felt that writing needs greater attention and celebration. After that, they come up with plans to celebrate the day. This is your day to unleash your creativity in writing. Start to write your first chapter of a novel or poem or journal. You can write on any topic you like no matter if it is an essay or FB post.
Interesting Facts on National Day on Writing
There are some important and interesting facts associated with National Day on Writing. It is a usual tradition that writers always get less admiration and recognition all over the world. So the day is dedicated to paying honor and recognition to all the writers out there. Some of the important and interesting facts about National Day on Writing are mentioned below:
- In 2009 and 2010, National Day on Writing was observed on November 12.
- National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) sponsors to celebrate the day.
- NCTE has created the National Gallery of Writing to increase knowledge sharing and cooperation among all the writers.
- National Gallery of Writing is also known as Journalism day that is considered a fun holiday.
- There are almost 18,000 compositions submitted to the National Gallery of Writing so far.
- As a part of enriching writing, a new word is added to the English language every two hours.
- A lot of ghost words exist in dictionaries that are created for printing errors.
How to Celebrate National Day on Writing?
You can celebrate National Day on Writing in a variety of ways. Among all these, one of the best ways to celebrate the day is by writing something on your favorite topic. You can also keep track of your writing tasks on this day. Many people celebrate the day by playing some language games. So you can also participate in any language game and make the day memorable. This is also a great day for all to write on a topic that is out of one’s comfort zone. You can also celebrate the day by learning some uncommon words and their meaning.
National Day on Writing Wishes, Quotes, Messages
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When I create it’s like the Sun’s warmth touching my skin after a deluge of rain. I’m in my happy zone once again. — Lorna Kopp,
When I write, I share a little piece of my soul. And nothing makes me happier than giving back to the world that has already given me so much. — Racquel Narciso,
I write to take all the terror and tragedy and comedy and banality of life and wrestle it into something I can understand. — Kathleen Caron,
Writing is like breathing for me. It’s essential for my well-being. The joy I get from my words “moving” someone is immeasurable. — Christy Mossburg
Creating art or writing is God’s “voice” speaking through me for His glory. –Lin Sons
The pictures I draw and the words I write fill me with joy. Joy like the dish soap I use to wash my dishes. Joy like the children’s song. Joy that only comes from Jesus and a crayon and a pencil.
— Pamela Hodges
To know that my writing affects someone in a meaningful way, gives me joy. Then, I know my writing is worthwhile. — Joan Hall
I’m happy when I write. Using the gift God picked out for me, rather than packing it away in a closet. Each gift of writing is unique, like snowflakes he sprinkles over winter skies.
—- Anne Gollias Peterson
When I make something with my hands, I know that only I could make it – no one else can create exactly the same way. When we allow the universe to flow through us our ability to create is limitless.
—- Renee Baude,
Writing and creating illustrations makes me feel magical! — Cindy and Bruce,
When I write, I am partnering with God by telling both my story and His…all at the same time. — Caryn Jenkins Christensen,
Writing is an exercise in joyfulness. I write to share, in a beautiful way, the things that give me joy. — Erika Simone,
Writing makes me happy because when I write, it feels like I’m doing what I was born to do.
— James Prescott
Writing is a wonderful way to discover and experience life’s pains and joys. Writing is an amazing tool to deal with pain and find God’s comfort in the midst of it. Sharing those experiences and comforts with the world brings me joy. Writing is a way to discover and express fun and creativity. Sharing those expressions with the world also brings me joy.
— Sharon Rose Gibson
Today also…
National Day on Writing brings a great opportunity for writers as well as general people to have a dedicated day for writing. The day encourages people to pay honor and recognition to the writers not only in the country but also in the world. By participating in the celebration, you can have a lot of fun and learn many new and interesting things.
