Idea Starters for Writers—Calendar Days—October’s Crazy Holidays & Special Occasions
by Edie Melson @EdieMelson
Idea Starters for Writers—Calendar DaysAre you looking for a unique article idea to pitch to a magazine? What about a different blog post or a social media update that gets everyone's attention? Today may be just what you're looking for—it’s time again for Calendar Days. These aren't just fun to read. They’re also a great way to jumpstart our creativity and a fun writing prompt idea.
In addition, calendar days are great conversation starters for social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, especially when two contrasting holidays fall on the same date or if you can personalize them to someone you know. Here are some that stood out to me this month:
I can't help but giggle at the holidays that fall on the same date this month, like October 30 has Create a Great Funeral Day and Frankenstein Day . That just hits me as ironic. And personally, I think of Cathy Baker, a wonderful poet, on October 1, Poetry Appreciation Day, Lisa Jordanon October 3 for Card Making Day , and finally, I can't help but remember Julia Tomiak on October 16, Dictionary Day . I just love her Diary of a Word Nerd blog!
October Holidays, Special Days & Downright Crazy Days
October is:International Drum MonthNational Diabetes MonthLupus Awareness MonthNational Vegetarian MonthAmerican Pharmacist MonthNational Pizza MonthAdopt a Shelter Dog MonthNational Popcorn Popping MonthSarcastic MonthDomestic Violence Awareness MonthNational Bullying Prevention MonthClergy Appreciation MonthBreast Cancer Awareness MonthFair Trade MonthCookie MonthComputer Learning Month
Weekly CelebrationsWeek 1:Customer Service WeekGet Organized Week
Week 2:Pet Peeve WeekGreat Books WeekFire Prevention Week
Week 3:Pastoral Care WeekFreedom From Bullies WeekNational Friends of Libraries Week
Week 4:Red Ribbon WeekInternational Magic Week
Daily CelebrationsOctober 1CD Player DayPoetry Appreciation DayWorld Vegetarian DayLace DayInternational Coffee DayOlder Peoples Day
October 2National Custodial Worker DayName Your Car DayInternational Day of Non-violenceWorld Smile DayFarm Animals Day
October 3Virus Appreciation DayCard Making DayInternational Frugal Fun DayTechies DayWorld Card MakingBoyfriends Day
October 4Improve Your Office DayShip in a Bottle DayNational Golf DayNational Frappe DayNational Taco Day
October 5Country Inn Bed & Breakfast DayDo something Nice DayWorld Day of Bullying PreventionWorld Teachers Day
October 6Mad Hatter DayCome and Take it DayPhysician Assistant Day
October 7Bathtub DayFrappe DayWalk to School Day
October 8World Sight DayWorld Octopus Day
October 9World Egg DayNational Pro-Life Cupcake Day (http://cupcakesforlife.com)Curious Events DayFire Prevention DayLeif Erikson DayMoldy Cheese Day
October 10World Porridge DayHug a Drummer DayWorld Homeless DayCake Decorating DayHandbag DayUniversal Music DayNational Angel Food Cake Day
October 11It’s My Party DayClergy Appreciation Day
October 12Old Farmer’s DayColumbus DayWorld Arthritis DayNative American DayMoment of Frustration DayCookbook Launch Day
October 13Face Your Fears DayAda Lovelace Day (Read about the first female computer programmer, daughter of Lord Byron)International Skeptics Day
October 14Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work & School Day World Maths DayEmergency Nurses DayBe Bald and Free DayNational Dessert Day
October 15Chicken Cacciatore DayConflict Resolution DayWhite Cane Safety Day
October 16Boss’s DayDictionary Day (Julia Tomiak)Steve Jobs DayFeral Cat Day
October 17Sweetest DayBridge DayWear Something Gaudy DaySpreadsheet DayMulligan Day
October 18Chocolate Cupcake DayWorld Toy Camera DayWorld Menopause DayNo Beard Day
October 19Clean Your Virtual Desktop DayEvaluate Your Life Day
October 20Information Overload DayBrandied Fruit DayInternational Sloth Day
October 21Apple DayCount Your Buttons DayNational Pumpkin Cheesecake DayReptile Awareness Day
October 22Caps Lock DaySmart is Cool DayNational Nut Day
October 23iPod DayTV Talk Show Host DayNational Mole Day
October 24United Nations DayMake a Difference DayNational Bologna Day
October 25Sourest DayMother-in-Law DayInternational Artists DayPunk for a Day DayWorld Pasta Day
October 26Howl at the Moon DayNational Mincemeat Day
October 27Black Cat DayNational Tell a Story Day (in Scotland and the UK)Navy Day
October 28Plush Animal Lover’s DayAnimation Day
October 29Internet DayHermit DayNational Frankenstein Day (Different from Frankenstein Friday)National Cat Day
October 30Create a Great Funeral DayChecklist DayFrankenstein FridayNational Candy Corn Day
October 31National Caramel Apple DayNational Magic DayCarve a Pumpkin DayHalloween
Now let's do a little brainstorming for next month. What are some of your favorite days from the list and how do you propose using them?
Don't forget to join the conversation!
Blessings,
Edie
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Idea Starters for Writers—Calendar DaysAre you looking for a unique article idea to pitch to a magazine? What about a different blog post or a social media update that gets everyone's attention? Today may be just what you're looking for—it’s time again for Calendar Days. These aren't just fun to read. They’re also a great way to jumpstart our creativity and a fun writing prompt idea.
In addition, calendar days are great conversation starters for social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, especially when two contrasting holidays fall on the same date or if you can personalize them to someone you know. Here are some that stood out to me this month: I can't help but giggle at the holidays that fall on the same date this month, like October 30 has Create a Great Funeral Day and Frankenstein Day . That just hits me as ironic. And personally, I think of Cathy Baker, a wonderful poet, on October 1, Poetry Appreciation Day, Lisa Jordanon October 3 for Card Making Day , and finally, I can't help but remember Julia Tomiak on October 16, Dictionary Day . I just love her Diary of a Word Nerd blog!
October Holidays, Special Days & Downright Crazy Days
October is:International Drum MonthNational Diabetes MonthLupus Awareness MonthNational Vegetarian MonthAmerican Pharmacist MonthNational Pizza MonthAdopt a Shelter Dog MonthNational Popcorn Popping MonthSarcastic MonthDomestic Violence Awareness MonthNational Bullying Prevention MonthClergy Appreciation MonthBreast Cancer Awareness MonthFair Trade MonthCookie MonthComputer Learning Month
Weekly CelebrationsWeek 1:Customer Service WeekGet Organized Week
Week 2:Pet Peeve WeekGreat Books WeekFire Prevention Week
Week 3:Pastoral Care WeekFreedom From Bullies WeekNational Friends of Libraries Week
Week 4:Red Ribbon WeekInternational Magic Week
Daily CelebrationsOctober 1CD Player DayPoetry Appreciation DayWorld Vegetarian DayLace DayInternational Coffee DayOlder Peoples Day
October 2National Custodial Worker DayName Your Car DayInternational Day of Non-violenceWorld Smile DayFarm Animals Day
October 3Virus Appreciation DayCard Making DayInternational Frugal Fun DayTechies DayWorld Card MakingBoyfriends Day
October 4Improve Your Office DayShip in a Bottle DayNational Golf DayNational Frappe DayNational Taco Day
October 5Country Inn Bed & Breakfast DayDo something Nice DayWorld Day of Bullying PreventionWorld Teachers Day
October 6Mad Hatter DayCome and Take it DayPhysician Assistant Day
October 7Bathtub DayFrappe DayWalk to School Day
October 8World Sight DayWorld Octopus Day
October 9World Egg DayNational Pro-Life Cupcake Day (http://cupcakesforlife.com)Curious Events DayFire Prevention DayLeif Erikson DayMoldy Cheese Day
October 10World Porridge DayHug a Drummer DayWorld Homeless DayCake Decorating DayHandbag DayUniversal Music DayNational Angel Food Cake Day
October 11It’s My Party DayClergy Appreciation Day
October 12Old Farmer’s DayColumbus DayWorld Arthritis DayNative American DayMoment of Frustration DayCookbook Launch Day
October 13Face Your Fears DayAda Lovelace Day (Read about the first female computer programmer, daughter of Lord Byron)International Skeptics Day
October 14Bring Your Teddy Bear to Work & School Day World Maths DayEmergency Nurses DayBe Bald and Free DayNational Dessert Day
October 15Chicken Cacciatore DayConflict Resolution DayWhite Cane Safety Day
October 16Boss’s DayDictionary Day (Julia Tomiak)Steve Jobs DayFeral Cat Day
October 17Sweetest DayBridge DayWear Something Gaudy DaySpreadsheet DayMulligan Day
October 18Chocolate Cupcake DayWorld Toy Camera DayWorld Menopause DayNo Beard Day
October 19Clean Your Virtual Desktop DayEvaluate Your Life Day
October 20Information Overload DayBrandied Fruit DayInternational Sloth Day
October 21Apple DayCount Your Buttons DayNational Pumpkin Cheesecake DayReptile Awareness Day
October 22Caps Lock DaySmart is Cool DayNational Nut Day
October 23iPod DayTV Talk Show Host DayNational Mole Day
October 24United Nations DayMake a Difference DayNational Bologna Day
October 25Sourest DayMother-in-Law DayInternational Artists DayPunk for a Day DayWorld Pasta Day
October 26Howl at the Moon DayNational Mincemeat Day
October 27Black Cat DayNational Tell a Story Day (in Scotland and the UK)Navy Day
October 28Plush Animal Lover’s DayAnimation Day
October 29Internet DayHermit DayNational Frankenstein Day (Different from Frankenstein Friday)National Cat Day
October 30Create a Great Funeral DayChecklist DayFrankenstein FridayNational Candy Corn Day
October 31National Caramel Apple DayNational Magic DayCarve a Pumpkin DayHalloween
Now let's do a little brainstorming for next month. What are some of your favorite days from the list and how do you propose using them?
Don't forget to join the conversation!
Blessings,
Edie
TWEETABLES
Need a unique article or #blog post - Calendar Days is the answer - @EdieMelson (Click to Tweet)
Need a unique #socialmedia update? Look no farther than Calendar Days - @EdieMelson (Click to Tweet)
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