The Shiny Dime Challenge

A Shiny Dime is a specific and surprising idea. It's the singular focus of a piece of writing. And it's a concept that will help you capture attention in a crowded world.

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This week, you learned how coined phrases are memorable, meme-able, and therefore, shareable (which is why they make great titles!). Now, it’s time to put it into practice. Here’s your writing prompt for the week: 

What’s something you think is underrated, and why?

As you draft your piece, follow this simple, three-step process: 

1. Identify your Shiny Dime.

What’s a specific and surprising idea you want to convey to your readers? Some ideas to get the juices flowing:

• A generational pattern you notice in society
• An everyday obstacle that you struggle with
• A cultural phenomenon where you have a hot take
• Or an emotion that’s hard to articulate, but felt by thousands of people. 

2. Turn it into a coined phrase. 

Remember: a coined phrase repackages your Shiny Dime as a memorable concept you can carry in your pocket. Here are some examples:

• Digital Detox
• Retail Therapy
• Quiet Quitting
• Thought Leader

3. Use your coined phrase as your title.

As you know, coined phrases make catchy titles. Why? They’re deliciously clickable and easily shareable. So, make sure to use your coined phrase as your title when you share it in Circle (or, anywhere else online!). 

This process will help you clarify and distill your idea for this week’s writing prompt. 

Don't forget that a coined phrase is just one type of Shiny Dime. Packaging your Shiny Dime as a coined phrase is a fantastic way to grab your reader's attention. 

Good luck, and happy coining!

The Write of Passage Team 

Don't forget to post your writing in Circle. That way, others can read your work. And while you’re at it, like, comment, and leave feedback! Use the Circle community to connect with your peers and find inspiration.