We worked without limits, letting our imagination fly. As a result we have this huge amount of ideas.
© Charlie Alice Raya, book 3/1, shaping
last updated: 24 May 2025
How do I prepare for a marathon?
The days before the marathon
- research the topic
- make notes
- write first drafts, make first sketches, play around with melodies
- (if possible) connect to people for collaborations & support
- announce that you are participating on your social media platforms (You are welcome to use my announcement images.)
The day before the marathon
- Cook a pot of soup or stew and make sure that you have enough food and beverages stored so that you don’t have to cook in between if you don’t want to.
- Make sure you have all the pens, papers, brushes, programs, microphones or instruments you will need.
- For storyteller: write lists with names, locations, professions, ages, so that you can easily pick characteristics for a story idea.
- Have notes & and links to articles ready which you might use for a story, a song or an image.
- Have a list of quotes from your books/works which might inspire a new story or could be used as snippets/contribution.
- Prepare your website or your newsletter if you want to use either to publish longer stories.
- Prepare boards for story snippets.
- Make sure your workspace(s) is comfy.
- Plan times where you write/draw/compose outdoors or in a café.
- Make sure you can wear something you like (not just on day one).
- Get a good nights sleep.
On the day, before you begin
- Have a relaxed morning, preferably with some yoga and a walk in the park, in the forest or at the beach.
- Cook tea & coffee.
- Settle down.
- Take a deep breath.
- Begin.
Links
MAKE IT HAPPEN STORIES (MiHS)
MiHS – Up next
MiHS – Get involved
MiHS – Prepare
MiHS – What are MiHS?
MiHS – What is a MiHS marathon?
MiHS – Support the project
MiHS – Who is behind this?
MiHS MARATHONS & COLLECTIONS
The end of all wars, collection, story snippets
The end of failing governments, story snippets
NEWSLETTER – Substack
Make it happen newsletter on Substack >
BLUESKY
Where the marathons happen & where you can connect @mihstories.bluesky.social
