Why Summer Writing Should Come With a Game Card


School’s Out, but Your Story’s Still In - Let’s Play Summer Writing Bingo

Why Bingo? Because these cards are perfect for neurodivergent writers juggling kids, chaos, and big ideas. And let’s face it - summer writing chaos is real.

This month, I’ve shared not one but two Summer Bingo cards over on social media - the Writing Edition and the Reading Edition - whether you’re wrangling words between snack requests or rediscovering a forgotten paperback at the bottom of your beach bag, these bingo cards are here to bring a bit of inspiration, mischief, and momentum to your summer creativity. It might be the school holidays - but it’s your time too. For your dreams. Your stories. Your voice. And every little pocket of time you claim for your book? That matters.


If you’ve missed the first two bingo cards, I’ve included links to them below. And keep an eye on social media - I'll be sharing a new bingo card every Monday throughout the summer holidays.

Find me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Substack for more gentle writing prompts, behind-the-scenes rambles, and neurodivergent-friendly bookish encouragement.


The Latest Summer Bingo Cards:

Writing Edition

Need a gentle nudge to write? Pick one or more bingo squares that feel fun (or easy, or just possible this week) - and give it a go!

Reading Edition

Pick a square (or two), treat it like a treasure hunt, and let stories recharge your storytelling spark

Meet the Woman Behind the Keyboard


Gail Doggett - Writing Mentor and Coach

I've been working with writers for two decades, from acquiring fiction and non-fiction at a major publishing house, all the way to being in 1:1 critique relationships, and accountability partnerships.

I bloody love talking about stories, and characters, ideas and I'm also very aware of what it's like to feel stuck and wanting to bang your head on the desk (please don't do that!).

And for all of us neurodivergent folk, as a late-diagnosed ADHDer myself, I also want to reiterate that there's no shame either in getting stuck or just feeling like you can't get yourself together to do this, even though it's all that you can think about. But I do want you to tell your story.

Get in touch, and let's see what we can do together!

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