What Are Writers Thankful For? A Fun Thanksgiving Challenge

From Edie: Tammy Karasek invites writers to celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun gratitude challenge, reflecting on the joys of writing and sharing what they're thankful for.

What Are Writers Thankful For? A Fun Thanksgiving Challenge

by Tammy Karasek @TickledPinkTam

Here we are, less than two weeks before Thanksgiving—well, here in America that is. November 2026 also marks the eighth year of writing with the team here at The Write Conversation. I am extremely thankful to be a part of this team. 

Today’s post is a little fun one and some of my thoughts about the writing life. As you read along, see if a different thought or word comes to mind for each of the letters. Then do share in the comments below—let’s see how many items we can point out as reasons we celebrate our writing journey during Thanksgiving week and beyond. 

A Writer’s THANKSGIVING List

T – THANKFUL for the gift and calling to be a writer.

H – HAPPY to be in a business where we help each other as we cheer when another publishes a book or weeps when another receives a rejection. Also, HOPEFULLY, you’ve found those writing friends in your circle.

A – ALWAYS learning through conferences, webinars, and writing craft books. 

N – NOT knowing when (or if!) your royalty check will arrive—but knowing it eventually will.

K – KINDRED spirits in your writing life circle that know all about the highs and lows of the writer’s life. 

S – SCRIVENER for those that use it! Game-changer. 

G – GRATEFUL for computers to aid in faster writing, well . . . faster than pen and paper. 

I – INTERNET – and the ability to reach people all over the globe easily with your message. 

V – VERY good teachers and mentors within the Christian writing industry. 

I – IMAGINE that—those voices in your head telling you a story after story aren’t a bad thing after all . . . now, go write that book!

N – NEVER a dull moment trying to figure out Amazon’s algorithm! Am-I-right?

G – GLAD to be celebrating my eighth year as a writing team member here on The Write Conversation.

What would you add to this list? There truly are many more reasons to be thankful to be called to write and to use your words to point people to God. In the comments below, share some that came to you for any of the letters in THANKSGIVING. 

For all who will celebrate on Thursday, November 26th, have a blessed Thanksgiving. 

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Tammy Karasek uses humor and wit to bring joy and hope to every aspect in life. Her past, filled with bullying and criticism from family, drives her passion to encourage and inspire others and show them The Reason to smile. From down and defeated to living a “Tickled Pink” life, she believes there’s always a giggle ready to release! 

Tammy writes romance—with a splash of sass. Her book, Launch That Book, re-released December, 2025. She’s also published in several compilations: Sustaining Life’s Victories, The PAC Method for Writers, and Cool-inary Moments. She’s also a regular writing team member for The Write Conversation, Blue Ridge Writer’s Conference Blog, The Write Editing, New Mercies Café, and The Word on Wednesday. Contact: HTTPS://WWW.TAMMYKARASEK.COM.