"A word after a word after a word is power." Margaret Atwood
A few years ago, I picked up a pocket-sized book called 642 Tiny Things to Write About by The San Francisco Writers' Grotto. Whenever I'm struggling to write, I pull this book out of my desk drawer and flip through the pages. Some of the prompts are random, some are funny, or intriguing. Once I… Continue reading Writing Prompt: Movie Review
Sometimes when I'm teaching, instead of putting up a written prompt, I will select a picture or an image and have students create a story based off of that image. It can be anything they come up with. In some cases, I give requirements for the story. In others, I just let them write whatever… Continue reading Writing Prompt: Picture Prompt
I've been thinking a lot about friendship lately and how, during this time especially, we need our friends and our connections to get us through difficult times. Today's writing prompt is going to be a story about two best friends on an adventure, but this isn't going to be just any adventure. Here are the… Continue reading Writing Prompt: Adventure
For today's writing prompt, I want to take a trip back to childhood. What is your favorite memory? Was there a day or event that changed your life for the better? Was there an incident that still makes you laugh to this day? Focus on the positive. Choose a moment from your childhood (if you're… Continue reading Writing Prompt: Childhood
Last night, I was having a conversation with my oldest child about what it means to have courage. One of his teachers defined it as going up against an external force that could hurt you, but you do it anyway. While that definition isn't wrong, it doesn't cover the full meaning of the word courage.… Continue reading Writing Prompt: Courage
For tonight's writing prompt, I want you take a few moments and think about your future. Don't write yet, just think. What does your future look like to you? What career do you want to have? What college or trade school do you want to attend? Do you buy that Dalmatian you've always wanted? Are… Continue reading Writing Prompt: The Future
Today, I was thinking about everyone who has inspired me or helped me through a difficult time. From teachers, to authors, to everyday people I've met throughout my life. I thought about everything I would say to them if/when I get the chance and it led me to today's writing prompt. I want you to… Continue reading Writing Prompt: Thank You Notes
Today's prompt might get a little emotional and that's okay. If you are a senior right now, I want you to write a letter or speech to your class. If you don't want to address your whole class (I get it), then write a letter to your friends, family, or teachers. I want you to… Continue reading Writing Prompt: Class of 2020
Tonight, I want to keep things light and fun. I want you to create a character that has a superpower they can't control. Think outside the box and drift away from the superpowers you see every day. For example, what if you had a character that could speak every language in the world, but never… Continue reading Writing Prompt: Superpowers
In the world of writing, there are many different types and styles. Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, graphic, verse novels, etc. The list can go on and on. The key is to find the type of writing that interests you. This means trying new genres and styles. Today, I want you to explore poetry. It is National… Continue reading Writing Prompt: Poetry
