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Matt Shaw

  • May 11, 2026
    Writing Prompts

    Crazy Siblings Writing Prompts

    Writing 1 I have a crazy story to tell… Write about siblings. Write about a topic that you have to write about. Writing 2 Write…

  • May 4, 2026
    Writing Prompts

    Mealy Mouthed Advice Writing Prompts

    Writing 1 Write about a meal that means something to you. Write about what the soundtrack of your life would be like, listing the songs…

  • April 27, 2026
    Writing Prompts

    A Bucket of Aliens Writing Prompts

    Writing 1 Write about any bucket list or life goals you have. What’s something small you do every morning that gets you started? Write about…

  • April 20, 2026
    Writing Prompts

    Moms and Smells Writing Prompts

    Writing 1 Dear Mom… Write about bills. Write about a topic that you have to write about. Writing 2 Can you smell snow? Describe. New…

  • April 15, 2026
    Newsletter

    We are writing to these prompts right now.

    At this exact moment I’m sitting with others around a cluster of round tables writing to shared prompts. We’re sipping coffee, munching donuts, and holding…

  • April 13, 2026
    Writing Prompts

    Dessert Decisions Writing Prompts

    Writing 1 How to decide pie or cake? What is your favorite or least favorite necessary daily hygiene routine? Explain why. Write about a topic…

  • March 30, 2026
    Writing Prompts

    Books, Chores, and Topics Writing Prompts

    Writing 1 Write about favorite childhood books. What is your favorite or least favorite household chore? Explain why. Write about a topic that you have…

  • March 23, 2026
    Writing Prompts

    Decisions Decisions Writing Prompts

    Writing 1 This morning you had a moment (put on socks, decided not to make breakfast, whatever) that was the center of your entire day.…

  • March 16, 2026
    Writing Prompts

    Memory and Voice Writing Prompts

    Writing 1 What’s a long-distant memory that often returns? What can’t you stop thinking about? Are you speaking your authentic voice or echoing the voices…

  • March 9, 2026
    Writing Prompts

    Cooking and People Writing Prompts

    Writing 1 Write about departures, farewells, and missing people. Do you like to cook? Write about cooking in your life. Write about a topic that…

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