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Some Seriously Silly Writing Prompts
Writing 1 Write about social media. Describe the best meal you’ve ever had. Or about the worst. Once upon a time… Writing 2 Doris. Write about bugs: catching them, eating them, smashing them, running from them, etc. Write about the princess and the pee. Writing 3 Write a piece in which every sentence begins with…
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Laughter and Imagination Writing Prompts
Writing 1 The best kind of laughter is… Imagine and write about your perfect _______. (Day, meal, conversation, etc.) What’s on your mind this week? Writing 2 Write about helping. Either helping others or being helped yourself. Technology is… Social media is… (Finish the sentence.) You are an advice columnist. Someone writes in asking you…
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Justice and Mercy Writing Prompts
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Light and Beauty and Darkness and Death Prompts
Writing 1 Write about old folks, old-timers, and being old. Or write about youth and the young. Start with this sentence: I don’t know about you, but I… Write about your favorite _________. (Color, song, food, person, book, anything.) Writing 2 Respond to this quote by Jim Elliot: “Wherever you are, be all there.” Light.…
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From the Group Writing Prompts
Here are some additional prompts from this week’s writing groups. These prompts were suggested in real time by group attendees. Write about hoarding and hoarders. Write about your dreams. Fortitude. What does it mean to you? Write about hope. Write about poverty. Why does it exist? What’s behind it? Write about light and darkness in…
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Here and Now Writing Prompts
Writing 1 “Today will be a great day if…” Write about flavors. Write about less versus more. Writing 2 Think of all the personal technology in your life, such as computers, email, chat, social media, smartphones, apps, AI, instant news, online shopping, dating, everything. Write about the role and impact of these technologies in your…
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Curiosity and Hope Writing Prompts
Writing 1 “I’m surprised by…” Write about education, teaching, school, or being a lifelong learner. Write about an invention or discovery that you appreciate. Writing 2 Write about climbing out of the pit. Write about optimism, hope, faith, and seeing the glass half full. Or write about the complete opposite. Share about a goal you…
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Three One Five Writing Prompts
Writing 1 A genie grants you three wishes. Write what happens next. “I can’t live without…” Write about five things you own. Writing 2 What’s something you have never given up—an object, a belief, a perspective, a sense of yourself, etc—no matter what you’ve faced? Write about something that was once so important but that…
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Types and Gaps Writing Prompts
Writing 1 If your pet could talk, what would be the first thing you would say to each other? You’re given $25,000 and have to spend it on experiences in a single day. Can’t give it away, buy products, or save it. Describe that day in detail. Writing 2 Write about a job (career) that…
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Coffee is Good, Part 31 Writing Prompts
Writing 1 Write about animals. Do you have a favorite? How would you respond if society were about to end and you had only one last cup of coffee to drink? Writing 2 Do you have favorite books on the craft of writing? Share about them. Write about pet peeves. Your pet peeves, other people’s…
