Writing prompt for January 23rd

Write about why you don't have time to write today.

Did you learn anything from this exercise?

At day's end, rewrite it with a twist of humor.

Writing prompt for January 18th

Create a Law & Order script about the arrest and trial of Goldilocks for vandalizing the Bears' house.

Writing prompt for January 17th

On this day in 1706, Benjamin Franklin was born.

Using one of Franklin's catchy phrases (ie; penny saved is a penny earned; early to bed, early to rise...) write a modern day parable.

Writing prompt for January 15th

If you were going to live Thoreau's solitary life at Walden Pond, what three items would you have to take?

Why?

Writing prompt for January 10th

Think about the best advice you've ever received.

Use that advice as a theme for a short story in which a character either heeds or ignores the advice given.

Writing prompt for January 9th

Write a story that revolves around a remarkable historical figure.

Writing prompt for January 8th

Ride a bus, and observe the passengers as if they were story characters.

What are they wearing?

How are they acting?

What do their faces, mannerisms and physical characteristics tell you?