Writing prompt for September 27th

Choose a random object that is near you.

Write about the object, beginning with a basic description.

Allow your mind to wander and continue to freewrite until something develops.

Writing prompt for September 25th

Write a short story about a world in which something that we normally think of as harmful (i.e.: smog, smoking, trans fats) is life saving.

Writing prompt for Septemer 24th

On this day in 1789, the Supreme Court was established.

Write a short story or scene that involves the court system and/or its participants.

Writing prompt for September 23rd

Take this scenario: cooking dinner.

Write a comical scene where everything that can go wrong does.

Writing prompt for September 22nd

You’re inside an elevator and the doors won’t open.

What’s worse, you’re claustrophobic.

Write this story.

Writing prompt for September 21st

What's the one thing your character doesn't want anyone to know?

Writing prompt for September 20th

Imagine you're the creator of a fantastic weight-loss formula... with one odd side effect.

What's the drawback?

Writing prompt for September 19th

Think about a popular computer or video game.

Outline a family tree for the main character.

Writing prompt for September 18th

Imagine you have an identical twin.

(If you're a twin, imagine you're an only child.)

How would your life be different?

How would it be similar?

Writing prompt for September 17th

Write a short story that takes place on another planet in another time.

What scenario will unfold for your alien characters?

Writing prompt for September 16th

Spend a day in your character’s shoes.

Speak, dress and act like him.

Take notes.

Writing prompt for September 15th

Today is 'National Hat Day.'

Write a short story or scene that includes a character who wears a hat.

Give the hat as much personality as a person.

What does the hat say about the person wearing it?

Writing prompt for September 12th

Find or pull out a recipe you'd like to try.

Review the recipe and it's ingredients. Consider what type of person prepares this recipe on a regular basis.

Either write a character bio or write a scene in which this recipe is served.

Writing prompt for September 11th

Write about the family dynamics during holiday dinners or picnics.

Capture the subtle and more obvious traditions your family upholds.

Writing prompt for September 10th

Last night SC Rep. Wilson heckled the President, yelling, 'You lie!'

Write a scene in which such an action is taken.

Explore through your characters, crowd reaction and response.

Writing prompt for September 8th

Start a journal in the voice of your character.

What are her/his thoughts?

Why does she/he keep a journal?

Writing prompt for September 6th

Take the first line of one of your favorite songs.

Meditate on the line and begin freewriting.

Create a character or scene as an extension of your freewrite.

Writing prompt for September 4th

Select five words.

Changing only one letter in each word, create new words and define them.

Writing prompt for September 3rd

Who is your favorite author and what is your favorite book they have written?

Write a letter to them explaining why you like that specific book.

Writing prompt for September 2nd

If you could have named the first woman something other than Eve, what name would you choose?

Why?

What significance does it hold?

Writing prompt for September 1st

Many students are heading back to school today or in the coming days.

Write a short story or scene about the first day of school.

Remember the perspective can be that of parent, teacher, student, janitor, administrator, classroom object...