Writing prompt for December 26th

If you could spend an entire day with someone, dead or alive, who would it be?

What would you do, and what wisdom would you receive?

Writing prompt for December 24th

Write a personal ad for your main character.

Then write one for the primary antagonist.

Writing prompt for December 19th

Find an old photograph.

Write a story based on the scene.

Writing prompt for December 18th

Write another person's epitaph, but make it rhyme.

Writing prompt for December 17th

Where are you right now?

Imagine yourself in the same place but 15 years later.

Are you happy?

What will have changed, and what will be the same?

Writing prompt for December 15th

List three people who made a difference in your life.

Write a paragraph about each person.

Writing prompt for December 14th

Do themes repeat in your written works?

Research common topics or themes that lie beneath the collective surface of your work.

Writing prompt for December 11th

Hanukkah begins today. This Jewish holiday is also known as the Festival of Lights.

Write a story that involves the celebration of this holiday.

(This can be done from an expert or outsiders perspective.)

Writing prompt for December 9th

Write a journal entry about your most memorable birthday.

Why is it so vivid to you?

Writing prompt for December 8th

December 8th is “National Brownie Day.”

Create a new dessert that includes a brownie.

Writing prompt for December 7th

On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii. This was the beginning of the United State’s involvement in World War II.

Interview a veteran of WWII.

Writing prompt for December 6th

On December 6, 1865, the 13th Amendment was passed.

This amendment abolished, or ended, slavery.

Why do you think it was important for our country to end slavery?

What significance does the 13th Amendment hold for you?

Writing prompt for December 3rd

List five musicians.

Select your most and least favorite, and create an imaginary interview with both.

What questions do you pose?

What are their responses?

How do their remarks differ?

Writing prompt for November 29th

Write a children's story based on this scenario: Your protagonist's favorite teacher returns from the bathroom with toilet paper stuck to her shoe, and the class is laughing.

What does your character do?

Writing prompt for November 28th

Begin a reading journal.

Note the last five books you've read and what you liked or disliked about them.

Writing prompt for November 27th

If you were a bestselling book, what would you be about?

Give the book a title, theme and chapter titles.

Writing prompt for November 23rd

Write a fan letter to your mentor.

It could be a family member, sports player or author.

If you like it, mail it.

Writing prompt for November 22nd

On November 22, 1963, the 35th President, John F. Kennedy, was assassinated.

Write about that day.

Write about what you remember, if you were alive at the time, or what you've heard about it, if you were not.

Writing prompt for November 21st

Pretend that astronauts have made it to Mars and have found life there.

What do the creatures look like?

Are they smarter than us?

What aspects of their lives are similar to ours?