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?

Writing prompt for January 7th

Today is Old Rock Day.

List all the possible uses for a rock.

Writing prompt for January 4th

January 4th is Trivia Day.

Write 5 trivia questions.

Research game companies to submit them to, then do so.

Writing prompt for January 3rd

You've been asked to write the next Super Bowl jingle for your favorite product.

What's the product, and what's the jingle?

Writing prompt for January 2nd

Stick a romance character in a horror story, an adult character in a children’s story or a contemporary character in a fantasy story.

Write the scene.

Writing prompt for December 30th

Tomorrow will be New Year's Eve. Begin thinking about your New Year's Resolutions or Goals.

Record them on a paper and place them in a location where you will be able to see them often.

Writing prompt for December 29th

Take a story you’ve already written and rewrite it from another character’s viewpoint.