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Writing Prompt: Portal Magic
I was recently watching the original Jumanji and it gave me the idea for today’s prompt. Instead of the imaginary world spilling into ours, I want you to imagine you’ve been sucked into your favorite movie or book. What do you do first? Do you help the protagonist or do you team up with the […]
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Writing Prompt: The Future
For tonight’s writing prompt, I want you take a few moments and think about your future. Don’t write yet, just think. What does your future look like to you? What career do you want to have? What college or trade school do you want to attend? Do you buy that Dalmatian you’ve always wanted? Are […]
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Writing Prompt: Thank You Notes
Today, I was thinking about everyone who has inspired me or helped me through a difficult time. From teachers, to authors, to everyday people I’ve met throughout my life. I thought about everything I would say to them if/when I get the chance and it led me to today’s writing prompt. I want you to […]
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Writing Prompt: Class of 2020
Today’s prompt might get a little emotional and that’s okay. If you are a senior right now, I want you to write a letter or speech to your class. If you don’t want to address your whole class (I get it), then write a letter to your friends, family, or teachers. I want you to […]
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Writing Prompt: Superpowers
Tonight, I want to keep things light and fun. I want you to create a character that has a superpower they can’t control. Think outside the box and drift away from the superpowers you see every day. For example, what if you had a character that could speak every language in the world, but never […]
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Writing Prompt: Poetry
In the world of writing, there are many different types and styles. Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, graphic, verse novels, etc. The list can go on and on. The key is to find the type of writing that interests you. This means trying new genres and styles. Today, I want you to explore poetry. It is National […]
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Writing Prompt: Antagonists
An antagonist (aka the villain) of a story can make or break it. A good antagonist can raise the stakes and create tension for the reader. A bad antagonist can make the story fall flat. Who wants to read a story where the main character gets exactly what they want without any effort or opposition? […]
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National Poetry Month: Book Recommendations
To honor National Poetry Month, I wanted to share a list of some of my favorite verse novels for kids and teens. I’ve included links to my local independent bookstore (Powell’s), but these can be found at all major bookstores. Verse novels are amazing in so many ways, but especially if you have a reluctant […]
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Prompting Creativity
There are moments when I don’t feel like writing. Not a single word. Lately, I’ve been better at meeting my daily word count, but there are days when I need motivation. Where I need something else that sparks my creativity. Instead of doing a writing prompt today, I want to give you a few other […]
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Writing Prompt: Setting
I’ve been working on revisions to my current middle grade novel while I’m plotting a new novel. Right now, I’m thinking about the setting and where the new story takes place. Which brings me to today’s writing prompt. Let’s talk about setting. When we write stories, they have to take place somewhere, right? Think about […]
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