Tag: Writing Prompts
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Writing Prompt: #YOLO
You only live once. This phrase has been swirling around in my brain for the last year and a half. The pandemic has caused all of us to look and think about life differently. I’ve reevaluated my priorities and have given a lot of thought to how I’m living my life. Let’s just say, work […]
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Writing Prompt: Childhood Spaces
When I was little, one of my favorite places to visit was my grandparent’s old farmhouse. It was tucked away on a few acres with a long gravel driveway, a sprawling front porch that was supported by giant columns covered in peeling white paint. There were nooks and crannies only a child could find (and […]
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Writing Prompt: Vacation Time
Sorry for the delay this week. I have been tucked away finishing my latest middle grade novel and it’s almost done! Woo hoo! But now it is writing prompt time! Today, I want you to think about the best vacation you have ever taken. Where did you go? What do you remember the most? What […]
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Writing Prompt: Career Day
For this week’s writing prompt, I want you to think about your dream career. What do you want to do with your life? I know. That’s a big question and we don’t always have the answer, but I want you to take a minute to think about it. If you could choose any career, what […]
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Writing Prompt: Sensory Details
For today’s writing prompt, I want you to think about sensory details and how we use them in writing. For this prompt, I want you to make or simply think about your favorite food or meal. Write a list and answer the following questions: What do you see? Note colors and textures. Is there steam? […]
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Writing Prompt: Mary Oliver
Since it is National Poetry month, I wanted to do something a little different today. Below is a quote from Mary Oliver. Read it and think about it. What does it mean to you? How do you interpret it? What does it make you think of? Once you’ve examined the quote, I want you to […]
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Writing Prompt: Schools of Fiction
For today’s writing prompt, I want you to create a school, but not just any school. You’re going to create a unique setting where a novel can take place. It can be a school of magic, a school for superheroes or creatures or something entirely different. The choice is yours. Be creative. What classes will […]
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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: 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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Writing Prompt: Ghost Stories
Since I was a kid, I’ve loved ghost stories. Something about them makes me think of mystery, suspense, and the unknown. They hold unique possibilities that “normal” stories don’t. Today, I want you to write a ghost story that takes place at night. It can take place inside or outside. Does it involve a haunted […]
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