What is the best road trip or vacation you have ever taken? Who was there? Where did you go? What did you see along the way? I’m not feeling inspirational tonight so this story is going to be entirely anecdotal. Every vacation is special in its own way so it’s hard to qualify them, but … Continue reading Prompt 41-Road Trip
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Prompt 32-Teach
If you were to teach as a career, what would you teach? I’m gonna freestyle this one because I have been struggling all day to come up with an idea to turn this into a short story. I was going to write about a math teacher, but when I went digging through my old notebooks … Continue reading Prompt 32-Teach
Prompt 26-Tech
Admin's note: A special treat for you! My husband requested to take a stab at today's prompt and give me a night off, so to speak, so I could work on other projects instead. Enjoy! What modern technological device takes up most of your time? The steady pounding of feet on the parade ground isn’t … Continue reading Prompt 26-Tech
Prompt 21-Siblings
If you had been able to choose, would you rather have been an only child or part of a very large family? Lara stood at the back of the auditorium as the line of teenagers progressed across the stage. She understood why it was important to Midge to see his sister graduate and be given … Continue reading Prompt 21-Siblings
Prompt 20-Children’s Book
You are a children’s book writer. Write the first few lines of your new book. The parents picked up their children from the play room. One by one, they went home. Eddie watched from the corner as Maureen trotted to her big sister. The door closed. The children had all gone. Eddie was left behind. … Continue reading Prompt 20-Children’s Book
Prompt 14-Born to Shine
Were you born to shine in one special way? What makes you really stand out? My name is Alessia. I am six years old. I am already famous. My mommy is an actress. She acts in all sorts of big films. Sometimes, I get to act too. It’s fun, but I don’t like it as … Continue reading Prompt 14-Born to Shine
A Note on Format/Content
[Updated: 1/29/18] Content I've skimmed through the book of prompts and a lot of them are what I'd call "interview questions" or diary prompts. ("What is your favorite room in your home or apartment?" "Describe your ultimate sandwich.") Some are more detailed, others are much shorter, but most are "something something you something something." The … Continue reading A Note on Format/Content
A Fresh Start
Every January, people make resolutions to better themselves, eat healthier, exercise more, etc. "New Year, New Me!" we all cry. Then, come February, we've forgotten our goals or have just plain given up. Some may say "well I'll try again next year" while some will later come out of the dark winter re-energized and re-invigorated … Continue reading A Fresh Start
Closet Full of Notebooks 