What is your most expressive characteristic and in what way do you express it? My first reaction upon reading this prompt was to laugh and say “duh, I express myself through writing!” But “writing” isn’t a characteristic, it’s something I do. So then I had an existential crisis and wondered what the heck even is … Continue reading Prompt 343-Expressive Characteristic
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Prompt 328-Murder Mystery
You’re in charge of a murder mystery dinner theatre for one night. Describe the scenario you’ve set for your guests to solve. The Setting Wealthy investor Bernard Kline hosts an annual private gala on his luxury yacht for his household staff, to thank them for their continued service as well as to provide them the … Continue reading Prompt 328-Murder Mystery
Prompt 318-Rainbow
If you had to create a definition for a rainbow, how would you define it and what would you say its meaning or purpose is? In the long, long ago, when the world was still dark and grey, the Mother created seven daughters to gift the planet with color. Beneath her shining smile, they danced … Continue reading Prompt 318-Rainbow
Prompt 313-Painted Memory
If you could paint a picture of your favorite memory, what would it look like? The painting would be in dark shades, blues and purples and blacks. In the foreground, a dark gray mountaintop with three people sitting around a camp stove, a pot of hot water boiling for noodles. They don’t watch the water, … Continue reading Prompt 313-Painted Memory
Prompt 312-Indoor Olympics
Create an indoor Olympics for your home. Describe the games and what you’d use to make them. Create fun categories not seen in the traditional games like: Ultimate Pillow Fight. Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to welcome you to the first annual Closet Full of Notebooks Indoor Olympics! The first games to take … Continue reading Prompt 312-Indoor Olympics
Prompt 311-Sense of Humor
Compare your sense of humor to 3 things and describe why you chose them. My sense of humor is like a whoopie cushion. It is childish, at times irreverent, and mostly full of hot air. It is the dad-jokiest of gag gifts. If it makes other people groan, it is probably hilarious to me. If … Continue reading Prompt 311-Sense of Humor
Prompt 296-Life Summary
Imagine your life is now a best-selling book. Write the summary for the back cover. From the time she was a young girl, Sara had always loved stories. Reading was her bread and butter, and in kindergarten she was proud to be allowed to skip naptime to read with the third graders. Naturally, her passion … Continue reading Prompt 296-Life Summary
Prompt 295-Eulogy 2
Write your own eulogy. Ali stood in front of a small crowd of people in a wooded clearing that was just large enough to accommodate everyone. Though her heart ached for their loss, she allowed herself a small smile at the beauty of that place. It was exactly the kind of place Sara would have … Continue reading Prompt 295-Eulogy 2
Prompt 287-Childish No
Write about a time you said, “No!” as a child. Mama always said there was magic in the world if you knew where to look for it. She said that most people forget how to see it as they get older. It seems silly that they should forget, when they’re the ones always reminding us … Continue reading Prompt 287-Childish No
Prompt 284-Present Past
Write about an event going on in your life right now, but see if you can write about it in the past tense. The night was hot and sticky as I sat down to my evening ritual. Despite the fan moving the air around, my office was stuffy. While my computer powered on, I opened … Continue reading Prompt 284-Present Past
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