Writing is a practice. If you have fifteen minutes, you can write. Once you have started you may go longer. Below is a list of prompts to inspire you. Choose a word or phrase from the list below, set the timer, take pen to paper, and GO! |
Guidelines
Trust first thoughts. Keep your hand moving. Go for the heat. Don't cross out. Don't think too much. Enjoy the freedom of writing. |
PromptsI remember
I don't remember Describe an object Describe someone you know First kiss She just knows What he noticed Running out of time Saying goodbye Is this seat taken? Taking charge A hiding place |
NEW PROMPTS!
Windows Light Darkness Ice Aging Dawn Summer Trip My Brother Dog Cousins Aging Tea Where did you get that?Suitcase Postcard Basement Grandmother House Plants What I must do On a train I can’t bring myself to A worry I like it when The Moon Carry On She just wants What I didn’t notice How dare you? |
Feeling alone
Family dinners Reunion Marriage What I wore Where is home? A memory of third grade I’m thinking of I’m not thinking of What I know about red A memory of dancing A hiding place |
A memory of travel
What I've left behind Then and now Expectations Beds I have slept in Silence A memory of running What I hear What is in front of me What I haven't said yet In another language Summer vacation |