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 |
The moon
Opening a drawer Making soup Fear Games we played Lost and found First car Candlelight Things I don't dream about Where to go from here The path Leftovers |
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 |