February 23, 2014 Writing Prompt:

Write about grief.

What makes you sad? Have you lost a pet, child, parent, sibling, lover, job, home? Grief can fill our hearts and make moving forward seem impossible. Give your sadness and grief color and shape and write about it as if you’re describing a painting.

February 22, 2014 Writing Prompt:

Write about lust.

Do you lust after chocolate, an expensive pair of boots or leather jacket, your neighbor’s husband or wife, or your best friend’s salary? Perhaps you lust for power? Whatever it is, imagine you have this particular thing and write about how you got it and how it feels having it.

February 21, 2014 Writing Prompt:

Write about road rage.

We’ve all witnessed or experienced road rage at one time or another. What do other drivers do to piss you off?  Why do you become so annoyed? Pick a road rage situation and write a scene that occurred before the person got into their car.

February 20, 2014 Writing Prompt:

Rewrite history.

Take a scene from your life and give it the happy ending you wish it had. Include how you felt before and how the new ending makes you feel. What did you learn from rewriting history?

February 19, 2014 Writing Prompt:

Write a letter of apology.

The letter can be written to someone who is living or dead. This is an opportunity to say everything you “should” say or “should” have said. Be clear, concise, honest and forthright. Only send the letter if you believe it will improve your relationship.

February 18, 2014 Writing Prompt:

Write about shame.

What are your deepest, darkest thoughts and feelings? Describe your shadow side in detail. Write without stopping for at least 15 minutes. Then, shred or burn what you’ve written. Now, doesn’t that feel better?

February 17, 2014 Writing Prompt:

Write about something you’ve been avoiding.

Why aren’t you doing it? What would happen if you never did it? What would happen if you stopped and did it right now? Write about why you avoid this particular thing and how this avoidance makes you feel.

February 16, 2014 Writing Prompt:

Write about something you dread.

We all avoid doing various tasks, or being around certain people. What is the one thing that fills you with the most anxiety? Snakes? Public Speaking? Heights? Write a couple of paragraphs about how and why you avoid these situations.

February 15, 2014 Writing Prompt:

Write about being amazed.

When was the last time you were amazed? Was it something you witnessed, read, heard, did? Explain why it was so amazing? Or write about the person who you find most amazing? What have they done or are they doing that is so astonishing?

February 14, 2014 Writing Prompt:

Write about love.

In honor of Valentine’s Day, it only makes sense to write about love and what the word means to you. Have you loved and lost? Are you in love? Do you wish you were in love? What do you love most?  Write about whatever comes up without judgment or blame.