February 13, 2014 Writing Prompt: 

Write about hate.

Hate is such a strong feeling that it can run our lives if we let it. Today, write about a person, place, food, concept, idea that you absolutely hate. Explain when this feeling began,  why it has such a grip on you, and if or when you would be willing to let it go.

February 12,  2014 Writing Prompt:

Write about repulsion.

Not the happiest of topics, but there are times when a person or situation is, well, simply disgusting. Recall the details of this event. Tap into your inner comedian and write about it in a way that makes you (and your readers) laugh.

Writing Prompt: February 10, 2014

Write about relief.

When was the last time you felt relieved? What were the circumstances that caused you to feel distress prior to feeling relief? Can you avoid this situation in the future? Write about how you would do it. 

Writing Prompt: February 9, 2014

Write about regret. 

Use the quote by author Libba Bray to get you started. What do you desperately wish
you could undo? How would your life be different if this thing was undone?

“We all do things we desperately wish we could undo. Those regrets just become part of who we are, along with everything else. To spend time trying to change that, well, it’s like chasing clouds.”
― Libba Bray

Writing Prompt: February 8, 2014

Write about anger.

What person, place, or thing fills you with the most anger? Why is this so? Do you believe that these thoughts and feelings impact your health? What color do you associate with anger? Write a poem about that color.

 

Writing Prompt: February 7, 2014

Write about surprise.

Complete the following sentence:

Nothing could surprise me more than…. __________________________________________________.

Explain why this is so. What would you do if this actually happened? What could you do to make it happen?

Writing Prompt: February 6, 2014

Write about your worst nightmare.

What is the absolutely worst thing that could happen to you? Now, write a fictionalized scene—a page or so, and have that happen to a character. Does your character find their way out of the dilemma? If so, how? If not, what happens next? Write about the consequences.

Writing Prompt: February 5, 2014

Write about ecstasy.

No, I’m not talking about 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine, but don’t let me stop you if that’s where you want to go with this. I’m more interested in having you write about a time you experienced delight, bliss, or elation that wasn’t drug-induced. What were you doing? Who was with you? How long did the “high” last? When thinking about the experience, can you recreate the feeing?

Writing Prompt: February 4, 2014

Write about relief.

We all have times when we feel relieved about an outcome or experience, something that did or did not come to pass. When was the last time you “breathed a sigh of relief?” When did you feel comfortable again after worrying about something?

Writing Prompt for February 3:

Write About Your Shadow

Yesterday was Ground Hog day. According to tradition,  if a  groundhog,  comes out of his hole after a long winter sleep and sees his shadow, it is six more weeks of bad weather; if it is a shadow-less day, spring is near.

We all have a shadow side, but most of us would prefer to keep it tucked away, out of sight. In honor of the groundhog, today is a day to write about your shadow, the side of yourself, you would prefer not to look at.

Give your shadow a name and write about it as if you were an outside observer.  What does your shadow look like? How often does he or she visit? How do friends, co-workers, or family members react to this personality? What would your life be like if this shadow had more of a voice?  Create a character sketch based on this shadow.