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Writing Prompt: Something Significant

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As the last month of the year, December is a good time to evaluate the past eleven months and set intentions for the coming year. By taking time to reflect on our goals, accomplishments, and challenges, we can make sense of the past and perhaps move forward with more confidence and direction. December is also a good time to take stock of our attitudes and beliefs, identifying those that serve us and those that benefit from a rewrite. This type of evaluation can also extend to our friendships, work situations and lifestyles. The prompts for this month are designed to get you to think about what has been working for you and where you might want to rewrite your history and perhaps your destiny.

December 1 Writing Prompt: Write about something significant.

What was the most significant event that occurred this past year? Was it something you planned or was it unexpected? How did it make you feel? Were others involved? Write about it in detail.

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Writing Prompt: Photos

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November 30 Writing Prompt: Photos

If you have photos from your travels, pick out your 5 favorites. Write captions and a 300 word paragraph about each of them. Share them with your friends and/or family or post on Facebook or on your blog.

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Writing Prompt: The Worst

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November 29 Writing Prompt: The Worst

Write 500-800 words about an aspect of the trip you could have lived without. If possible, find humor in the situation—even though it might not have been funny at the time.

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Writing Prompt: The Best

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November 28 Writing Prompt: The Best

Write 500-800 words about the best part of your trip. Why was this the best? Were you alone or with others?

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Writing Prompt: Newspaper Headlines

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November 27 Writing Prompt: Newspaper Headlines

What are today’s newspaper headlines? If they aren’t in your language ask someone to translate. Write a news story based on what you know. If it’s bad or scary news, find a way to put a positive spin on the information.

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Writing Prompt: Locals

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November 26 Writing Prompt: Locals

Describe some of the locals you have met. Are they friendly and helpful or do they appear to be disinterested in you? Pick someone and imagine walking in their shoes, then write a fictionalized account about their day.

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Writing Prompt: Beauty

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November 25 Writing Prompt: Beauty

Describe something beautiful without saying what it is. It could be a person, a sound, a place, or a thing. Use your imagination. Perhaps, write a poem.

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Writing Prompt: Comfort

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November 24 Writing Prompt: Comfort

How does being in this town or country make you feel? Are you “a fish out of water” or does it feel like home? Would you return? Why or why not?

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Writing Prompt: The Bizarre and Unusual

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November 23 Writing Prompt: The Bizarre and Unusual

Write about the most bizarre or unusual thing you have observed or experienced during your trip. Where were you? Who was with you? How did this observation or experience make you feel?

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Writing Prompt: Religion

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November 22 Writing Prompt: Religion

What is the predominant religion of the place you are visiting? If possible, attend a religious service that is different from your faith and write about it. If you can’t attend a service, try to interview a member of the congregation and write about what you’ve learned.

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