November 16 Writing Prompt: Weather
Write about the weather. What season is it? What’s the temperature? What special clothing do you need to protect yourself from the elements? Do you enjoy this type of climate or not? Why?
Writing Prompt: Famous (or Infamous)
November 15 Writing Prompt: Famous (or Infamous)
What famous (or Infamous) people live or have lived in the area you are visiting? Imagine having a conversation with him or her. Write the dialogue.
Writing Prompt: Food
November 14 Writing Prompt: Food
What foods are unique to the area where you live or where you are going? Find and/or make a local recipe and write about it. Do you enjoy stretching your palate or do you prefer sticking with what you know?
Writing Prompt: Modes of Transportation
November 13 Writing Prompt: Modes of Transportation
Go to a populated area and describe the various modes of transportation. How do most people get around? Were you surprised by anything you saw? Could you give up your current mode of transportation?
Writing Prompt: Historical Landmark
November 12 Writing Prompt: Historical Landmark
Observe an historical landmark and describe it in detail. What is it made of? How big is it? Why was it erected? Who or what does it honor?
Writing Prompt: Cultural Event
November 11 Writing Prompt: Cultural Event
Write about a cultural even that takes place in your home town or in a place you are visiting. What is the purpose of this event? What is the history? Who is attending? How does being at the event make you feel?
Writing Prompt: Smell
November 10 Writing Prompt: Smell
Imagine that you are Helen Keller. Describe a location by only using your sense of smell. Is this even possible?
Writing Prompt: Listen
November 9 Writing Prompt: Listen
Go outside, close your eyes, and spend some time listening. Write about the sounds you hear. Try describing the a concert of sounds with your words.
Writing Prompt: Describe a Restaurant or Coffee Shop
November 8 Writing Prompt: Describe a Restaurant or Coffee Shop
Go to a restaurant or coffee house you’ve never been to before. Describe the employees and customers you see. What are they wearing? Are they in a hurry or taking their time? What are they talking about? If you can’t hear the conversation, make something up based on their body language.
Writing Prompt: Questions
November 7 Questions
Write a list of questions that you would like to ask locals (politicians, teachers, students, etc.) in the area where you are going. Try to get all of them answered by the end of your trip.
