December 4 Writing Prompt: Write about your inner-most desire.
Identify your deepest desire and write about it as if it is a reality. Use first person, present tense, and as much detail as you can, including all of the senses.
Writing Prompt: An Embarrassing Moment
December 3 Writing Prompt: Write about an embarrassing moment.
This could be something that happened to you or to someone else. It might even be something you read or heard about. Do you ever not do something because you might be embarrassed by the outcome? Write a scene (real or imagined) where you or your character is completely embarrassed, but somehow recover.
Writing Prompt: An expensive purchase
December 2 Writing Prompt: Write about an expensive purchase.
Write about something you bought that was somewhat extravagant. In hindsight was it worth the money? Perhaps you didn’t buy something you really wanted or needed. In either case write your internal dialogue. Include any insight you now have into your attitude about money.
Writing Prompt: Something Significant
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.
Writing Prompt: Photos
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.
Writing Prompt: The Worst
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.
Writing Prompt: The Best
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?
Writing Prompt: Newspaper Headlines
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.
Writing Prompt: Locals
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.
Writing Prompt: Beauty
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.
