May 5 Writing Prompt

A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others.
~Ayn Rand

Write about what motivates you. Is it the desire to achieve or the desire to beat others? Be honest.

May 4 Writing Prompt:

If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.

~Jim Rohn

Write about a time when you were not in charge of your own life. How did this experience make you feel? What did you do or what could you do to change it?

May 3 Writing Prompt: Quote by Nido Qubein

Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.

~Nido Qubein*

Pick an aspect of daily life and use it to launch a short story or poem.

May 2 Writing Prompt: Quote by Muhammad Ali

I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.

  ~Muhammad Ali

Write about a time or situation when you suffered. Did it make you a better person?

This month I thought it would be fun to use quotes for inspiration. Whether you agree or disagree, quotes generally make us think about a particular aspect of life—either our own circumstances or those of a character we are writing about. The point this month is to see how a particular quote affects you and how you choose to respond. As always, write for at least five minutes.

May 1 Writing Prompt: Quote by Helen Keller

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.

~Helen Keller

Write about something that  touches your heart and how it makes you feel.

April 30 Writing Prompt: New Abilities

What skills and knowledge would enhance your life? How exactly would these abilities affect your present and future circumstances?

April 29 Writing Prompt:

Make a list of everything you fear. Pick the worst one and write your way out of the situation.

April 28 Writing Prompt: Truth and Lies

What lies do you tell yourself and others? What prevents you from speaking the truth? Write about a situation where you decide to speak your truth, say what needs to be said. Create an ideal outcome.

April 27 Writing Prompt: Introspection
Spend a few moments sitting quietly. She what comes up in your “monkey mind.” Watch your thoughts. Grab one and write about it.

April 26 Writing Prompt:

Pick an attitude you have about a person, place, or thing and write about it for the opposite point of view. For example, if you dislike your boss or neighbor, imagine a scene where your attitude has shifted and you work together on a project. Try the converse: imagine hating your lover or best friend.