March 26: Reunion

Write a scene where two people who haven’t seen one another in a long, long timer (or ever for that matter) come together. What events led up to this reunion? How did this reunion affect the people who were involved? Why had they been separated? What happens now that they have been reunited? (or have met).

March 25 Writing Prompt: Materialism

If you had an unlimited supply of money, what would you buy? How much would you give away? How does being around materialist people make you feel? If you are materialistic, what do you think caused you to be that way?

March 25: Materialism

If you had an unlimited supply of money, what would you buy? How much would you give away? How does being around materialist people make you feel? If you are materialistic, what do you think caused you to be that way?

March 23: Coming of Age

We’ve all had to grow up. For some people, growing up has been painful, and for others childhood was blissful. Which childhood situation creates better people and consequently better characters? Write a scene from your childhood that has contributed to who you are today.

March 22 Writing Prompt: Temptation

We are all tempted by something. For some it’s as benign as binging on chocolate. Others are enticed by drugs, alcohol, or sex. Write about a situation (real or imagined) where someone can no longer control a temptation. Describe their inner motivation and reveal the consequences of their actions.

March 21 Writing Prompt: Rebirth

Spring can be a metaphor for rebirth. Create a character who wakes up and discovers he or she has been reborn with psychic powers. Write a scene where this character tries out his or her new skills. Whose mind will be read? What will be discovered?

March 20 Writing Prompt: Male and Female Roles

What roles and responsibilities have you taken on because you are either male or female? What would happen if you no longer accepted this role?  Write a scene about how different life would be if you no longer performed these tasks.

March 19 Writing Prompt: Life is Not Fair

Life is not fair. Or is it? Imagine a scene where someone is falsely accused of a crime and injustice is served. Write about the circumstances. What is the outcome?

March 18 Writing Prompt: Good and Bad

First, write about something good that is going on in your life or in your community, then write about something bad that is going on in your life or community and what you can do about it. Perhaps you just need to adjust your thinking. Maybe you need to get involved.

March 17 Writing Prompt: Identity crisis

Imagine that you are not who you think you are, that everything you have been told about your identity is a lie, and that instead of being human, you are part of an alien species that has landed on earth. Your mission is to “wake up” humanity. Write a scene where you discover your true destiny.