Tag: Writing prompt

(This month’s writing prompt is Greeting: Write a story or poem that starts with the word “Hello.”) Hello, little one — little gnome, baby-that-could-be. I used to dream about you. We went on walks, you asked a thousand questions, and I explained to you that of course Santa is real because magic is real, and…

(This month’s writing prompt is A Day in the Life: Write about your daily habits and routine.) 4:30am: Awakened by racing thoughts. I need to… Did I remember to… I should… What if I… What if they… You forgot to… Remind so-and-so to… Email myself about… Did I make… Should I listen… Should I say……

(This month’s writing prompt is Puzzle: Write about putting together the pieces of a puzzle.) Emily sat down across from her grandmother at the rickety kitchen table, box in hand. “What are you doing, Miss Priss?” asked her grandmother, using one of Emily’s pet names. Emily smiled as she slipped the lid off the box….

(This month’s writing prompt is Suitcase: Write about packing for a trip or unpacking from when you arrive home.) Sam heaved the ragged blue suitcase onto the bed, wincing as the stitches on his bandaged right hand pulled with the movement. His twice-delayed flight had finally landed in New York an hour ago, and he’d…

(This month’s prompt is Jewelry: Write about a piece of jewelry. Who does it belong to?) The necklace was cheap, but it was hers. It was the first thing she bought with her first paycheck, the first thing she could truly call her own. Her father hadn’t wanted her to get a job, but she’d…