Writing prompts
Creative writing prompts for Brit + Co National Poetry Month
Self-care can take many forms. For some, it might be an indulgent bite of chocolate to reset between Zoom meetings, or a bath salt soak to unwind after a stressful week. For me, it’s opening a newspaper and giving me the space to write freely. That is to say, to put pen to paper with …
These writing guidelines can help you prepare for your next doctor’s visit – Press Enterprise
By Madeleine Simmons | Collaborating columnist If you’re having trouble talking to your doctor, try these written messages before your next visit. I have a really hard time when I walk into the doctor’s office, and they ask me to “explain my symptoms”. My mind, for some reason, always likes to stay blank. I am …
Journaling for Emotional Health: 12 Writing Prompts
Journaling can be a useful tool for working through your emotions and feelings. Using prompts can make your job easier. If you’ve tried writing down your thoughts and feelings, you probably know that getting started isn’t always easy. But using the right log prompts can get you started. Haley Neidich, psychotherapist and licensed mental health …
TNB hopes to inspire young writers with weekly writing prompts
A person writes with a fountain pen in this photo. (Aaron’s Burden/Unsplash) Theater New Brunswick began posting weekly writing prompts on its social media pages on February 14 to engage and inspire writers young and old. Jena Elizabeth McLean, artist-in-residence at TNB, is responsible for the weekly writing prompts which included phrases such as “today …
11 writing tips for self-reflection in 2022
Description: Self-reflection is an essential practice for people interested in personal development. Replenish your knowledge on how to analyze your personality. Self-reflection is an inevitable part of personal development that helps people become more mature and aware, in other words, to find their rightful place in life. We would like to offer you to get …
David Means on Writing Prompts and the Imagination
This week’s story, “The Exhaustion Prompts,” uses the idea of writing prompts for its structure. When did you first start thinking about this approach? Photograph courtesy of the author The storyteller of the story and the second person voice developed as I was writing the story. The narrator fears that he will exhaust his material …
Controversial writing guest book takes center stage at Hudson School Board meeting
HUDSON, Ohio — Dozens of community members attended the Hudson City School District’s school board meeting on Monday to show their support for the district, two weeks after a controversy erupted over the use a writing incentive book that many parents felt was inappropriate. Dressed in white, supporters stood, cheered and cheered as council members …
Uproar in Ohio over student writing prompts
(News) – 642 things to write about may seem like a trivial title for a book. But Ohio parents say it contains bold and inappropriate suggestions their high school students shouldn’t have been exposed to – and now the city’s mayor is calling on the entire school board to step down because of the materials …
A Time of Challenge and Change: Writing Prompts to Help You Think
As part of the suite of resources we’re creating to help students document and reflect on their lives, we’ve put together a list that we hope can provide instant inspiration. Here is a selection of Student opinion questions we’ve been asking on our site since the pandemic started closing schools in early 2020. We will …
32 grade 8 writing prompts
Eigth year is a huge year for our students! They are stressed and under pressure as they move upwards school. We can reduce this stress by writing as long as the prompts are meaningful and engaging to our students. We’ve compiled a list of 32 engaging prompts to get your students writing and think critically …
54 Grade 7 writing prompts
In the seventh year, our students prepare for their adolescence. This time can be very confusing for them as they prepare for high school. We can help our students take pride in their work as they mature into adulthood through writing. These 54 writing prompts will teach your students to express themselves through their writing, …
New project encourages exploration of Ypsi’s public art through writing prompts
A new collaboration between the non-profit community writing center YpsiWrites, the University of Michigan Art Museum (UMMA), and Ypsilanti community schools (YCS) will encourage residents of the Ypsi region to connect and reflect on public art. YpsiWrites co-founder Cathy Fleischer says the idea came about after talking with Grace VanderVliet, curator for museum teaching and …
Celebrate National Poetry Month with daily writing prompts
The first anthology, “COVID springIs available from Hobblebush Books. Want to contribute to the next volume? follow us on Facebook Where Instagram for the daily writing prompts (from April 1) created by New Hampshire Poet Laureate Alexandria Peary. New Hampshire Poet Laureate Alexandria Peary has designed 30 poetry prompts for the month of April. Follow …
Science fiction writing prompts for students
Are you that creative person who can easily find a topic to write an article? Unfortunately, not all students are creative enough to handle faculty tasks. But the great thing about being a student is the wide array of possibilities you can get online. There are so many cool but practical things on the web. …
A Year of Challenges and Change: Writing Prompts to Help You Think About 2020
As part of the suite of resources we’re creating to help students document their lives during this amazing year, we’ve put together a list that we hope can provide instant inspiration. Here are all of the relevant student opinion questions we asked on our site this spring, along with a continuing list of everything we’re …
Understanding Write Prompts | Writing and Speaking Center
Contributor: Aaron Smale For many academic papers, a prompt will ask questions related to readings and class discussion, asking you to demonstrate topic analysis and discussion. Decoding what a prompt asks can be overwhelming at times. The sooner you understand a prompt, the sooner you can start writing. Here are some helpful tips for understanding …
Writing instructions and resources for children
These writing instructions for kids will help build the imaginative juice and help them build their creative writing skills. By Shana Liebman Through Shana liebman September 15, 2020 Great Family Outings: Get Activities In Your Inbox! Whether or not your child is participating in a distance learning program, practicing creative writing at home is a …
An ode to Jello: are writing prompts a recipe for creativity?
I was traveling this week for work, so instead of writing something new, I went back to my writing archives and found something that I had written several years ago. It is based on a prompt from the book Old friend from afar by Nathalie Goldberg. This book provides instructions to help you get started …
Water cooler: summer writing invites you to stay creative in the heat
Stories are a gateway to wonderful adventures and worlds created entirely by us. Use summer as a source of inspiration and let your imagination run wild. It’s the perfect escape as we continue to squat during the pandemic. If you need an idea to get started, consider a few of these prompts. You can modify …
Writing Prompts, Lesson Plans, Charts and Movies: 150 Resources for Teaching the Coronavirus Pandemic
Since January, The Learning Network has published over 150 resources to help students address, deepen and challenge their understanding of the pandemic and its profound effects on our society. Through our daily write-up prompts, we asked students to share their experiences: finding joy in the face of isolation, staying fit, and dealing with social distancing …
ALA Editions publishes free PDF of coloring pages, writing prompts and uplifting quotes
CHICAGO – Librarians around the world continue to serve their communities in countless innovative ways. Take time for yourself with “Stay well, stay inspired», A free PDF of leisure activities published by ALA Editions. With excerpts from “Check it out! A coloring book for library lovers, “This diary is late, “The librarian’s book of quotes,” …
Visual Writing Prompts – Mindmapping Your Path to Your Book
With today’s easy access to books, magazines, travel, social media and the vast Internet, combined with what we see in our daily lives, we are inundated with images that can become visual prompts for our writing. Just think what glorious story you can write for kids from the picture above. What if dinosaurs and humans …
Writing prompts when you can’t write due to a global crisis
Writing prompts when you can’t write due to a global crisis May 11, 2020 § By Julie Vic Can’t write much during the pandemic? Here are some write prompts that probably won’t help you: Write a letter to your younger self. Find a way to casually suggest that you start learning how to cut your …
Why Journaling Is The Best Form Of Self-Care + 10 Writing Prompts To Boost Creativity
Over the past two weeks, I have found myself increasingly overwhelmed by alarming news, horrific statistics, and the endless stream of cautionary tales from countries crippled by the effects of the coronavirus. The more time I spend cocooning in my apartment, the more I find my thoughts and mood entirely dictated by what I read …
Students can respond to daily New York Times-inspired writing prompts for free at home
To note: High school students and teachers in the United States can sign up for free digital access to nytimes.com. Schools across the country have closed and switched to distance learning in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus epidemic. If you’re a teacher or parent looking for ways to empower your students …
Creative writing prompts | Chicago Institute of the Arts
Need help pouring the juice out of creative writing? Try to start with a little art and the prompts below. Who knows where your imagination will take you … These activities are ideal for ages 7 and up, but can be enjoyed by learners of all ages. Younger children can benefit from the help of …
20 great writing prompts for kids and children’s books on writing
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. If most people have a hard time staying indoors, imagine having to stay home with bored kids, complaining that they have nothing to do all day, and rejecting any attempts to be entertained. ! Books are, of course, …
How augmented reality can be used to write prompts
Augmented reality is a form of technology that enhances the real-world environment around us with computer-generated images and information, creating a hybrid scenario that can be added to all kinds of experiences, including learning. . See also: Can augmented reality shorten the learning curve? AR can be used through devices such as tablets equipped with …
25 writing prompts to fuel your academic argument | High school
Are you a procrastinator who suffers from writing anxiety? Try one of the following write prompts. Writing prompts are a way to reflect on your project and keep track of your thoughts. Using these prompts is a way to “throw up words” on the page. Now is not the time to be perfect. Now is …
Over 100 writing prompts to explore common themes in literature and life
Update, February 15, 2019: Learn more about using our thousands of writing prompts by watching our free on-demand webinar: “Give Them Something to Write: Teach throughout the program with New York Times inspired daily prompts.“ _________ Every day since 2009, we’ve asked students a question based on an article, essay, video, or New York Times …
21 NaNoWriMo writing prompts to help you get started with your manuscript
For me, November is the best month of the year for a reason: National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, a challenge to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. Writers all over the world are taking up the challenge, and while it’s certainly difficult, it’s a great way to motivate yourself to write this …
15 writing prompts to start your school year with a little creative writing
When I was a kid, back to school always started with a brand new binder, an exciting new classroom and the classic writing assignment: “What did you do during summer vacation?” Seriously, how many times have you written this essay in your life? You’re probably not going to go back to school this year, but …
Valley News – Young Writers Project Releases Winter and Spring Writing Prompts
Published: 01/09/2017 22:00:19 Modified: 9/1/2017 22:00:23 PM Young Writers Project is an independent, non-profit organization that inspires students to write, helps them improve, and connects them with the public through more than 20 Vermont newspapers, YWP’s website, youngwritersproject.org , the monthly digital magazine YWP, The voice, The crow on medium.com, and other partners, including vpr.net …
21 writing prompts to help you complete an entire novel this summer
Summer has officially arrived and now is the perfect time to start writing a novel. There is no school and lots of sun, which means this is the perfect season to focus on a new project. What could be more exciting than letting go and writing that book you’ve always dreamed of? For most of …
4 writing prompts to help you manage your emotions
Speaking with a therapist, seeking the support of friends and family, or even exercising more regularly: there are many useful tools for managing your mental health. If you’re the creative type – or even just find it useful to share your thoughts in a journal – maybe it’s time to add writing to your arsenal …
Over 1,000 writing prompts for students
Note: we have 300 new argumentative writing prompts to add to this list. Sign up for our free Learning Network newsletter. Receive new write prompts to your inbox every week. _________ Of all the resources we publish on The Learning Network, it is perhaps our extensive collection of writing prompts that is our most widely …
Writing instructions, quizzes, lessons and graphics: our most popular teaching and learning resources of 2017
CNVS 02_NYT Final Script_150429 Transcript Start Time: 00:00:00 Rakesh: Racism basically means like … Miles: A big, a lot uh … one race feels superior to another race and so and so not only do they believe, but they act accordingly. Malik: Examples would be in class, sometimes I would be the only black kid …
25 writing prompts for fall, because it’s the perfect season to get your creative juices flowing
Fall is the perfect season to write. I’m not sure if it’s the cool weather or the high sugar of all the pumpkin spices, but the second the leaves start to turn I can feel my creative juices flowing. And I bet I’m not the only writer who gets itchy on my quill when fall …
20 writing prompts to start your summer writing
Summer is the prime time for creative writing. With school on hiatus and the sun shining, this is the perfect opportunity to get out and pick up some paper. Maybe this summer you can finally get down to a big project, or maybe you want to relax with some fun experiences. When I was in …
Amazing Reddit Write Prompts That Should Be Movies
Colombia Pictures It’s no secret that Hollywood prefers reboots with a baked audience to the unknown entity of the original scripts these days. While we don’t blame them for their concern for the all-important result, we can’t help but itch for something a little more… original. There are a lot of creative people out there …
“5,000 years of writing incentives”: NewsCenter
January 23, 2017 Andrew Cappetta, Assistant Curator of Academic Programs at Memorial Art Gallery, talks about Kehinde Wiley’s After Memling Portrait of a man with a letter (low). A partnership between the Memorial Art Gallery and the College’s Writing, Expression, and Argument program offers first-year writing classes at the museum for discussions about art. (University …
11 writing prompts inspired by famous authors
There are a thousand and one writing tips. Each writer has their own method and process. Some writers don’t need to have exactly anything on their desk except their laptop. Some people need to light juju-boosting candles and put on noise-canceling headphones before they get to work. Some freestyle and write about whatever comes to …
10 writing tips to get you started on your next manuscript
The best part about writing for yourself, not for a class, is that there’s no teacher to tell you what to write…but the worst part about writing for yourself , is also that there is no teacher to tell you what to write. Even the most accomplished writers sometimes find themselves staring at a blinking …
The problem with complex write prompts (Opinion)
Ariel bags Common Core State Standards and the state assessments designed to measure them demand increased critical reading and analytical writing from students, and I have noticed a shift from teachers and products designed to help teachers: i.e. the tendency to focus on development or adopt more complex writing prompts. While I understand the intent …
9 Harry Potter writing prompts to get you started in your novel
When it comes to writing a novel, inspiration is one of the first things you need to stock up on (along with industrial-sized cans of coffee). Finding Java is the easy part, but the ideas are a little trickier. However, using unique writing prompts can get you started, and I’ve found that the best sparks …
13 Writing Prompts About Your Favorite Disney Princesses That Will Boost Your Creativity
The writing prompts are excellent. Whether you’re having trouble writing or just looking for new material, it’s great fun spending time on a casual project. If you’re a fan fiction writer, however, it can sometimes be difficult to find good writing prompts that you can use. Fan fiction has a pretty bad reputation. To be …
18 write prompts from weird celebrity tweets
Call him Writer’s Block, call him boredom, but whatever you want to call it, you know that sitting at your desk staring at that sadly emotionless blank page is one of the worst things there is. Chasing writing inspiration is like trying to grab hold of a poisonous jellyfish in the middle of the ocean …