The best way to become a better writer is by writing.
Write for fun. Write for work. Write to explore your personal emotions. Whatever you do, just write. But deciding what to write about is often the hardest part. So, we’ll help you out. Below you’ll find a number of writing prompts to get you started.
Wednesday Writing Prompt #32: Your Personal Mission Statement
Back in our first Wednesday Writing Prompt, we talked about content mission statements. You might also have written (or at least memorized) your company’s mission statement too. But have you given any thought to your [...]
Wednesday Writing Prompt #31: Your Perfect Day
(Thinkstock) A perfect day is rare. I don’t have to tell you this. When we think about our best days, we often think of milestones: graduation, our wedding day, the day our child [...]
Wednesday Writing Prompt #30: The You That You Want to Be
Do you give your current self an A+? (Photo by Thinkstock.) We’re going deep this week. I’m not going to lie; it’s largely because I’ve been in a bit of a self-reflective mode [...]
Wednesday Writing Prompt #29: The Event That Changed You the Most
When I became a mother, my world changed. Well, actually, to be fair, my world changed during pregnancy. I had to take time off work because I was so, so, very sick 24/7. I [...]
Wednesday Writing Prompt #28: Why You Write
I have things to say. Lots and lots of things. And I need to be heard. So, I write. Some people speak eloquently. I am not one of those people. So, I write. Since childhood, [...]
Wednesday Writing Prompt #27: Your Favorite Photo
An eight-months-pregnant woman in her late 20s stands in baggy jeans and a pinkish blouse overlaid with a white cardigan. Her skin is shiny (damn you, pregnancy hormones), her brown hair a little frazzled (which [...]
Wednesday Writing Prompt #26: A Tagline for Autocorrect
Is there anyone who doesn't love to hate on autocorrect? Well, now's your chance. And, people: When you complete today's writing prompt, please, please, please SHARE your words with us. In the comments here or [...]
Wednesday Writing Prompt #25: What Happiness Feels Like
The other night I was listening to my husband and my son playing together. The sound of them laughing together is one of the things that brings me the most joy in life. And it [...]
Wednesday Writing Prompt #24: The Last Time You Were Surprised
Surprise. It's an emotion that can bring absolute joy ... or the opposite. But one thing is for sure: Surprises are memorable. And the older we get, the rarer they become. I watch my son [...]
Wednesday Writing Prompt #23: Your Favorite Sound
When I taught magazine writing at ASU, the coursework was fairly straightforward — three well-reported feature stories of different lengths. But during our lecture time, I saw an opportunity to work on skills that may [...]