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 #22: Your Favorite Writer
When I taught writing to young journalism students at ASU, there were a few pieces of advice I consistently offered. Gems like don't post your drunken (underage drunken no less!) adventures on social media, and [...]
Wednesday Writing Prompt #21: An Angle Only You Can Provide
As I prepare to speak to a group of entrepreneurs this weekend about the wonders of content marketing, I've been pondering ways to make this whole content marketing process easier. I pride myself on creating [...]
Wednesday Writing Prompt #20: Three Frequently Asked Questions
This week’s writing prompt is for all you marketers out there. It’s simple yet useful. And here it is: What are the three questions you hear the most from your customers and prospects? As a [...]
Wednesday Writing Prompt #19: Who Helps You Be at Your Best?
Last week, we talked about what helps you be at your best. This week, we’re thinking about who. For many of us, as we get older (and especially if we get married and/or have children), [...]
Wednesday Writing Prompt #18: What Helps You Be at Your Best?
In recent weeks I’ve been thinking a lot about my work and what I can do to minimize my slow writing days and capitalize on my good, productive writing days. Sometimes the words and ideas [...]
Wednesday Writing Prompt #17: What Do You Want to Learn Next?
I've been watching my son — now 2 years old — learn new words seemingly daily since about October. I've been tracking his words on a semi-regular basis since that time. To our pediatrician, nearly [...]
Wednesday Writing Prompt #16: Three Words
Credit: Thinkstock How do you want people to feel when they work with you? What about when they read your latest blog post or tweet or any other content your produce? It's really [...]
Wednesday Writing Prompt #15: Alliteration
We took last week off for the Memorial Day week — a little break in the routine is good for the soul and the brain. Hope you did the same. But we’re back this week [...]
Wednesday Writing Prompt #14: A Memorable Misunderstanding
As a communicator, I feel confident that I get it where communication is concerned. I know words matter. And that tone matters just as much. I understand the importance of knowing my audience and speaking [...]
Wednesday Writing Prompt #13: Your Writing Super Power
Over the weekend, I saw the latest installment of Marvel's Captain America series. I have a good friend who feels that comic-book movies are part of what's wrong with movie-making today, but man, I just [...]