Category Archives: Writing Prompts

For many of us, January means snow – shoveling, horrible driving conditions, or maybe peace and quiet while it’s falling. And that gives impetus to this month’s prompt. Write about a time you or your character felt frozen. You could … Continue reading →

December 2013, depending on your location, may mean shorter hours of daylight and snow. It may also mean finding something to do on Christmas Eve and Christmas. For this month’s writing prompt,  write about your family’s ritual on Christmas. As … Continue reading →

November 2013 and here we are, a few days before Thanksgivukkah. Here’s your prompt: For each of the eight days of Hanukkah, write a thank you to someone who’s made an impact on your life. Feel free to create poetry or … Continue reading →

Here is the October 2013 prompt: Write a poem about a dream you’ve had. Floating over your town with your deceased grandfather. Re-entering your childhood home to find your parents in the kitchen. Chatting with a long-lost love. Write whatever … Continue reading →

Here is the September 2013 prompt: Think about a loved one who has passed. Write to this person. Use this prompt in any way that comes to you. Write fiction, nonfiction, verse. The idea is to write. Write whatever comes … Continue reading →

Here is the August 2013 prompt: Write about a special Rosh Hashonah (including Tashlich) or Yom Kippur time in your life. Use this prompt in any way that comes to you. Write fiction, nonfiction, verse. The idea is to write. … Continue reading →