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Choose any word from the dictionary and read its definitions. Write a poem using only the language of these definitions. Try repeating them in different combinations and using line break to create unexpected phrases. Experiment with how far you can push the limits of the language you're working with. Use the word you've chosen as the title of the poem.
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Choose two people who you know well and write a detailed character description of each one. Next, change their gender, name, and physical traits. Begin a story with both characters standing on the platform of a train station, waiting for a train.
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Creative Nonfiction Prompt
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Think about an important conclusion or insight that you've had at some point in your life but that took time to fully realize. It could be anything--the need to end a relationship, the decision not to pursue a certain career, or the hard truth about a life challenge. Write an essay structured around the many moments that led you to your final conclusion or insight. Consider using headings for each section, such as The First Time I Realized X, The Second Time I Realized X, etc.
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The Best Books for Writers
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Each week we recommend a book--a newly published title or an invaluable classic--that will help you on your writing journey. This week's pick...
From Where You Dream: The Process of Writing Fiction (Grove Press, 2006) by Robert Olen Butler
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