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Writing 1
What did you bring with you today? Focus on one thing or many. Take this any direction you’d like: physical items, emotions, circumstances, baggage.
A pet peeve. Something that bothers you. A recurring annoyance.
Finish the sentence: “Home is…” or “Homelessness is…”
Write prompts to submit for future writing workshops. (For next week or beyond.)
Writing 2
Reflect on community. What is it? Write about community in your own life.
Imagine and write a parody of a favorite movie or TV show.
Write about all or any of the following: honor, curiosity, presence.
Writing 3
Share about a place that has a strong meaning, history, or emotion for you.
Describe a big problem facing culture or society. Imagine bold solutions. Where do you fit into the problem or solution? What is a first good step you can take?
Write about funny words, such as dongle, argle-bargle, floozy, or brouhaha.
Other Prompts
Finish the sentence: “I’m thankful…” or “I miss…”
Write a “How To” article. Such as “How To Get Lost” or “How to Find Peace.”
Write about guilty pleasures. What’s yours? Or just write about guilt. Or pleasure.
My favorite ________ is….