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Weekly Writing Prompts

Join (probably?) the world's largest writing contest. Flex those creative muscles with weekly writing prompts.

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Write about your least favorite memory.

Nonfiction

Write about your favorite memory.

Nonfiction

Create a holiday — one of your own making. What is this holiday of yours? Who celebrates it? How do you celebrate it?

Middle School

You get to create a new nation. What is your national animal? National flower? National anthem?

Middle School

Where is your dream house? Write a story based on that.

Kids

I'm the last person standing on Earth, and...

Kids

You just got teleported into a movie! What movie is it, and what's your next move?

Kids

What is the holiday that you like the most? Why?

Kids

Write about something that made you sad recently.

Kids

Describe your happiest memory.

Kids

You have a choice between the superpowers of invisibility, flight, and teleportation. Which do you choose? Why?

Kids

Your teacher has been turned into a pumpkin! What do you do to fix this situation?

Kids

Look outside and pick a random person. Describe them.

Kids

Finish the sentence: This year, I want this list of things from Santa...

Kids

Finish the sentence: This year, my New Year's Resolution is...

Kids

Your friend has crossed over to the dark side! What do you do? Do you join them or do you fight them?

Kids

If you were in charge of the country, what policy would you change first?

Kids

If you opened a restaurant, what kind of restaurant would you open?

Kids

Write a story about a day out in the amusement park! What do you do?

Kids

Write a letter to your favorite character. What do you want to tell them?

Kids

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