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Write about a time when you felt like an outsider at an event.

Nonfiction

Write about a time that you failed.

Nonfiction

Choose a controversial topic from the news. Write an opinion piece on it.

Nonfiction

Pick an impactful moment from your childhood. Write about it from the lens of adulthood.

Nonfiction

The New York Times runs a weekly Modern Love column. Write your own "tiny love" column about a relationship in less than 100 words.

Nonfiction

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

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