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[Friday Five-Minute Writing Prompt] Good Will To All…

December 23, 2022 By Mary E. Knippel Leave a Comment

Good Will to All…

Friday five-minute writing prompt

Take out a fresh sheet of paper. Natalie Goldberg uses a “fast-writing” pen. I suggest using your favorite writing instrument and an unlined piece of colored paper for fun. I use a fountain pen with purple ink. Some folks opt to use their computer. If that is your preferred method to write, then just open a new word document on your computer and go for it. The point is to keep your fingers moving for five minutes and not stop. I want you to experience how much writing can be accomplished in a short period of time.

If you get stuck, just repeat the writing prompt –  Good Will to All…
Or any other phrase that is comfortable for you. Do not stop to edit, correct spelling, look up a better word, or rearrange a sentence. Do not question what comes up in the five minutes: this doesn’t make sense, where did that come from, or what a crazy notion. This is a timed writing exercise so be sure to set the timer on your watch, phone, microwave, computer, or kitchen stove. Whether you use an egg timer, a No. 2 pencil and spiral notebook, your iPad, or even your iPhone, the theory is the same. Keep your hand and/or fingers moving and have fun taking dictation from your unconscious self. Make a list, hum a tune, write a poem, or create a short, short story. This is your time to explore and experiment.

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12 Days of Christmas With a Writing Twist Day 11 Share Inspiration

December 23, 2022 By Mary E. Knippel Leave a Comment

12 Days of Christmas Writing Prompts
Day 11 Share Inspiration

Welcome to the Twelve Days of Christmas Writing Prompts. Every day until Dec. 25, you’ll find a suggestion on something to invite you to think about how you can connect your story with what is going on in the world right now. 

Enjoy practicing this simple strategy to Unleash the Writer in You!

 

Twelve Days of Christmas Writing Prompts. Day #11:  Share Inspiration. How do you inspire others at this time of year? We are bombarded with messages about the opportunities to give and get things at this time of year. Spend five minutes writing about what you do for yourself (and others) to live the true spirit of the season. If you are challenged about where to start here, channel Scrooge at the end of the play where he promises to honor Christmas from deep within his heart and to live the lessons he learned from the visiting Spirits of Past, Present, and Future.

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Happy Writing!

12 Days of Christmas With a Writing Twist Day 10 Holiday Travel

December 22, 2022 By Mary E. Knippel Leave a Comment

12 Days of Christmas Writing Prompts
Day 10 Holiday Travel

Welcome to the Twelve Days of Christmas Writing Prompts. Every day until Dec. 25, you’ll find a suggestion on something to invite you to think about how you can connect your story with what is going on in the world right now. 

Enjoy practicing this simple strategy to Unleash the Writer in You!

 

Twelve Days of Christmas Writing Prompts. Day #10 – Holiday Travel – Do you go over the river and thru the woods to Grandma’s house? Do you travel by plane, train, or automobile to be with family and friends this time of year? Or does everyone come to your house? Is it a potluck where the table is laden with a wide variety of favorite foods? Or is there a traditional menu that you look forward to every year?

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Happy Writing!

12 Days of Christmas With a Writing Twist Day 9 Community Events

December 21, 2022 By Mary E. Knippel Leave a Comment

12 Days of Christmas Writing Prompts
Day 9 Community Events

Welcome to the Twelve Days of Christmas Writing Prompts. Every day until Dec. 25, you’ll find a suggestion on something to invite you to think about how you can connect your story with what is going on in the world right now. 

Enjoy practicing this simple strategy to Unleash the Writer in You!

 

Twelve Days of Christmas Writing Prompts. Day #9:  Community Events. What Community Events do you enjoy? Write about a special something your community does/did to celebrate the season. Did the businessmen have a giveaway for the kids? Did the local stores sponsor a special event? Were there singers dressed up in the mall, or in the town square? Was there a tree-lighting ceremony? How did the community share the spirit of the season?

For more writing tips and inspiration, please visit https://yourwritingmentor.com.

Happy Writing!

12 Days of Christmas With a Writing Twist Day 8 Dear Santa

December 20, 2022 By Mary E. Knippel Leave a Comment

12 Days of Christmas Writing Prompts
Day 8 Dear Santa,

Welcome to the Twelve Days of Christmas Writing Prompts. Every day until Dec. 25, you’ll find a suggestion on something to invite you to think about how you can connect your story with what is going on in the world right now. 

Enjoy practicing this simple strategy to Unleash the Writer in You!

 

Twelve Days of Christmas Writing Prompts. Day #8 – Dear Santa…Have you written your letter to Santa yet this year? No? Well, why not? Just because you are grown-up doesn’t mean you can’t have a wish list this time of year. A very popular Christmas song talks about a “grown-up Christmas list,” asking for no more lives to be pulled apart by life’s circumstances. You get the picture. Write for five minutes about your wishes for a brighter future and what specifically, would you want to have a better tomorrow?

For more writing tips and inspiration, please visit https://yourwritingmentor.com.

Happy Writing!

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