What kinds of shoes do you prefer to wear? What does your footwear say about you?

Are you fond of sandals? Boots?  Spectator pumps? Oxfords? Tennis shoes? Loafers? Describe your shoe collection that is in your closet, and the pairs you more often wear. Do you wear your shoes in the house or leave them at the front door? Do you wear really high heels to make you taller? Do people notice your shoes? Have you ever bought shoes at a thrift store? Ever paid more than $200 for a pair of shoes? Do you wear an unusually small or large size shoe? Do you use those foam inserts in your shoes? Write for ten minutes about your shoes and how they fit your personal style.

The Big Move: Transitions in Life, Jumping off into the unknown

Remember that news that uprooted your life? Was it the loss of a job, an injury, or a divorce? Maybe you just had to break out of your rut and start over because your life felt stale. Did it involve a move to a new city or home, a new neighborhood that you did not know, new people, and new places. Pretend you are talking to your best friend about it. Tell all the good and bad experiences about it, how you dealt with the obstacles and embraced the improvements, then describe how your life is different now.In today's world, lots of you have lost homes, jobs, and as a result perhaps even your marriage. Describe how this happened.. what did you do to deal with these losses? How is your life different now?
Take just ten minutes to pour out your angst.

Are you someone's secret admirer? Write for ten minutes about why you admire this person so much

Is it the way she smiles? The way he says your name? The way she always seems to buy the perfect gift or say just the right thing? Is it because he loves his family and works for his goals without waivering? Or is it that she or he has an adventurous soul, a keen wit, or compassion? Maybe it is just the beauty of the person you admire that captivates you. Put it on paper, and save it for later when you might be able to put it into words spoken to him or her.

Remember your first kiss? Describe it in five minutes of writing

Was it your next door neighbor? A classmate? Your sister's best friend? Or a first date? How old were you? Was it a a good kiss or an awkward one? Was it an innocent kiss or a sexy one?

I WRITE LIKE ......

I write like
David Foster Wallace

I Write Like by Mémoires, Mac journal software. Analyze your writing!

The Argument

When was the last time you had an argument with someone you love? Or have you witnessed such an argument between others? Write about it.. what was the argument about? Were really nasty things said? Did it end with resolution? Who was right or wrong? What do you think about the things that were said? Who do you think argued most strongly?

Write a Poem To Someone You Love

Uncle Phil: what happened to him? Where is his wife? Where is he going now? What will he have for dinner? Will he dine alone?

You're driving in the rain... where are you going? who is with you? are you late?

Describe this girl and her dog.

What is the name of the dog? What is the girl's name? Where do they live? Describe how the girl got the dog. Describe their personalities.

Winter Graveyard

He died on January 6th. It was Friday. The rain beat on the metal roof. Someone said "Even the sky is crying." (continue the narrative.. be inventive. Who died? What was the cause of death? Who does he leave behind? Who is there to mourn?

An older woman and money

Is this a woman you know? What is she thinking? Does she look worried? Write a narrative, with a name and a place, and her reaction to a money issue. Describe what she is thinking of doing about a money problem.

Something is going to happen in this foggy woods. Are you walking into it alone? What do you expect to happen? Will it change your life or the life of someone you know? What will you remember about this wood? What will you find to keep?

Describe this scene: who is this man, who is the boy, what is he cooking and what is he going to do today? Is he in iove? Is he unemployed? divorced? Make him come alive.

Why are you standing on the corner across from this tavern? Write about who you came to meet here and why. Ten minutes.

Today's Writing Prompt: Girl and Tornado

Who is this young woman? Why is she standing on a dirt road, in shorts, with a tornado whirling behind her? What is she thinking? Does she live nearby? Is she a storm chaser? Write about her and the tornado. Ten Minutes, no stopping.

Take Ten Minutes to Write a Description of this Town: Be as inventive as you can be

Who founded this town and when? What is the main industry? Who is the mayor? What is the name of the main street? Does the town have any serious problems? Is there a recent crime here? Do you know someone who lives here? What do you want to know about this town? Imagine.. and write...