WRITING PROMPTS
On this day in 1884, the first photograph of a tornado was made in South Dakota. PROMPT: Consider how technology–whether existing or being drafted in…
Three years ago this week, NASA’s Curiosity rover landed on the surface of Mars. Curiosity’s goals included investigating Martian geology and searching for forms of…
Happy April 20th! Days often mean different things to different people. Some people think of today as 4/20, others think of it as the birthday…
On this day in 1959, Barbara Millicent Roberts (“Barbie”) made her debut at a toy fair in New York City. PROMPT: Write a story that…
Happy January 19th! Is it snowing where you are? If you’re in Fargo, ND, there’s a good chance that it is, but if you’re in…
Keep your feet off the table! Don’t walk on the grass! Be nice to your sister! Rules are everywhere. There are rules in sports. Rules…
Writing is all about observing our fellow human beings. Curiosity and empathy about people’s individual stories and experiences are vital to the creative imagination. The…
Summer is almost over but that doesn’t mean it has to end. Take a moment to reflect on your favorite sensory details of the season:…
Henry Bergh was born on this day in 1813. Mr. Bergh founded the ASPCA, and dedicated his life to preventing cruelty to animals and children….
This week marks the 120th celebration of Labor Day in the United States. This day was originally founded to celebrate the contributions of American workers,…