How it works

Who's got the time to journal daily? You do.

1. Read the daily writing prompt.
2. Push "Play" on the timer on the right side of the screen.
3. Spend 60 seconds or less writing a response to the daily prompt.

You may respond in the "Comments" section of each post, if your response is family-friendly. Or you can use your word processor, or an old-fashioned pen and paper. It's up to you. Also feel free to use the "Comments" section for informal discussion about the responses that are posted.

If the daily prompt inspires you to write something on your own blog or website, please link back to this site.

Today, take a minute to write!

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Saturday, December 5, 2009

Friday (well, Saturday) Fiction: Snow

Write a brief bit of fiction using the prompt "Snow".

Friday Fiction is your opportunity to write a short (short, short, short) story. Many participants use more than one minute for Friday Fiction prompts, and I open up the One-Minute Writing of the Day contest to entries of various lengths.

Click on the "Friday Fiction" tag beneath the post to see more examples of Friday Fiction writings.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Today's Writing Prompt: Snow

Write about a memory you have of playing in the snow. If you've never been in snow, reflect on that.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Today's Writing Prompt: Quote

What is your favorite line to quote from a movie (or book, TV show, poem, etc.)? If you have time, write about why you like this particular quote.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Today's Writing Prompt: Welcome

Imagine you are a guest, walking into a home where you feel perfectly welcome. Describe what you see, feel, hear, etc. that makes you feel so welcome there.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Today's Writing Prompt: December

December can be a crazy month. What is your plan for making December 2009 into the month you want it to be?

Monday, November 30, 2009

Today's Writing Prompt: Time off

What is the worst part of getting time off work or school?

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Today's Writing Prompt: Do-it-yourself

Write about a time you tried to do something yourself...and really should have hired an expert.