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.

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Friday, July 30, 2010

Friday Fiction: Robots

Write a brief bit of fiction that involves robots.

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.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Today's Writing Prompt: Muse

Write about a thing or person that helps you feel creative.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Today's Writing Prompt: Faith

Write about the person you've known who has had the most faith in you.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Today's Writing Prompt: Career

If you could try out a new career for a month (magically knowing what to do, without any special training), what career would you choose?

Monday, July 26, 2010

One-Minute Writing of the Week: Granny Sue



I choose one of the daily winning response from each week and feature it as the One-Minute Writing of the Week. This is for the week of 7/4-7/10.

One-Minute Writing of the Week:
Writer: Granny Sue (Wednesday's winner)

Prompt: Heritage. What heritage have you received from your ancestors?

In the mountains, heritage runs as deep as the holllows that divide our hills, as deep as the rivers that cut through canyons. Quilting, singing, storytelling, gardening, and a deep sense of where we come from and who we are defines the Appalachian people as strong, rooted, independent and part of their natural world.

Congratulations, on another One-Minute Writing of the Week win, Granny Sue!

Today's Writing Prompt: Interview

If you could choose anyone to interview you for broadcast on TV or radio, who would you choose, and what would the interview be about?

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Today's Writing Prompt: Disguise

You suddenly figure out that you are a superhero. You have decided that when you use your powers, you want your identity to be hidden. What disguise will you create?

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Today's Writing Prompt: Sneaky

Write about someone you've known who is sneaky.

Friday, July 23, 2010

Friday Fiction: Bright

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

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.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Today's Writing Prompt: Fear

Write about something you feared when you were a child.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Today's Writing Prompt: Flying

Write about something that flies without wings.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

One-Minute Writing of the Week: Xandersmom78



I choose one of the daily winning response from each week and feature it as the One-Minute Writing of the Week. This is for the week of 6/27-7/3.

One-Minute Writing of the Week:
Writer: Xandersmom78 (Monday's winner)

Prompt: Water. Write about a memory you have of playing in the water.

The kids run in and around the water features. It’s really cold—but it’s hotter outside than it should be. The water bounces off their skin like jewels, splashing and cooling. I step into the water and quickly step back out.

Congratulations, Xandersmom78! You're welcome to put a One-Minute Writing of the Week Winner button on your blog, if you have one. Click here if you'd like to snag it.

Today's Writing Prompt: Conversation

Write about a hard conversation you've had with someone, or that you need to have with someone.

Monday, July 19, 2010

Today's Writing Prompt: Make

What commonly store-bought item would you like to learn to make? (Or what commonly store-bought item do you already make?)

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Today's Writing Prompt: Idea

Write about one of the best ideas you've ever had.