A Mother’s Day Tribute

In the U.S., we celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May. Use the writing prompt below to inspire you this Mother’s Day.

Think about the most influential woman in your life. Maybe it’s your mom, your grandma, an aunt, a teacher, or a mentor. Write a letter to that person to thank her for helping you become the person you are today.

It’s Christmas Day!

Use the writing prompt below to inspire you to write a scene.

You and your family are going to have Christmas dinner with your long-lost brother who found you a couple of months earlier. This will be the first time you’ve met. You know very little about him other than that your parents gave him up for adoption before they got married and before you were born. Describe the events of the day from the moment you meet until you go home.

Holidays Around the World

Use the writing prompt below to inspire you during this busy holiday season.

December is a month of multicultural holiday celebrations. From Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexican) to St. Lucia Day (Swedish) to Hanukkah (Jewish) to Christmas (Christian) to Kwanzaa (African American), numerous holidays are celebrated and traditions upheld. Which holiday will you celebrate? What traditions will you follow, and will you make new ones?

The Storage Unit

Use the writing prompt below to inspire you to write a scene.

Your family has had a storage unit in a neighboring state for over two decades. You decide to clean it out, so you travel to the storage unit’s location. As you approach the door, you notice the lock has been cut, and a strange green goo is seeping out from under the door. When you open the door, what do you find?

Holiday Traditions

The holiday season is upon us, with all of the festivities that accompany this time of year. Use the following prompt to write about the season.

You and your family celebrate the holidays in your own unique way. What are some of the traditions that you include in your celebration?