On a blank sheet of paper, create a list of favorite memories (aka: your ‘happy moments’ list). Sometimes to get inspired we simply need to create or remember a situation. Make a ‘happy moments’ list and write a scene from one of those times. Where did he/she come from? What’s his/her background, fears, present thoughts, love life? Embellish into a short story. Write a stranger’s story.įind a place where you can (inconspicuously) people watch. Then, to challenge yourself, incorporate this letter into a monologue between characters (first, second, or third person). Consider what you would change in your life, write a letter to your younger self based on those things. Can you describe them? Can you describe without any characters at first? Then add characters, can you show how you/the character is feeling in listening instead of telling the reader? 5. Whatever you choose, pay attention to the emotions you’re experiencing. This can be a breakup song, love song, favorite song, childhood favorite song, etc. Listen to an old song and write the emotions that come forth. You can also write in total third person, where both characters are written about more objectively. You can add yourself as a character, too, if you want to keep some distance from the story. 2) Write about this person as if he/she is a character in a story. Write to, or about the last person you kissed.ġ) Write to that person first as if you were to give them this paragraph/piece as a letter. What do you appreciate/notice that differs from your first impressions? Can you highlight their uniqueness, their attributes that identifying them as who they are? 3. What do you notice about them? What are you drawn to? Now write from your current perspective of knowing and seeing them all your life. Write as if you’re seeing someone in your life for the very first time. Prepare to be pushed into a more vulnerable realm of thinking and creating. These fifteen emotional writing prompts will help you to dive into your feelings, challenge you to think deeply about some of the more personal topics in your life, and bridge the gap between your experiences and the characters on the page. It’s one thing to write efficiently, it’s entirely different to write effectively, but neither of those would be possible (for creative work) without writing emotionally.
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