Optional Writing Prompt #15

Would you rather be deaf or blind?

Optional Writing Prompt #14

Who would you take with you on a backpacking trip around the world?

Optional Writing Prompt #13

"What we're reading or listening to, or rather, what we are getting into lately is in some sense the most profound question we can ask each other." - David Dark

What are you reading, listening to, or getting into lately? Why? What do you like about it?

Optional Writing Prompt #12

Write a letter to your 45-year-old self.

Optional Writing Prompt #11

Write a letter to your 15-year-old self.

Optional Writing Prompt #10

What does it mean to you to have stewardship over something? In particular, what do you think is our responsibility as stewards over the earth?

Optional Writing Prompt #9

What do you think about when you don't have to think about anything?

Optional Writing Prompt #8

Write about a movie that made an impact on you.

Optional Writing Prompt #7

Write about a book that had an impact on you.

Optional Writing Prompt #6

Write a set of instructions for getting a stranger to smile.

Optional Writing Prompt #5

Imagine this: using newly discovered scientific methods, governments have gained the ability to wipe out all the memories of the worst criminals. Do you think that this would be a just punishment for some crimes? Do you think these criminals could be released back into society after their memories are wiped? Do you think people who commit crimes do it because of what they've experienced in life or because of who they are? Would wiping their memories restore them to being cooperative citizens?

Optional Writing Prompt #4

You get to create a dream (or a nightmare) and give it to someone. What do you create and whom do you give it to?

Optional Writing Prompt #3

Think of a person you are close to. Describe as well as you can the sound of his or her voice, using as many concrete details as you can.

Optional Writing Prompt #2

Quickly brainstorm five specific locations that are significant to you. Choose one and describe everything you can think of about that place. Pay particular attention to sensory details: smells, sounds, the feeling you get being there.

Optional Writing Prompt #1

Flip through a magazine and write a story about the first image you see.

How to Run Your Blog for this Class

For this class, you will be required to write at least three 200-word posts on your blog each week. Almost always, the subject matter of these posts will be up to you. Making sure that you post frequently will also be up to you. You don't need to write on the days we have class; if you want to write three posts each Saturday, or three each Monday, that works fine. Additionally, if you fall behind on your posts, you can catch up by writing six posts the following week and I won't deduct any points.

Occasionally, I will give you an assignment that is to be posted on your blog. These assignments count toward your number of posts that week. For example, the first week of class, I gave you two assignments that were to be posted to your blog. Those counted as two of your three posts for that week. It was up to you to craft a third post from your own ideas.

I will post the occasional prompt on our class blog that you can respond to in a post if you need an idea. Otherwise, write whatever you'd like!

In addition to doing your own writing, I'd like you to read and respond to the writing of your classmates. All of their blog addresses are linked on this page. Read their posts whenever you'd like and leave 30 comments total on several of your peers' posts. I won't count up these comments until the end of the semester, but it would be of benefit to you and your classmates if you respond throughout the semester, at a rate of one or two comments per week.

Happy writing!

Welcome to Writing 150!

I hope you all enjoy writing your post for Wednesday, whether this is your first foray into the world of blogging or you're an old hat. Remember to write at least 500 words and to email your blog address to me so I can link to it on this page.

See you Wednesday!