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6. Tell my story of attempting to overcome a challenge

5. Tell a story about someone I know

4. Tell a story from my childhood

2. Tell about my day

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3. Share a thought/idea that I have

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3. Describe a writing experience that pushes me out of my comfort zone

2. Share a piece of writing advice

1. Share a writing tip I learned recently

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3. Talk about an event I went to

2. Tell about my day through a picture

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3. Share my view on a well-known saying (quote, idiom, proverb, adage)

2. Voice my opinion on an issue

1. Share my thoughts on something interesting

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2. Talk about an action I observed as a kid that only now did I understand the meaning of

1. Look back at a childhood experience

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2. Write about an old friend I attempted to reconnect

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2. Share my internal struggle and my attempts to overcome it

1. Share my personal struggle in dealing with life changes

1. Share a writing tip

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6. What Is One Thing About Summer That You Miss?

5. What’s Your Plan For The Summer?

4. What Is One Fond Memory Of Yours That Defines...

3. What Scent Reminds You Of Home?

2. How Are You Reliving An Experience In The Past?

1. Five Years Ago I Didn't Know...

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Summer 2024

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Summer 2024

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Begin your story with this line. Tell us about yourself 5 years ago, about something that you didn’t know until now. It could be a skill that you learned over the years, a fact about you and others, or an action you observed from someone that now you understand the meaning of. Having a chance to look back, how do you feel about certain things now that you know more about yourself, others, and the world? Would your outlook on life be the same? Would you do something different?

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Five Years Ago I Didn’t Know…

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By “reliving”, we don’t mean it as mentally re-entering a past event. Rather, it means actually visiting and doing certain things you once did as a child that give you a sense of serenity and belonging. It could be something as simple as a walk in the park, a run in the sun, or a visit to grandma’s little garden. Of course, we all have unique stories to tell that are often not so neat, calm and dreamy. The important thing is to let this prompt be an exercise of your memories. Stroll down your memories lane and focus both on your sensible experience and the people you were creating the memories with.

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Summer 2024

How Are You Reliving An Experience In The Past?

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Life is a winding road, a daring adventure, but what value does it hold at all without the simple things that give us comfort and familiarity? That simple thing could be a scent that we experience millions of times, which is what we focus on in this prompt. The smell of freshly cut grass. Smell of the musty garage. Smell of beef fat from a grill. Smell of memories. Whatever it is. Tell us about the scents that remind you of home.

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Summer 2024

What Scent Reminds You Of Home?

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Nostalgia, defined as a “sentimental longing for the past”, happens when you look at the moments that remind you how some of the best moments are created even in the toughest time, for the past is often a mix of joy and pain, of comfort and struggle. By seeing the past for what it really is, with both the good and the bad, we come to appreciate the people who helped us through tough times, and most importantly, we can appreciate and learn from our own strength in overcoming them. With that being that, what is one fond memory of yours that defines nostalgia? What did it teach you about yourself and those around you?

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Summer 2024

What Is One Fond Memory Of Yours That Defines Nostalgia?

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Despite the heat, summer can’t always hide away the fun: backyard camping, water balloon fights, kickballs, mowing the lawns, the things that make you sweat the sweats of joy. Whatever you do, summer can be an opportunity to make memories with those around you, to make life seem, at the very least, not as bad as it was yesterday. What do you plan to do this summer to make the most out of it?

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Summer 2024

What’s Your Plan For The Summer?

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Life will get in the way. Growing up, moving away, changing jobs, things that turn it all into a fond childhood memory of the past. Looking back, it makes you feel lonely. It makes you wonder whether summer will ever be the same. Taking a trip down memory lane, what is one thing you miss about a particular summer in time? Think about the things you did, the people that gathered around, the laughter, the struggle, the triumph that took place somewhere in this hot season.

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Summer 2024

What Is One Thing About Summer That You Miss?

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What had been reminding you of the friend? Why did you wish to reconnect with them (nostalgia, a desire for support and connection, lingering uncertainty, etc.)?

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What kind of place (social media, books, etc.) do you usually find yourself in when you stumble upon something really interesting?

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If you did not, how did your reactions to the challenge evolve in the subsequent recurrences?

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Do you think tomorrow will be a different picture? If so, what would it be of?

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Based on this picture, what is one thing you learned or realized about your day?

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Start with a detail: What is one thing you can sense right now that reminds you of the event?

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How did you first meet this friend? How did this friendship grow (shared experience, similar interest or background, etc.)?

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What was the goal/stake of the moment? What went wrong (internally and/or externally)?

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What about the action that got your attention? What did you think then was the reason people did that?

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How do I often react to my own struggle? What are my feelings and thought processes like whenever the struggle resurfaces or pops up in my head?

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How have you tried to solve the problem?

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What do the object and the way the owner uses it reveal about their past? Consider the environment in which they acquired the object and the experience they had with it

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Focus on the aftermath. Was the goal achieved? How was the conflict resolved? Was there any lesson to take note of?

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Looking back, did I achieve my goals? What did I learn through this experience about myself and others? What am I most grateful for?

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Have you tried to follow the advice before? If so, did it change you in any way, from the way you write to your view on writing?

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Given the person's past experiences, how does the object reflect their growth (overcoming flaws and obstacles, changing motivations and desires, etc.)?

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Based on what you have learned, what writing tip do you want to give your readers?

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What do you take away from this experience? Do you think everyone should try to reconnect with their old friends later in life?

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Despite all that happened, what am I grateful for?

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Where do you stand on the subject matter?

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Detail that one time when you were pushed out of your comfort zone. Was it a challenge you gave yourself, a critique from someone, or something else?

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What stands out to you in the way they use and treasure the object?

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Did you see your writing struggle in that piece of advice? In other words, did the advice address a specific writing challenge you were facing?

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What makes it interesting for you? Is it because it has something to do with your hobby or your job, or does it evoke an emotional response?

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Where did I look for help (friends, family members, support groups, etc.)? How did those who wanted to help contribute in their own ways?

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Describe the action. Who was performing it? Did they use any tool? Were there any sights, sounds, smells, tastes, or textures that you noticed because of this action?

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What is your opinion on the funny tricks life uses to pull people apart?

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What were the highlights of my day?

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Who was there? Describe their actions and motivations

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Describe the picture as if to a stranger. What/who is the subject? What details are visible? What is not (the smell, the noise in the background, etc.)?

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In your own words, what does the saying mean? Narrate a situation that illustrates it

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Did you eventually come to terms with the uncomfortable? What did you learn more about yourself?

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How would the world be different if everyone lived by this saying?

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How did life get in the way (moving away, busy life, communication suffering, etc.)? Did the friendship drift apart gradually, or was there a specific event that caused it?

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Where were you when you saw this action? What were you doing?

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Looking at the bigger picture, what has this challenge helped you achieve or improve as a writer?

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What feeling does the picture evoke for you? Why?

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What kind of environment and/or style do you prefer writing in?

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Zoom out and focus on the context of the event. What was it? When and where did it take place? What was its purpose/stake? Who was involved in it?

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What did you find interesting today?

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How did you find out the real meaning and motivations behind the action? What was your reaction after (e.g., amused, grateful, confused, inspired)?

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How did the conflict escalate (e.g., time constraints, new obstacles, small accidents)?

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What does your daily writing routine look like? What writing problem do you normally have to deal with?

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Why do you find yourself recalling this experience today? What did you learn since then about you and those who shared that experience?

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At the end of the day, what can you and your readers learn from the saying?

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Considering the bigger picture, why does your writing tip matter?

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What was a more uplifting time in my life? (Think of those you spent time with, the challenges that you overcame, the stability you managed to foster, etc.)

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What is a personal struggle I am dealing with?

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What was your initial reaction? Did you think about going back to your comfort zone?

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What do you think matters the most in life?

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What was the goal? What was the conflict (e.g., misunderstandings, unexpected consequences)?

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If there was one picture that captured the event, what would it be of? Describe the people and the atmosphere in it

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What would I write in a small note to my tomorrow self?

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Describe the first time you received this piece of writing advice. When was it? Where were you? What were you doing? Who were you talking to?

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Do your feelings and personal experience agree with the saying?

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What is the object? Who owns it?

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When were my first attempts to resolve the struggle (challenging negative thoughts, seeking support, etc.) ? How did it go? What emotions got in the way?

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How was progress made day by day? How did I celebrate the small wins? Did I think about doing better the next day?

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What progress have I make in any way? What have I learned more about myself?

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Put the saying in a different societal level (individual, close relationship, group, community, and national). Is it still valid in your opinion?

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How does your knowledge and experience support your argument?

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Focus on the details of the event’s aftermath. Overall, did the event achieve its goal?

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Upon assessing the situation, what seemed to be the goal/solution? What was in my way?

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Does the meaning behind the action change your view on things? How do you draw the connection between the action and your life?

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When and where did the experience take place? What could you see, hear, smell, or feel?

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If there is one picture that captures your day, what would it be of?

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Did you try to imitate the action? What were the responses you received?

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How might an insider argue against your reasoning? How do you address these different perspectives?

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Consider the things you did and the people you met. What did you learn more about yourself and those around you?

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How does your current writing routine reflect the piece of advice? What do your readers need to know before giving it a go?

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How did life get in my way (e.g., new responsibilities, unexpected events)? What was the stake if no action was taken?

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In acknowledging different opinions, why does yours matter?

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What did not work for you? What did?

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What were the low points of my day?

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What have you learnt more about yourself and the world? Does it inspire you to do something new?

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Given the person's past experiences, how does the object reflect their growth (overcoming flaws and obstacles, changing motivations and desires, etc.)?

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Detail a strong moment where that struggle played out. What was the moment? When and where did it happen?

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How did your first attempt to talk to the old friend go? Was it awkward, tearful, surprising, cautious, etc.?

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Can nuance be added to the saying? Consider the universal truth and human experience the saying revolves around

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What is my plan to continue improving myself?

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What was something I could do at this very moment? What things could I prioritize? What things could I let ride the wave?

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How does the object function or hold significance in the present?

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Given all that happened, how am I feeling overall?

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Did you participate in any activity? Did you meet any new and interesting people?

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