Writing Prompts
You'll find all the previous writing prompts featured on the Kids Writer 411 site, starting with the most recently posted ones. If you would like to submit a week's worth of writing prompts, please drop me an e-mail at nancy@cavanaughcreations.com. You'll get some free promotion via a short bio and links to your web site/blog on the front page as well as credit and link to your site on this page. Get prompts sent directly to you from Twitter!
May 12, 2009
A child has to deal with his single mom being really sick with pneumonia. How does it affect him? How does he react? How does change him? — Submitted by Nancy A. Cavanaugh via Twitter
April 3, 2009
A young child gets a new pet, a kitten or a puppy, who will not stop following her around. What does the child do to get some alone time? — Submitted by Nancy A. Cavanaugh via Twitter
March 30, 2009
A child's best friend has to move away following the death of his father. Describe their saying good-bye. Write it from both POVs. — Submitted by Nancy A. Cavanaugh via Twitter
March 20, 2009
A neighbor has just lost their home to a fire. Write a story about how the children of the neighborhood help the family out. — Submitted by Nancy A. Cavanaugh via Twitter
March 16, 2009
Your MC's best friend is swearing up a storm. How does your MC react? How does it affect their relationship? — Submitted by Nancy A. Cavanaugh via Twitter
March 14, 2009
A meteor crashes on Earth. What happens to those around it? Does new life come to Earth via the meteor? — Submitted by Nancy A. Cavanaugh via Twitter
March 9, 2009
It's March, several warm days have people thinking spring, then they get 6" of snow. Write how a kid might feel about one more snow day. — Submitted by Nancy A. Cavanaugh via Twitter
March 8, 2009
The dog gets loose. Write how two friends plan to find him before mom gets home. — Submitted by Nancy A. Cavanaugh via Twitter