Write a short story based on your favorite song, using the song’s title as your story’s title and the lyrics for your plot.

*Remember to create a blog post responding to this prompt and then come back here to leave us the URL to your post. If you do not want your post to be considered for the “Tuesday Featured Response” spot, then please make a note in your comment.

We’re going to be doing something new with our writing prompts. As you’ve probably noticed, most of our prompts are posted on Fridays. Moving forward, each Tuesday we will feature one of the responses from the previous week’s writing prompt.

Please note: By submitting a comment with your link, we assume that you are okay with your post possibly being featured on the site (with full credit).  If, however, you’d rather your submission not be considered for feature, please leave a note along with your comment saying so. No hard feelings, we promise!

On with the show! This week’s writing prompt:

Make a list of 5 things that you would want your children to know. (Credit: Michael)

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Thanks for your continued support!

What was the your favorite possession when you were a kid? Why did you love it so much and how did it affect your life?

*Please compose a blog post regarding this prompt, then come back and leave a comment to this post with your blog URL!

*Remember: This is a writing prompt. Please create a post on your blog in response to the prompt. Then, come back here, and leave the URL to your blog post in the comments so we can all see your letter. We love the love!

**If you are a newcomer and/or did not do the letter to your younger self, feel free to do so if you care to!  It is
NOT a requirement to take part in this one. The prompt can be found here

Leave 5 of your most prized and cherished posessions to people who you feel deserve them. Who gets what and why? (Feel free to do more than 5 if you’d like)

Remember: This is a writing prompt. Please create a blog post responding to the prompt. Then, come back here, and leave a comment with your blog URL so we can check you out! It’s all about love!

WE WANT YOUR IDEAS! Send any ideas for Blog Posts, Writing Prompts, and Discussion Questions to TwentySomethingWriters[at]gmail[dot]com

This brilliant idea is from Pam @ Reflections From a Neurotic Writer. Thanks! Also, I know you all have heads filled with ideas for Discussion Questions and Writing Prompts. We want your ideas! Send them to: twentysomethingwriters[at]gmail[dot]com.

On with the show

Let’s write a story together. Add one sentence to help further the story (you can read the sentences before it to stay on theme). There is one catch: You must start your sentence with the alphabet letter that follows the one that started the prior sentence. For example, if the last sentence is “The sun was shining bright that morning,” the first word of your sentence must start with a “U.” (When it gets to “Z,” start back again with “A.”).

*Though this is a writing prompt, we are going to discuss this one in the comments. However, please blog and tell your friends to come and contribute!

Today, our writing prompt comes from John @ Phampants.

Also, just wanted to extend a Thank You to everyone who has been contributing writing prompt ideas. They are all so great, and will be used soon! We are always in need of more, so keep them coming! They can be sent to twentysomethingwriters[at]gmail[dot]com.

Onto this week’s prompt:

Who was your favorite cartoon charachter as a child? No holding back, admit it! Did you have a lot of collector’s items (stuffed animals, bed sheets, figurines, etc) of them? Are they worth any money currently?

Imagine you were able to meet your favorite cartoon character. How would you meet? (Maybe they came alive off of your bed-sheets!) What would you say? Write a brief (or extended) dialogue between the two of you.

*Remember: This is a Writing Prompt. Post your response on your blog. Then, come back here and leave your post URL in the comments so we can all come and read all about your Cartoon Encounter!

You’ve just been given at time machine. You can only use it once, to go back to day in your past and relive it or change something. What day would you go back to, what would you change and why?

(Credit for the question goes to Amber)

*Remember to post an enrty on your blog about this topic. Then, link back to this post so we can read your responses!

We have a writing prompt for you. This one fresh from the Katie archives.

Because you’re so darn nice, you’ve decided to put together some care packages. Ten lucky people will be getting a care package from you. In each of the care packages, there will be a book, a song, and a fortune cookie sized piece of advice.

For each of the following people, choose 1 book, 1 song, and a brief piece of advice to leave them. Explain why you chose the pieces that you did.

• 2 close friends
• 2 family members
• 2 fellow bloggers
• 2 ex-friends/significant others
• 2 younger people in your life (10 or more years younger than you)

Don’t forget to put enough postage on those packages. The USPS WILL return them. Trust me.

*This is a writing prompt. Post a blog entry about it on your blog, then come on back here and leave us a link to your post. As always, can’t wait to see your responses.

If you have any Writing Prompt suggestions please e-mail them to twentysomethingwriters[at]gmail[dot]com. We’re looking for any writing prompt ideas, whether they are on the subject of writing or not. Send us your ideas!

How to find out your album details:

1. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Random – First random article is your band name.
2. en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Special:Random- *Find a quote on the page to be your album title. You may have to refresh the page once if there are not quotes on your random page**
   
3. flickr.com/explore/interesting/7days – Third picture is your album cover.
4. Write your back story and inspiration.

As much as I would love to take credit for this awesome prompt, I can’t. This prompt is from John @ Phampants. He already did this, so if you need a little example or inspiration, you can see his response here.

*This is a writing prompt. Remember, post about it on your blog, link back here, then post the URL in the comments so we can check out your album! Encourage your blog readers to participate, and post their albums over here too. Let’s get our own little top-selling album chart here!

**Originally step 2 linked to a page that was broken,  and when fixed, it sent everyone to the same page for quotes, and that would be no fun! So, to avoid confusion,  I provided a new link – by Katie@10:11 AM EST.