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Writing Challenge Day 31: Mischief

March 1, 2016 Alison Taylor

Did you ever play tricks or pranks on your family or friends in your childhood or youth? What was the best/worst prank? Were there any consequences?

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Writing Challenge Day 30: Proudest Childhood Moment

February 29, 2016 Alison Taylor

What was your proudest moment in your childhood?

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Writing Challenge Day 29: Inspiration

February 28, 2016 Alison Taylor

If you feel so inspired, write about whatever comes into your head. Or take a day of rest from your writings.

How is this week of the writing challenge going for you? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments below!

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Writing Challenge Day 28: Wild Card Day

February 27, 2016 Alison Taylor

Today, write about something you missed earlier in the week. Or pick something from your timeline and write about it. 

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Writing Challenge Day 27: A Hiding Place

February 26, 2016 Alison Taylor

Did you have a hideout or special place as a child? Write about it.

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Writing Challenge Day 26: A Childhood Playmate

February 25, 2016 Alison Taylor

Who was your best friend in your younger childhood years? Write about that person.

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Writing Challenge Day 25: A Childhood Home

February 24, 2016 Alison Taylor

Write about your childhood home.

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Writing Challenge Day 24: Your Most Eccentric Relative

February 23, 2016 Alison Taylor

Do you have an eccentric relative? Relate a story about him or her.

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Writing Challenge Day 23: Your Maternal Grandparents

February 22, 2016 Alison Taylor

Do you remember your mother's parents? Describe them, and your relationship to them.

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Writing Challenge Day 22: Inspiration

February 21, 2016 Alison Taylor

If you feel so inspired, write about whatever comes into your head. Or take a day of rest from your writings.

How is this week of the writing challenge going for you? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments below!

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Writing Challenge Day 21: Wild Card Day

February 20, 2016 Alison Taylor

Today, write about something you missed earlier in the week. Or pick something from your timeline and write about it. 

 

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Writing Challenge Day 20: Your Paternal Grandparents

February 19, 2016 Alison Taylor

Do you remember your father's parents? Describe them, and your relationship to them.

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Writing Challenge Day 19: Describe Your Father

February 18, 2016 Alison Taylor

Describe your father. What did/does he look like? What were/are his personality traits, quirks, characteristics? How are you like or unlike him?

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Writing Challenge Day 18: Describe Your Mother

February 17, 2016 Alison Taylor

Describe your mother. What did/does she look like? What were/are her personality traits, quirks, characteristics? How are you like or unlike her?

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Writing Challenge Day 17: Bullies

February 16, 2016 Alison Taylor

Have you ever had an encounter with a bully? Were you the victim, the protector, or perhaps even the bully? Write about what happened and how it affected you.

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Writing Challenge Day 16: First Love

February 15, 2016 Alison Taylor

Write about the first time you fell in love. 

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Writing Challenge Day 15: Inspiration

February 14, 2016 Alison Taylor

If you feel so inspired, write about whatever comes into your head. Or take a day of rest from your writings.

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Writing Challenge Day 14: Wild Card Day

February 13, 2016 Alison Taylor

Today, write about something you missed earlier in the week. Or pick something from your timeline and write about it. 

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Writing Challenge Day 13: Getting Lost

February 12, 2016 Alison Taylor

Write about a time when you were lost. Were you geographically lost, or existentially lost? Or perhaps both? How did you get out of the situation? What did you learn from it?

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Writing Challenge Day 12: The Scariest Thing

February 11, 2016 Alison Taylor

Write about the most frightening thing that has ever happened to you, or the scariest moment in your memory. What lasting effects did it have on you, if any? 

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