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July 4, 2009
Writing Prompts
You forgot to make your bed this morning and your mom is on the prowl, ready to hand out punishment. In an effort to avoid grounding, make up an excuse (no matter how absurd) as to why you were unable to make your bed. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here
Write about someone you envy. Start your story with, "I wish I didn't envy (fill in the blank) so much, but I can't help it."
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When you were little, you could swear there was a monster under your bed--but no one believed you. On the eve of your 30th birthday, you hear noises coming from under your bed once again. The monster is back and has an important message to deliver to you.
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You find out you are highly allergic to something you love. Do you give it up (no matter how hard it is) or not (and deal with the consequences of the allergy)? You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here
Your neighbor has taken in an unusual pet and it does something unpleasant to your house/yard. Confront your neighbor. You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here
You wake up to the smell of sizzling French toast. You have to have some, but it's coming from your neighbor's house and the two of you aren't on speaking terms. How do you get the French toast? You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here
If you could spend your birthday doing anything you wanted, what would it be and why? You can post your response (500 words or fewer) here
You've recently purchased a new house. Upon your first full night there, you begin to hear noises but think nothing of it—until you see something that convinces you the house is haunted.
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If you could morph into anyone (alive, dead, fictional, etc.), who would it be and why?  

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Sum up your writing career in one sentence.

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