Writers: What’s the worst thing that could have happened to you in high school?
Here’s to a creative writing week. And, on a personal note: Here’s to the Butler Bulldogs. (Maybe if they win the NCAA championship tonight, anyone who still has outstanding journalism…
Here’s to a creative writing week. And, on a personal note: Here's to the Butler Bulldogs. (Maybe if they win the NCAA championship tonight, anyone who still has outstanding journalism degree loans will be absolved?)
(Image: go.butler.edu)
WRITING PROMPT: Back to School
Feel free to take the following prompt home or post your
response (500
words or fewer, funny, sad or stirring) in the Comments section below.
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In your opinion, it was always the worst thing that could have happened
to you in high school—and it’s happening to you at the high school
reunion right now.
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Zachary Petit is a freelance journalist and editor, and a lifelong literary and design nerd. He's also a former senior managing editor of Writer’s Digest magazine. Follow him on Twitter @ZacharyPetit.