Writing Prompts – Page 2 – nikki diekemper

Five Reasons to Smile

What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness?

If you don’t hear this question in school, you hear it at work. Maybe you hear it from your family. Regardless, we all hear this question. What do you want to do in ten years? Where do you want to be? What kind of person do you want to be? It’s to prompt you toContinue reading “Oh, THAT Question”

Pg 32

Pick up the book that is closest to you and choose the first full sentence that appears at the top of page 32. Use this line to create a scene, a character, or even a full world. “The fighter in your work may not be a professional fighter, bodyguard, law enforcement officer, or soldier.” TheseContinue reading “Pg 32”

We Are Our Animals

Which animal would you compare yourself to and why? A fun thing about zoo keepers is that each person has their preferences when it comes to the animals they take care of. Some keepers prefer primates, some prefer hoofstock, or carnivores, or birds. I’m a big felid/carnivore keeper, myself. In meeting these different types ofContinue reading “We Are Our Animals”

Child-Like Dream

What’s a weird idea you had as a kid? Something that only a kid would make up? When I was little, I remember going to this big buffet with my family. I don’t remember the name of it, but it was wide and green. The food was down the middle with a lot of seatingContinue reading “Child-Like Dream”

Hold On

What advice would you give to your teenage self? Hold on to the wonder of your dream. You started your book because a character died. You didn’t see the justice. So, you created your own story where a character like that isn’t on the “potential kill list.” You got a little obsessed when you startedContinue reading “Hold On”

Takes Your Time

How do you spend most of your time? When you’re not working or sleeping, what takes your time? Do you participate in hobbies? Do you work on a dream? Maybe you enjoy watching movies or TV shows at the end of a long day? If you had a page for every day of your life,Continue reading “Takes Your Time”

Favorite Childhood Movie

What is your favorite childhood movie? We all have that one movie we adored when growing up. Something we watched time and time again and still feel nostalgic watching it now. For me, it’s The Lion King. It’s still my favorite Disney movie to date. So, when Mufasa; The Lion King came out last month,Continue reading “Favorite Childhood Movie”

End in Gratitude

What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year? As the year comes to a close, it’s easy to look back at it and think of all the hardships we endured. Loved ones lost. Trials we went through. We often feel drained and dead stare into the new year with theContinue reading “End in Gratitude”

I’m Grateful

Thanksgiving is tomorrow. Some may spend it with family or friends. Some may be working or maybe you’re spending Thanksgiving alone? Maybe you don’t celebrate it? Some families have the tradition of going around the table and saying what you’re thankful for. I wanted to do that here and encourage you to think of atContinue reading “I’m Grateful”