• write a letter to yourself in the future.
  • find a piece of poetry you respond to. rewrite it and glue it into your journal.
  • expose yourself to a new artist, (go to a gallery, or in a book.) write about what moves you about it.
  • find a photo of a person you do not know. write a brief bio about them.
  • record an overheard conversation.
  • go to a paint store. collect ‘chips’ of all your favorite colors.
  • write a haiku.
  • fill an entire page in your journal with small circles. color them in.
  • create a character based on someone you know. Write a list of personality traits.
  • list your ten most important things (not including animals or people.)
  • glue a photo of yourself as a child into your journal.
  • physically alter a page. (i.e. cut a hole, pour tea on it, burn it, fold it, etc.)
  • what were you thinking just now? write it down.
  • write a list of all the things you do to escape.
  • describe one time when you were brave.
  • describe your favorite character from a book, a movie, or television.
  • if you could have any animal for a pet, what would it be? Describe the pet and how you would take care of it.
  • describe your favorite season (fall, spring, summer, or winter). tell what kinds of things you like to do during that season.
  • would you want to visit the moon? why or why not?
  • if you could spend an afternoon with one member of your extended family, who would it be? Tell why you chose this person and tell what you do together.
oct 19 2012 ∞
mar 4 2017 +