As many of you know, I’ve been sending out a weekly writing prompt for several months now to the subscribers of our Story Fuel Newsletter. And it’s been so great to see so many of you stretching your creative muscle and getting out of your writing rut.

So today I thought I’d highlight 5 of our past writing prompts and hopefully help inspire YOU to get into the routine of writing, editing and thinking creatively about words and their impact.

1. Write a letter to a fictional future customer. In the letter, tell them you remember when they first came to you with their problem (specific the problem). Explain how you worked on the problem, the solutions you provided and what the final outcome was for the client. Not only does this writing exercise help you get clear on what you do and why you do it, it also helps you articulate your message for your audience.

2. The One-Syllable Word Challenge. One-syllable words are powerful. And one reason they’re so powerful is that they’re simple to say and to remember. And there are waaay more one-syllable words out there than we realize. So your challenge is to write a page in your journal at the end of the day capturing the highlights of what you did using only one-syllable words. And trust me, it’s not as easy as you think!

3. Use alliteration. Alliteration is the grouping of similar words or phrases that share a common beginning sound or letter like Krispy Kreme, Coca Cola or Best Buy. It’s effective since it’s easy on the ears and it gets our audience’s attention. So your writing prompt today is to rewrite your grocery list this week and add in adjectives that starts with the same letter of each item on your list.

For instance, this week my grocery list includes:

- Bucolic Bananas

- Flinching Facewipes

- Ostracizing Olive Oil

- Pluralistic Popcorn

- Transformative Toilet Paper

And here’s a hint – always start with the grocery list item, NOT the adjective. And for goodness sake, have FUN with it!

4. Create your own word and use it in everyday conversation. There are a lot of words people make up – whether it’s as company names or product names – and the ability to think outside of your regular vocabulary can go a long way to helping you achieve something that’s one-of-a—kind. Consider the following brand name which are all completely made up words: Kodak, Jeep, Velcro, Pringles, Pepsi, Spanx and of course, Google!

So what kind of word could you create this week? And don’t forget to use it in conversation!

5. Create your own mnemonic. A mnemonic is a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations that assists in remembering something. For instance, when learning music, you may have learned the names of the Treble clef lines and spaces using the mnemonic “Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge” and FACE. So my challenge for you this week is to find a mnemonic that works for your business, to help your clients or customers remember what it is you do or a specific way you do it. Think of a process you used that could be more simply explained with a mnemonic or a set of values. The key is to make something easier to understand. 

Happy writing!

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