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Summary

This web page is a writing prompt for the theme "First Day" on the Age of Empathy publication, encouraging writers to share their experiences and interpretations of starting something new.

Abstract

The Age of Empathy publication presents a writing prompt for the month of September, inviting writers to explore the theme of "First Day." This theme encompasses various experiences of starting something new, such as beginning a new job, attending a new school, moving to a new town, or even getting married. The prompt encourages creativity and personal interpretation, inviting writers to share their stories of fear, excitement, woes, relief, or anything else the theme evokes. Writers are advised to use the tag "First Day" to ensure their essays appear in the correct location on the publication's homepage. The inspiration for this theme comes from Age of Empathy editor, All My Little Words.

Bullet points

  • The writing prompt for September is "First Day" on the Age of Empathy publication.
  • Writers are encouraged to share their experiences and interpretations of starting something new.
  • Examples of "first days" include starting a new job, attending a new school, moving to a new town, or getting married.
  • This is a creative nonfiction prompt, allowing writers to interpret the theme in any creative way they desire.
  • Writers should use the tag "First Day" to ensure their essays appear in the correct location on the publication's homepage.
  • The inspiration for this theme comes from Age of Empathy editor, All My Little Words.

WRITING PROMPT | THEME

Age of Empathy September Prompt: First Day

Share some ‘first day’ fear, excitement, woes, relief, or anything the words conjure up

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A big happy end of August to all of our Age of Empathy essayists.

September, for many in the world, marks the beginning of a new school year. And with that comes plenty of new beginnings and first days.

So for the month ahead, I thought it would be a fascinating journey to explore this theme — the theme of starting something new. Whether your first day in a new job, your first day at a new school or university, your first day living in a new town or even country, your first day as a married person (Bernice P., I’m looking at you), or simply imagining what you might do differently if you started something over today.

Perhaps it’s taking your child to school for their first day, or their first day living away from home.

Let your mind and your words play with the theme. This is creative nonfiction, so the prompt is open for interpretation in any creative way you desire. It’s already giving me plenty of ideas and I hope it sparks a few with you too.

Use the tag/topic “First Day” to ensure your essay populates in the right place on the publication’s homepage.

Looking forward to seeing your submissions!

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A big thank you to Age of Empathy editor, All My Little Words, for being the inspiration behind this month’s theme.

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