Are You Feeling Adventurous This April, Challengers?
Writing prompts for every day in April
It’s almost a new month. You know what that means?
Another challenge. For the OG clan/gang/tribe/squad/crew, we’re three months in and a whopping 89 stories deep.
89 stories. That’s 44,500 words. That’s half a bloody novel.
We’ve welcomed some incredible writers — some who’ve been supportive and kind and lovely and some who were just…. not. And of course, we’ve welcomed a few dippers.
dipper noun:
a dipper is one who enjoys the idea of a challenge but cannot possibly sustain the habit of writing every single day; a dipper may choose to dip in and out of the prompts when inspiration calls or time permits.
Remember how I said I find it easier to write prompts when they’re based around a specific theme… Last month was Irish, lucky and green, February was obviously love…
Well, guess what April is?
It’s National Poetry Month.
(According to Google).
What’dya reckon? Are you feeling adventurous?
Whether you’re a dipper, dabbler or seasoned veteran, here are the prompts for April.
There’s a limit of 500 words but you can interpret the topics anyway you like. Leave me a comment on this post if you’re up for the challenge and don’t forget to tag me in your responses.
Just to add a little something to the prompts, I used some awareness days as prompt inspo.
- The funniest prank you’ve ever played on someone
2. Are you or do you know someone on the spectrum? What makes them special?
3. Who is your favourite comedian and why?
4. Are you musically talented or musically challenged?
5. Write a humorous poem about chocolate, cheese or cheerios
6. Are you a listener or a talker?
7. Do you believe in reincarnation?
8. Your favourite animal that hops or jumps
9. Do you celebrate Easter?
10. Write a free verse poem about an obstacle you’ve overcome in your life
11. What’s a tell-tale sign you’re nervous?
12. Guest writer. What does your partner/friend/co-worker/neighbour/cat have to say about your writing? I took inspiration for this one from Deb Palmer’s story written by her husband.
13. The most sunburnt you’ve ever been
14. Did you flourish or flail through 2020?
15. How has humour helped you through a difficult time?
16. A book or author you could read again and again
17. An impulse buy you regret
18. Write a letter to scammers or cold callers
19. Where does your love of writing come from?
20. Did you ever go camping when you were a kid?
21. What is your favourite body part?
22. Does climate change scare you?
23. Write a haiku about anything in your day to day life
24. What is something you can’t live without?
25. Write a poem about your favourite season
26. Tell me about your siblings
27. What was the first car you owned?
28. Write a poem about your dog or cat
29. The funniest dream you’ve ever had
30. Are you scared AI will take over the world?
Well that’s it. I won’t apologise for all the poetry prompts cause I believe poetry has a spot in all of our hearts.
Tagging the March challenge clan. (Please let me know if you wish to be removed from this list… a simple, ‘hey can you not tag me’ is all that’s needed).
Adrienne Beaumont, Autistic Widower (“AJ”), Brett Jenae Tomlin, The Sturg, Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles, Trisha Faye, Karen Schwartz, NancyO, Katie Michaelson, Bernie Pullen, Michelle Jimerson Morris, Amy Frances, Julia A. Keirns, Ravyne Hawke, Pamela Oglesby, Toni the Talker, Harry Hogg, Tina, Pat Romito LaPointe, Ruby Noir, K. Joseph, Brandon Ellrich, Misty Rae, Karen Hoffman, Deb Palmer, Susie Winfield, Vincent Pisano, Paari, Marlene Samuels, Ray Day, Randy Pulley, Michael Rhodes, Lu Skerdoo, Pluto Wolnosci, Paula Shablo, Bruce Coulter, Ellen Baker, Kelley Murphy , Leigh-Anne Dennison, Jennifer Marla Pike, Carmen Ballesteros, Marlana, MSW, Patricia Timmermans, medand of course, me, Keeley Schroder.
Feel free to change identifying names and places if you prefer anonymity. I obviously have no issues sharing the intimate details of my life and of those around me. Sorry.