WRITING PROMPT
Mind in the Gap — January Writing Prompt
We are back and calling for submissions!
Hello, everyone!
Welcome back to a new monthly writing prompt! It has been a minute since our last prompt, and I truly apologize for that! But we are back with more inspiration, and ready for 2022!
Although my current schedule is busier than it used to be, I decided I do not want to stop posting these monthly prompts as I always feel inspired by your stories. So here’s to keeping the trend going.
January’s Prompt
When I think of January, I think about a fresh start. Out with the old and in with the new. I think of optimism for the future, excitement for what could be, and am thankful for everything until now.
With this in mind, I began to wonder about how new doesn’t always mean better. In many ways, improving doesn’t have to mean dismissing what is old and used altogether. Maybe it could mean asking the question:
How can we honor what was, and what could be, at the same time?
So for this month, I challenge you to write about changing times. How have changes through the generations changed the way we see and experience life? What is better now, and what may have felt better before? Explore these nuances.
As always, we are looking at this theme through the eyes of different generations. Interpret this as you find fit, but just make sure to include an intergenerational angle to your story.
I can’t wait to read all of your contributions and to get inspired by your stories of changing times. Happy writing!
Submission guidelines
- Any story form is accepted for submission, including non-fiction, fiction, poetry, dialogue/script
- Please add the tag “Monthly Writing Challenge” to your story
- Also, please include at least one of the following tags in your story: intergenerational, self, life, life lessons, relationships
- Make sure to submit your story by January 31st
- Be sure to add a link back to this article, to incite others to join the prompt as well
- If you would like to earn money for your story, make sure your submission is eligible to earn through the Medium Partner Program
- Not a writer for Mind in the Gap yet, but want to join this prompt? Let us know in the comments section that you want to be added!
What happens to the top submission?
- The top story will be selected based on reader engagement (views and reads) and interaction (comments and claps). So be sure to share your stories and to read the other submissions too! :)
- This story will be featured at the top of our publication (extra exposure and more reads)
- It will also be shared in the Mind in the Gap Facebook group (click here to join the group!)
Calling on Mind in the Gap writers!
Sajjad Choudhury, Lara da Rocha, Barry Silverstein, Natalie B. Kemp, Crystal Jackson, David Martin, Linda C Smith, Patrick Metzger, CJ Amberwood, Sanija Dhakal, Donna Brown, Toffy Char, Maria Reitan, Paul Coogan, Hannah To, Bill Abbate, Vidhipssa Mohan, Fareeha Arshad, Lea Loesch, Jillian Enright, Beatrice Causey, Sahil Patel, Geraldine Ameh
I hope this prompt inspires you to share your stories! If you know anyone else who would enjoy participating in this prompt, spread the message along.
Can’t wait to read all of your fabulous submissions! :)
Love from,
The Mind in the Gap Team
Don’t want to participate in this prompt, but have an intergenerational story or conversation you want to share? We would love to hear it! Contribute to Mind in the Gap, and join the team!
