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Summary

Promptly Written offers a curated collection of weekly writing prompts for December 25–31, focusing on themes of marriage and the holiday season, with a variety of topics for writers to explore across different genres.

Abstract

The "Prompt Yourself" series on Promptly Written for the week of December 25–31 invites writers to engage with prompts centered around the theme of marriage and the new chapter it represents. The prompts are designed to inspire a range of written works, from poetry and fiction to essays and articles. The website extends Christmas greetings to its community, acknowledging the warmth and friendship within the writing platform. It also provides detailed instructions on how to submit writings inspired by these prompts, emphasizing the importance of using the correct tags and submitting drafts to the publication. The prompts for the week cover various aspects of married life, including adjusting to shared living, managing family dynamics, and maintaining individuality. Quotes from notable figures on the topic of marriage are included for "Thursday's Thoughts," and "Fiction Friday" presents scenarios that challenge traditional notions of love and commitment. The week's prompts conclude with an invitation to imagine a scenario for a couple's first anniversary spent apart.

Opinions

  • The author expresses a sense of community and gratitude towards the readers and contributors, particularly noting the friendships formed within the Promptly Written platform.
  • There is an acknowledgment of the stress that can accompany the holiday season, with a wish for a stress-free Christmas for all readers.
  • The prompts are presented as flexible and open to interpretation, encouraging writers to select those that resonate with them personally.
  • The submission process is clearly outlined, with an emphasis on following guidelines to ensure stories are read by the editors.
  • The inclusion of a variety of prompts suggests an understanding that marriage and relationships are multifaceted, encompassing practical, emotional, and social dimensions.
  • The author encourages writers to reflect on their own values and experiences regarding relationships, as seen in the "Random Words Saturday" and "Spiritual Sunday" prompts.
  • The "Bonus Prompt" indicates a recognition of the challenges couples may face, such as spending significant moments apart, and the creative ways they might navigate these situations.

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Prompt Yourself: Weekly Prompts December 25–31

Prompts to tempt your muses

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Welcome to the 52nd week of Weekly Prompts here at PW! So this is the continuation week of my prompts around weddings. Last week, it was about weddings.

This week will be about marriage and the new chapter that comes with it. But before that, let me take this opportunity to say to you all, ‘Merry Christmas!’ I love the family I’ve created here. I’ve made numerous friendships here, and despite being in different countries and places, the warmth of your friendships is felt in my heart, and I’m looking forward to deeper friendships next year. 😁❤❤

I wish you all a blessed and stress-free Christmas, as we all know that the dark side of holidays is stress 😁

And to you Dr. Casey, congratulations and enjoy your day.❤❤

Ok, back to prompts 😁

Before we get started, here are a couple of quick reminders:

How This Works

  1. Use these prompts to write poetry, fiction, an essay, creative non-fiction, or an article. They are totally open to interpretation! Include a link to the prompt at the bottom of your post.
  2. If you use one of these prompts, you can submit the result here at PW, to any publication that accepts prompts from other publications, or self-publish. If you submit somewhere besides PW, make sure to include a link to the prompt and tag PW editors so that we do not miss reading your story!
  3. You don’t have to use PW’s prompts to submit work here. We are an open publication for established and new writers to submit their writing — usually based on writing prompts from here or elsewhere, but unprompted stories are also welcome!
  4. Please be sure to use the correct Reader Interest Tags when you submit your work to PW so it lands in the right place on the homepage. Please use ONE (not multiple) of the following tags: Poetry, Fiction, Essay, or Articles. Your other four tags can be whatever you wish them to be.
  5. Please ONLY submit drafts. To do this, once you have finished writing, instead of hitting the Publish button, click on the three dots (…), choose Add to Publication, click on Promptly Written, and then submit. This will put it into our queue, and we will publish it on our end.
  6. Each week, you will find prompts for Monday-Sunday. However, you do not have to use them in the order they are written. Browse them all and use only the ones that resonate with you. Submit your work any time during the week (or long after!).
  7. If you previously wrote for PW but haven’t in a while, you may need to go to the Submission Guidelines and ask to be a writer again. We went on hiatus a few months ago and stopped accepting submissions; if you were a writer with us before that time, you will need to sign up again.
  8. Have fun!

Are you ready? Great! Let’s get prompting!

Moody Monday

Write a ‘moody’ poem or story around any of the following:

1. Adjusting to a shared life

2. Missing the single life

3. First Christmas together

4. The pressure of family expectations

5. The fear of losing independence

Tuesday Twosome

1. Conceptual Theme — Building a Home

Twosome —Decorating Styles and Creating Shared Spaces.

2. Conceptual Theme — Family Dynamics

Twosome —Balancing In-Law Relationships and Setting Boundaries

3. Conceptual Theme — Communication

Twosome —Developing Effective Listening Skills and Expressing Needs

4. Conceptual Theme —Health and Wellness

Twosome —Creating a Joint Fitness Routine and Healthy Eating Plan

5. Conceptual Theme — Home Responsibilities

Twosome —Dividing Household Chores and Teamwork in Daily Tasks

Wednesday’s Either/Or

1. Either “Cooking Together” or “Trying New Restaurants”

2. Either “Celebrating Monthly Anniversaries” or “Focusing on Annual Milestones”

3. Either “Creating a Couple’s Bucket List” or “Living Spontaneously”

4. Either “Starting a Home Business Together” or “Supporting Separate Careers”

5. Either “Joint Bank Accounts” or “Keeping Finances Separate”

Thursday’s Thoughts

1.” In marriage, when we honor and celebrate each other, we’re freed up to be the best people we can be.” — Dr. Sue Johnson

2. "A good marriage is each for the other and two against the world.” — Robert Brault

3.” The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” — Audrey Hepburn

4. "A happy marriage is a long conversation which always seems too short.” — Andre Maurois

5. "The goal in marriage is not to think alike, but to think together.” — Robert C. Dodds

Fiction Friday

Use any or all of the following concepts for a story:

1. A couple on their honeymoon realizes they have very different expectations about marriage.

2. The main character is trying to create the perfect first Christmas for their spouse, but everything goes wrong.

3. Two best friends attend a wedding, only to find out they both have feelings for the bride.

4. A couple’s first Christmas together is disrupted by an unexpected guest.

5. The main character, on their honeymoon, meets an intriguing stranger who challenges their ideas about love and commitment.

Random Words Saturday

With 2 or more of these words, describe your ideal person to get married to. Think about the qualities that matter most to you in a life partner.😁❤❤ Is it their kindness, humor, intelligence, or something else? Use these words as a starting point to reflect on what you truly value in a relationship

  • Kind
  • Funny
  • Smart
  • Caring
  • Loyal
  • Honest
  • Gentle
  • Strong
  • Patient
  • Loving
  • Creative
  • Energetic
  • Calm
  • Reliable
  • Respectful
  • Adventurous
  • Thoughtful
  • Supportive
  • Passionate
  • Humble
  • Optimistic

Spiritual Sunday

1. Discuss the importance of empathy and understanding in a marriage

2. Discuss the role of communication in resolving conflicts in a marriage.

3. Share a story about a time when compromise strengthened a relationship.

4. How does maintaining a sense of humor benefit a marriage?

5. What are some ways to show appreciation and gratitude to your spouse?

Bonus Prompt — Write a poem, flash fiction story (500 words or less), or essay imagining a scenario where a couple has to spend their first anniversary apart and how they make it special despite the distance.

There you have it. A week’s worth of prompts to tempt your muses. We look forward to reading your submissions. Don’t forget to mention me so I won’t miss reading your story.

Bella loves to write about life, psychology, and relationships. Click here to receive an email that guarantees you’ll get Bella’s newest stories delivered straight to your inbox.

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If you missed my last week's prompts, you can them here.

And if you missed December 11–17 prompts by Dr. Casey, you can find them here.

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