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Summary

The website content provides writing prompts and encouragement for writers to express themselves through personal essays, fictional stories, or poems, with a focus on dealing with anger, stress, and sharing life advice.

Abstract

The webpage is a call to action for writers to use their craft as a means of coping with and expressing their emotions, particularly those of anger and stress. It offers a supportive community and a platform for sharing experiences and advice through writing, with new prompts provided weekly. The article also promotes the Medium Writers Challenge as an opportunity for writers to showcase their skills.

Opinions

  • The author acknowledges the difficulty of recent times and believes in the power of writing as a tool for finding peace and self-expression.
  • There is an emphasis on the importance of sharing stories and experiences, suggesting that it can provide solace to others and foster a sense of unity.
  • The author values the role of writing in processing emotions and advocates for regular creative practice as a form of self-care.
  • The article conveys enthusiasm for the writing community on Medium, encouraging interaction through the use of tags like "Writehere."
  • The author is optimistic about the potential of writers to grow and succeed, as evidenced by the promotion of the Medium Writers Challenge.

WRITE HERE

We Have a Lot to Be Mad About… | Write Here 9

Writing prompts to help you express yourself ✍🏽

Hey writers! I know it’s been a tough, weird and stressful week for many people for many reasons. I hope that you all are able to find peace, solace and even an outlet through your writing.

Whether you’re writing a personal essay, a fictional story or a poem (even a haiku!), your words matter. Your words help you express your feelings, they help others learn from your experiences, and they help people know they’re not alone.

So keep creating and keep writing and keep reading! I’ll keep trying to give you ideas with Write Here.

Let’s express ourselves! (Photo credit: Getty Images)

THIS WEEK’S PROMPTS

What makes you angry?

Current events around the globe got you riled up? Are your children on your last nerve? How do you express your rage? Tell us all about what makes you angry and tag “Writehere.”

How do you handle stress?

After a particularly tough day (or life), how do you unwind? What song, place or person will always make you feel calm without fail? Write about your self-care strategies and tag “Writehere.”

What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten?

Did a friend teach you the best way to open a stuck jar? Did you dad give you really good investment tips? Did a Beyonce song help you learn the meaning of true love? Share the wealth by sharing the best advice you’ve ever gotten in your life and tag “Writehere.”

QUESTIONS ABOUT WRITE HERE?

Email me! [email protected]. Check back here every Monday for new prompts and tips.

KEEP WRITING!

Check out previous prompts and Write Here rules:

LAST CHANCE!

You’ve been practicing your writing with Write Here for weeks. Show that you have what it takes and enter The Medium Writers Challenge before it ends on August 24.

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