We realize that a lot of our readers may be looking for things to fill their days right now. We love sharing our favorite books and media with you and will continue to do so, but now we are starting a new feature on Fridays, Writing Prompts to get you creating your own great work!
March 20, 2020 Writing Prompt: Favorite or Most Memorable Trip
Right now a lot of us are working or schooling from home and some of you may be under quarantine, but lets instead focus on the best (or most memorable) trip you ever had. It could have been a fun camping trip as a teen or it could have been your first time traveling overseas to Paris on your honeymoon. Think about what made the trip specifically memorable.
Think what you experienced with all of your senses. What were the unique sights and sounds? Did you taste anything especially good, you tried for the first time, or something so awful you’d never eat it again? What did it feel like being there; what was the weather like? Smell is one of the most evocative senses so if you remember the scent of pine, fresh baking bread, or the ocean waves include it in the piece.
You can also talk about the people you interreacted with. Did you meet someone new; are you still in touch with them? If you went on the trip with a friend or family member, how did the trip change your relationship?
You might want to see if you have any pictures from your trip and reach out to talk to others who might have been on the trip with you for their impressions.
Prefer fiction, do some research on a travel destination of your dreams to use as a setting. Did you know eBCCLS has some always available travel guides; check them out now for some ideas.
For speculative fiction fans create a new world or land that exists in your imagination.
For you poets out there this topic would make a terrific poem!
You can share in the comments what destination you are planning to write about! Also let us know if you would be interested in connecting with other writer’s in an online writing group. You can also reach me at hplwriters@gmail.com.
Written by:
Aimee Harris
Head of Reference
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