121. Junior high is a tumultuous time for many adolescents. Make a list of your most vivid memories from junior high and form them into a narrative.
122. Soft skills include communication, attitude, and empathy. Choose the soft skill you have the greatest aptitude for and write an article about how this skill is beneficial, using your own life experiences as examples.
123. Write a personal essay about the best gift you ever received. Why is it your favorite? Who gave it to you? What made it so special?
124. When you retire, what will you have written?
125. Write down a full account of a dream you’ve had recently. Include as many details as possible.
126. Have you ever won a contest or an important competition? What did you have to do in order to win? Did you work for it or did you get lucky?
127. During your next job interview, the hiring manager hands you crayons, markers, pencils, and drawing paper. He or she says you have one hour to draw what- ever you want. Before leaving the room, the hiring manager advises you to refrain from drawing anything work related. What do you draw and why?
128. Write about poetry. Do you like it? Which poems or poets do you enjoy? Why?
129. What if you could change careers? You get to choose any profession with the guarantee that you will be highly successful at it. What would you choose? Why?
130. Have you ever had to speak in front of a large crowd? Were you nervous? Well prepared? How did this speaking event come about? Write it as a narrative.
131. Think back to your childhood. Did you collect anything? Did you have a hobby? Write an article for kids about it.
132. Write a personal essay describing your greatest strength. Has it ever caused you problems? How do you leverage this strength? Do others ever commend you on it?
133. Think back over some of the dreams you’ve had and try to identify recurring themes. Perhaps you’re often being chased in dreams (or maybe you’re the one doing the chasing). Maybe a lot of your dreams are set in nature or feature animals.
134. Do you have children? Tell the story of how you became a parent. Write the stories of your first years as a parent— the joys and the struggles.
135. Write a biographical article about someone you admire.
136. Write a personal essay describing your dream date.
137. What is the first book you remember reading or falling in love with? Why does this book stand out for you?
138. Appreciating little things like a sunset or a delicious meal is important. Write about some of the little things you appreciate.
139. Imagine you’ve had a long and prosperous career as an author. Describe your legacy. What will you leave behind?
140. High school. It seems like it’s going to last forever, but then it’s over before you know it. Make a list of some of your most vivid memories from high school and form them into a narrative.