281. Have you ever experienced discrimination, bigotry, or harassment? Write a narrative about your experiences.
282. Have you ever found an activity so consuming that you get lost in it and lose track of time? Write a personal essay about it.
283. If and when you publish a book, you’ll need to market it and build a readership. Write an outline of the actions you can take to promote your book.
284. Describe the qualities of a good friend. What would their flaws be?
285. Most of us shape our political and/or spiritual beliefs over time. Tell the story of how your life experiences and your perception of the world helped you shape your current belief system.
286. Have you ever defended someone who was powerless? Have you ever stuck up for an underdog? Write an article about helping those who cannot help them- selves.
287. You’re invited to a fancy costume party and you have an unlimited budget for your costume. What do you dress up as and why? Describe your costume in detail.
288. Robert Frost said, “Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.” What is poetry?
289. Do you use social media? Have you ever used it for business purposes? Do you use it to meet people or stay connected with friends and family? Write an article about how you’ve effectively used social media in your career or personal life.
290. We all have pet peeves. What are yours? Why do they bother you so much?
291. Every family has its own holiday rituals and traditions. Choose a holiday and write a narrative about how your family has celebrated it over the years. Include personal stories whether they are sad, funny, or troubling. As an alternative, write about one particular holiday occasion.
292. Some people think that the number thirteen, walking under a ladder, or breaking a mirror will bring bad luck. Are you superstitious? What superstitions do you hold? Why do you believe in them? Do you think they are cosmic or psychological?
293. Have you ever been close with your neighbors? Did you all get together regularly? Ever throw a block party? Tell the story of you and your neighbors forming a community of friendship (or rivalry).
294. What are your shopping habits? Do you buy recklessly? Do you clip coupons? Do you have any shopping tips that might benefit others? Write an article about shopping.
295. Many people feel their greatest legacy is their children. Besides children, what legacy would you like to leave behind?
296. Dance is one of the most unappreciated art forms. Dancers are stuck some- where between the arts and sports. But think about this— dancers get out there and do their thing, and the only tools they possess are their own bodies. No pens or computers, no cameras, no paintbrushes, and no instruments. You can watch dance performances on television, in music videos, or simply by searching through YouTube. Watch a few dance performances and then write about them. Discuss how the dance is tied to the music. Make observations about how the dancers bring the choreography to life. Compare dancing to writing. Are there similarities?
297. What is your favorite season? What do you like about it? Write a descriptive essay about it.
298. Our beliefs and attitudes about love change over time as we gain life experience. Write a series of vignettes telling stories about how different experiences in your life changed or shaped your views about love.
299. We’ve all felt mistreated by businesses. They overcharge, fail to follow through, or can’t get our orders right. Write a thoughtful but critical article from the customer’s perspective based on a negative experience you’ve had with a business.
300. Are we alone in the universe? Write a personal essay about your thoughts on whether there is other intelligent life besides humans in the universe.