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Writing Prompt: Back-to-School Letter for Future Generations

One of the fun things about writing family history is you can experiment with different writing formats. You can tell a family story by writing a poem or a song, describing a photo, sharing a recipe and the story behind it, creating a diary-style note, or writing a letter.

Today, we’ll look at a writing prompt for a seasonal letter you can write. This letter is partly an encouragement to future generations of your family, and it’s partly a way to share your own memories. 

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Rediscover, Reflect, Remember: Writing Memories Old and New

Late summer is a time that invites reflection. Summer activities are winding down. Quiet moments linger. Families enjoy visits and reunions before the busy fall season gets underway. It’s a time filled with memories, old and new. As a writer, you’ll find late summer is an ideal time to capture memories before the season shifts into new fall activities.

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A Fresh Season for Your Writing: Choose One Small Thing to Grow

Back-to-school season is upon us. Maybe you’ve got plans to start working on a writing project, like a book or blog. Or maybe you’ve already started and hope to keep your progress going through the fall season. 

The dilemma often comes up: How can I grow as a writer while keeping my project going? It seems there’s not enough time for all of it. How do I choose?

What if I tell you it’s possible to do both without overwhelm? 

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Your Writing Voice Is Already in You

You may have heard the term “writing voice” and wondered what it is and how to find it. Good news: You don’t have to go looking for your writing voice. It’s already in you. 

Your writing voice can be heard in the way you talk, think, and tell stories. It’s uniquely yours. You don’t have to change how you communicate to find your writing voice. You just have to write like you. 

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Writing Prompt: A Childhood Summer Memory

Writing a book begins with small steps. As you practice writing smaller pieces, the bigger project starts to come together. A writing prompt—where you write in response to a particular question or topic—can help you gain momentum.

Have you ever tried writing in response to a writing prompt? It’s good practice, it exercises your writing muscles, and it can often lead to insights for your book. I’m going to share one today that you can try.

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Want to Share Your Story? You’re Ready

A client recently told her neighbor she was working on her second book. The neighbor looked at her in awe and said, “How long have you been a writer?”

That question stuck with me. I could see the neighbor thinking that writing a book required special training. That it wasn’t something as simple as sharing stories to encourage others—something the neighbor probably does every day.

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Summer Reading Helps You Grow as a Writer

Summer is a wonderful time to relax and read a book. Before I leave on my summer vacation, I load my Kindle reader with the books I hope to enjoy. I can’t wait to dig into those stories—and take a break from writing.

Writers often feel guilty when they focus on summer reading instead of writing. But reading actually fuels your writing. Summer is the perfect season to improve your writing through reading. 

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Stir Your Creativity—Without Writing a Word

Summer means warm days, a different pace of daily life, and time for refreshing. It’s a great season to boost your creativity.

Writing is more than words. Writing is creative. It’s helpful to take a break from the computer and try a different creative activity to pair with your writing. Summer is the perfect time for lighthearted, creative fun.

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