There is a tendency to see only the negative in our lives, especially when there seems to be an overwhelming amount of reasons to be so this year. Take a moment to think about the good in your life, the things for which you are grateful. You may surprise yourself...I hope you surprise yourself. Prose or poetry - nonfiction, please.

Poetry or prose, fiction or nonfiction. Tag me so I can read your work!

Prose or poetry, fiction or nonfiction. Please tag me in the comments so that I can read your work!

Of the myriad pictures you have in your possession, choose one and write a poem or story about the moment it encapsulates (and/or the moments preceding or following it). Fiction or non-fiction, prose or poetry. Tag me in the comments so I can read your work!

What thoughts does this quote bring to mind? Write whatever it inspires - poetry or prose, anything goes! Don't forget to tag me so that I can read your creations!

Of what does this make you think, imagine or remember? Write it! Poetry or prose...don't forget to tag me @dctezcan.

Write about something that you lost and will never get back.

Write about something you lost that you will never get back - poetry or prose. Don't forget to tag me @dctezcan!

Of what does this make you think, imagine or remember? Write it! Poetry or prose...don't forget to tag me @dctezcan.

As you go through your day, listen to conversations and sounds around you – at the supermarket, your favorite café, the mall, walking down the street, at home… Then pick a sound or snippet of conversation and write for 15 minutes and see where it takes you. Just write! Poetry, prose – whatever flows!

As you go through your day, listen to conversations and sounds around you – at the supermarket, your favorite café, the mall, walking down the street, at home… Then pick a sound or a snippet of conversation and write. See where it takes you. Just write! Poetry, prose – whatever flows! Tag me @dctezcan!

Using the quote as a prompt, write what it inspires in you. Poetry or prose - whatever flows! Don't forget to tag me @dctezcan so I can read your work!

Write something that uses this phrase in it - prose or poetry, however it speaks to you. Please tag me @dctezcan in the comments so I find it to read!

Write a story about riding in the backseat of a vehicle...but write it in the second person (You). I will submit an example. Poetry or prose - whatever takes your fancy! Happy writing!