Monday Writing Prompt: Self-Writing
Welcome to your weekly writing prompt! Here is today’s assignment:
Helen Keller begins chapter 4 of her autobiography, The Story of My Life, by writing, “The most important day I remember in all my life is the one on which my teacher, Anne Mansfield Sullivan, came to me.” The remainder of the chapter describes that first meeting and Keller’s re-introduction to communication and connection.
What a powerful way to open a chapter. Keller isn’t going to waste time on the inconsequential: she will dive right into the “most important day” of her life.
What was the most important day of your life? Be as specific as possible as you describe the context, situation, sights, sounds, feelings, smells, and emotions of that day. While your writing will focus on the one event, your exploration, like Keller’s, might lead you to describe or discuss other aspects and events in your life.
If you’re comfortable doing so, feel free to share your work in the comments or to email me and I’ll post it on the blog.*
- This blog is PG-13–please keep submissions or comments appropriate.
- You can read the full-text of The Story of My Life here.
Sara Hosey 