Write a 26-line poem using all the letters of the alphabet. Have the first line start with the letter “A,”… Read more Alphabet Poem
American Grafitti
You’re downtown, and see graffiti in an unlikely place—graffiti like you’ve never seen before, concerning someone you know. Life got… Read more American Grafitti
Sent to the Wrong Printer
Writing Prompt: You’re at work and you print something personal (and sensitive). Unfortunately, you’ve sent it to the wrong printer and,… Read more Sent to the Wrong Printer
Mystery Cookie
Writing Prompt: One Day you come into work and find a cookie mysteriously placed on your desk. Grateful to whoever… Read more Mystery Cookie
The One That Got Away
Writing Prompt: You bump into an ex-lover on Valentine’s Day—the one whom you often call “The One That Got Away.”… Read more The One That Got Away
Breaking Up With Writer’s Block
Preface–I began Prompt Me! to try to instill inspiration and discipline into my writing day. To help me get “inspired”… Read more Breaking Up With Writer’s Block
Diaries of a Young Woman
I have begun the task of transcribing the diaries of my mother. My sister, Kathryn, found them in Mom’s dresser… Read more Diaries of a Young Woman
The Loft Classes
January 8-29, 2018 This winter I will be taking two classes, one is to better understand the business of writing.… Read more The Loft Classes
The Writing Process
I thought it would be easier than it is. Writing, that is. Like having the gift for gab, I’ve always… Read more The Writing Process
What about “Liberated Life”?
I have been getting mixed signals about the connotation of the term “liberated” in my working title. How do you… Read more What about “Liberated Life”?
ELAINE KOYAMA WRITES 