Brevity is the soul of wit! Write a piece that is 50 words or less in length. (Nov 15 - Jan 15)

As winter approaches, many animals in the Northern Hemisphere are bedding down for the season. Write a poem or story about sleep, dreams, rest, or the physical act of hibernation (Dec 1 - Jan 31)

As we look ahead to a new year, let us also dwell in the longings of our former selves! Write a short piece about nostalgia. (Dec 1 - Jan 31)

It's almost Halloween! Write a scary poem or short story. (Oct. 1 - 31)

In the wake of Ramadan, Lent, and the temperance and reflection that comes in the turning from winter to spring, reflect on food (or its absence!) in a short poem or flash fiction story.

Spring is a time both of birth and rebirth; life rises out of the frost, celebrating the spring. Write a short piece about things being reborn.

The days are about to get longer, the mornings brighter, the dusks more docile. Write about light and darkness, sunrise or sunset, and the breaking of day.

Even as February fades into the background, love is never really over. Write a short piece of fiction or poetry about love… gone right or wrong!

Compose a short poem, story, drawing, etc. about the undead, the nonalive, the Fallen & risen again.

Write 100-200 words about trees, leaves, bushes, flowers… or anything else arboreal & sacred & beautiful!

From pets to the squirrels around our campus to the crows above… write 100-200 words about an animal that inspires you.

Mirrors surround us, some in plain sight and some more secretive. This week, write about some fascinating “mirrors” or “reflections.”

Write 100-200 words about something… zesty. Or salty, or even sweet! Choose a spice, a flavor, or a food and write a short ode to it!

Write a 100-200 word story/poem about all the majesty, the marvels (or should we say mauve-als?) about a color of your choice.