COVID-19 has rewritten our lives in a way that we never expected. It has flipped our world upside down and made us rethink everything. We can take this idea to our creative writing, too. For today’s prompt, retell a well-known story, but flip the script and throw in an unexpected twist.
If you were stuck on a desert island ...
You know the age-old, “if you were stuck on a desert island…” paradigm. Let’s remix that a bit and write about another scenario that’s all too real right now.
You’re stuck at home …
What items are helping you survive?
What item are you missing that you wish you had?
What would you do if you didn’t have access to technology?
Be descriptive and include lots of details, then share your thoughts with us here.
Stay Social While Social Distancing
Recently I heard someone say: "We're physical distancing, not social distancing." We may not be able to see our loved ones in person right now, but that doesn't mean we can't stay connected. Reach out to someone and see how they're doing today! Text that friend you haven't talked to in a while, call your grandparents, check in with your teachers.
Then, write about that experience. Pay attention to how it feels when you connect meaningfully with someone you care about. How has physical distancing shaped your relationships? What have you learned? Has anything changed?
We will get through this together!