On the Subway
Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem inspired by this illustration — or, tell us about a memory from your own life that this image makes you think of.Post it in the comments, then read the related article to learn more.Want more Picture Prompts? Find them all in this…
Area Closed
This is an image from a recent news story. What does it show? What do you think it is saying? How does it relate to or comment on society or current events? Do you have a personal reaction to it? What is your opinion of its message?Tell us in the comments, then read the related…
#VanLife
Does living in a van while traveling the country or the world appeal to you?
Best Pizza?
Do you like pizza? What, in your opinion, is the best kind? Where is the best pizza in your area? And finally, what is the best slice of pizza you’ve ever eaten, and what made it so good?Describe all this in vivid detail in the comments, then take a look at this related slide show…
Storm
Imagine an idyllic coastal town. What could go wrong? Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem inspired by this illustration or, tell us about a memory from your own life that this image makes you think of.Post it in the comments, then read the related book review to learn…
Blasting Out of a Phone
What do you think this image is saying? How does it relate to or comment on society or current events? Can you relate to it personally? What is your opinion of its message?Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more.Want more Picture Prompts? Find them all in this column.Students 13…
Heartbroken
A recent Times article examined heartbreak, the trauma surrounding it and potential ways of dealing with it. Have you ever experienced heartbreak in your life, whether brought on by death, an illness, a breakup or some other cause? How did it feel? How did you recover from it? Did anything positive come from the experience?…
Meadow in Starlight
Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem inspired by this illustration — or, tell us about a memory from your own life that this image makes you think of.Post it in the comments, then read the related newsletter to learn more.Want more Picture Prompts? Find them all in this…
Amazon Boxes
What do you think this image is saying? How does it relate to or comment on society or current events? Can you relate to it personally? What is your opinion of its message?Tell us in the comments, then read the related essay to learn more.Want more Picture Prompts? Find them all in this column.Students 13…
Hanging Out
What do you like to do with your friends? Where do you tend to hang out? Do you sometimes wish there were more places to go? If you could magically create a new spot where you and your friends would have fun and, perhaps, meet like-minded people, what would it be? A new park? A…
