June 2025 – In Your Own Backyard

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Tonight’s writing prompt encourages us to think about the local places we’ve always meant to visit but haven’t yet.

Inspired by Jay Shetty’s Daily Jay on the Calm app, the prompt asks us to imagine we’re moving in thirty days. What nearby spots would we finally make time to see?

Many of us have a list of local adventures we keep putting off, whether it’s exploring a nearby park, trying a quirky attraction, or visiting a place special to someone we love.

First, begin by brainstorming—write quick, simple phrases of places we want to visit, and do it without overthinking.

Then, choose one or more desired places and write a focused story about why you want to go, what draws you there, what you hope to experience, and what’s stopped you so far.

By narrowing our focus and writing from a limited perspective, we create stories that are more meaningful, specific, and engaging to both write and read.

But always remember, the only way to do this wrong is to not do it at all! Until next month, happy writing, everybody.

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Linda Peterson
9 months ago

My June first Tuesday story

Nancy Archibald
9 months ago

This is a story about my friend, Nancy and me.

Etya Krichmar
9 months ago

Nancy, great revision. I felt your enthusiasm for hiking throughout this story.

Etya Krichmar
9 months ago

My apologies. I kept attaching the wrong file.

Nancy Archibald
9 months ago
Reply to  Etya Krichmar

I love how you tell the story from the point of view of looking outward toward the ocean, from your homeland. You expressed gratitude throughout this story, for you and many other immigrants who were welcomed by the Statue of Liberty.

Etya Krichmar
9 months ago

Thank you, Nancy.

Etya Krichmar
9 months ago

Sorry. Here is the version I wanted to share.

Etya Krichmar
9 months ago

Sharing my expanded story from yesterday. Enjoy!

JOHN ROCHE
9 months ago

I’m attaching the transcript of my story from Tuesday night. I changed nothing during the transcription. So, there’s allotta changes coming in the first edit. The story is also unfinished. Eventually I’ll get to sitting at the bar during my last four Wednesdays before I leave TV. I hope that’s a long time from now. I may just skip the Write-In next Wednesday and give WOB a try. Maybe I can finish the piece at the bar.

Etya Krichmar
9 months ago
Reply to  JOHN ROCHE

Same as Nancy, John. Please keep us updated.

Nancy Archibald
9 months ago
Reply to  JOHN ROCHE

I am looking forward to the rest of the story.

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