Greetings! Let’s finish the writing semester with some fun
writing exercises this month. Complete one of the following exercises. These
seem easy, but try to put some thought into them. Think of an intended audience
when you write. Also, try to be original and creative in your message.
Challenge 1:
In 30 words or less for each, create five original
greetings for a holiday card. Make at least one card funny. Make at least one
card serious, reflecting your religious beliefs around the holiday. (Describe
what scene should decorate the card.) Consider making these cards for family and friends.
Challenge 2:
Make a snow
person come to life. If Frosty can do it, so can your snow creation. In 350
words or less, what two things would this snow person want to do while alive in
your part of the world. Consider reading this story to a younger relative during the holidays.
Challenge 3:
I am basing this
challenge on tales from friends who are missionaries in Australia, where it is
summer (and very hot) when they celebrate Christmas. Write a short tale about
spending Christmas day on a hot beach. What would the meal be like? What gifts
would work well (they say chocolate melts quickly)? Be descriptive and
creative. This is a holiday tale, but in a different setting than most holiday
stories.
