You encounter a mysterious man offering you a magic potion that, once sipped, will make one of your senses (sight, hearing, taste, smell, touch) super sharp ? but dull the others. Will you sip it, and if so, what sense do you choose?

You are receiving an award – either one that already exists, or a new one created just for you. What would the award be, why are you being honored, and what would you say in your acceptance speech?

Write whatever you normally write about, and weave in a book quote, film quote, or song lyric that?s been sticking with you this week.

Write up a mid-year “State of My Year” post.

Write down the first sight, sound, smell, and sensation you experienced on waking up today. Pick the one you’re most drawn to, and write. (For a bigger challenge, pick the one you’re least drawn to.)

Write an anonymous letter to someone you’re jealous of.

Write about your first name: Are you named after someone or something? Are there any stories or associations attached to it? If you had the choice, would you rename yourself?

Write about whatever you’d like, but write using regional slang, your dialect, or in your accent.

Write about the subject you usually blog about as if you were a music critic.

Write about the last disagreement you had with a friend or family member ? from their perspective.