Weekly Challenges

Three cheers for you! Write a poem of appreciation to yourself. You deserve it!

It’s human nature to want to listen in on conversations we know aren’t meant for us, but every once in a while …

Create a character whose head is in the clouds, literally or figuratively. What are they daydreaming about?

Explore YWP's Great Artists and experiment with your own creations.

Do you have a nickname, or have you ever given one to a friend or family member? What’s the story behind it? 

Spare writing is an art. Try writing a poem or short story without using one adjective; show, don’t tell!

“Never forget this moment, my child …” Use this sentence at the beginning or end of a poem or story.

How do you imagine yourself at age 30? Can you imagine it? What has changed? And what has stayed the same?

Choose your favorite song and bring it to life in a photo or painting. 

Get down low and look up – way up at tall buildings, towering trees, an expansive sky. Take photos! 

As it turns out, Bigfoot didn’t know humans existed either! Write a short news or feature story that gives us the latest details about this elusive creature.

Make a list of five things you know for certain. More, if you're really sure of yourself. Be serious or be funny. But try to make us believe you.