this week's writing prompt: HOW TO

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{How to} Meditate: A Beginner’s Guide to Being Terrible at It

Learning how to meditate—for just 10 minutes a day—could really change your life. Now, if you could just sit still and think about nothing.

Billy Hafferty

August 22, 2019

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{How to} Text Your Life Partner After Using a Free Pass

OMG! You totally did it. You know, THE NASTY, with someone on your free pass list. Use these failsafe emojis to break the news to your partner.

Zach Straus

August 22, 2019

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An Incomplete and Growing List of Things I May be the Best in the World At (But Cannot Prove at the Moment)

Josh is literally the best in the world in many categories. It’s not that he’s cocky; it’s just… who can disprove that he’s the best at Coldstone?

Josh Bard

August 21, 2019

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{How To} Talk About True Crime (Without Seeming like a Murderer)

Worried that your obsession with True Crime stories might alienate friends or family, or leave them thinking you’re a murderer? We’ve got your your alibi.

Sarah Razner

August 20, 2019

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It’s {Road Trip} SZN Y’all: A Traveler’s Guide on {How to} See to Arizona

Looking to close out your summer strong? Head to Arizona for UFOs, drive-through bears, and one last road trip to the promised land.

Jennifer Racusin

August 12, 2019

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Accepting Submissions: {How To} Prompt

Want to get into writing? Here’s HOW TO get started. Send us your original post using the “HOW TO” prompt, and we’ll publish the best!

The Prompt Staff

August 12, 2019

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{How to} Be in Two Places at Once, Make the Most of Your Time, and Never Lose

Looking for step-by-step tips on how to get everything done that you ever wanted? Well, step right up. We’ve got news for you.

Kelaine Conochan

August 15, 2019

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{How to} Not Write: A Guide To Avoiding Your Writing Assignment

Writing is hard. But not writing is EASY! Josh has put together the perfect list for how not to complete your latest writing assignment.

Josh Bard

August 14, 2019

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{How to} Become A Rom Com Protagonist in 20 Easy Steps!

Becoming a rom com protagonist isn’t as hard as you think. Just be a little clumsy, entirely adorable, and oblivious to the adoring looks of your coworkers!

The Prompt Staff

August 13, 2019

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There's plenty more where that came from. Check out some prompts from previous weeks.

wk. 01 {Dinner} with {3 People from} {History}

wk. 02 {Thanks Obama}

wk. 03 {Lying}

wk. 04 2016: {Year In Review}

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