We blog for a million different reasons, but in the end, we’re all storytellers. Creative Writing Challenges are here to…
By We blog for a million different reasons, but in the end, we’re all storytellers. Creative Writing Challenges are here to help you push your writing boundaries and explore new ideas, subjects, and writing styles.
To participate, tag your post with DPchallenge and include a link to this post, to generate a pingback and help others find the challenges. Please make sure your post has been specifically written in response to this challenge. We’ll highlight some of our favorites on Freshly Pressed on Friday, and in our monthly newsletter.
When I glance in the mirror, I see that I need a haircut and might be getting a zit on my chin me. When I take time to look a little more, I see lots of people: my dad’s chin cleft, my mom’s hazel eyes and weak jawline, my nonna’s widow’s peak hairline, my grandfather’s strong brows, my sister’s apple cheeks.
This week, let’s get a little introspective: who do you see in your face? In your personality?
Image by Erin Jang.
Of course, we want more than simply a list of where each of your features come from — we’re people, not Mr. (or Mrs.) Potato Head, and are more than the sums of our parts. So take the dissection a little further, and tell us how these inheritances come alive in your life.
Your challenge is to take something intensely personal — the bits and pieces that make you YOU — and use them as a springboard for a post that makes a larger point and resonates with lots of other readers.
- Does your mom’s quick-fuse temper get you into trouble at work? Are you the life of the party thanks to Uncle Jim’s razor-sharp wit? Did the long slender fingers you inherited from your grandmother help your hand modeling career? Explore how your their legacy made your life better — or worse?
- Did nature overcome nurture or vice versa (or did they find the perfect balance)? Is there a trait or tendency you’ve had to overcome, or one not innate to you that you’ve worked to develop?
- Is there something you’re hoping to pass on to your children? Something you hope not to? Something you already see in them that excites or concerns you?
- Is there a natural talent or tendency your family encouraged you to cultivate — or one they didn’t want you to develop? How did that shape your path?
Focus on the physical or the psychological; look backward to your grandparents or forward to your grandchildren. However you decide to approach it, we’re looking forward to see the fruits of your introspection — and how you’re able to take a step back and analyze your findings. Help us understand how all your moving parts work, and help us reflect on our own lives.
(I really enjoy breaking things down to see how they work — I get that from my Zio Enzo.)
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I may be too late, but here it goes… DNA Analysis http://nicholedonjeartist.wordpress.com/2013/10/03/dna-analysis-daily-post/?preview=true&preview_id=459&preview_nonce=b99e8e4995&post_format=standard
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Through accepting part of my DNA, I learn to accept my extraordinary experiences http://diaryofaquirkygirl.wordpress.com/2013/09/30/dna-analysis-a-secret-vision/
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My first writing challenge post: In the Mirror, ever scar holds a memory…
http://nicholeq.wordpress.com/2013/10/03/in-the-mirror/
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This was tougher than I thought, but I actually learned something about myself in the writing of it, so Thanks DP!
http://marydpierce.com/2013/10/03/who-do-i-think-i-am/
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I hope you enjoy!
http://2ndtimesacharm.wordpress.com/2013/10/03/hapa/
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Very interesting topic, and I’ve read a lot of posts on this so far. All are very well written and relatable in some way. Gives me some inspiration to write, especially since I’ve been reflecting what makes me who I am.
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Reflections of me…
http://simpleheartgirl.wordpress.com/2013/10/03/mirror-mirror-on-the-wall/
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Weekly Writing Challenge: DNA Analysis
We blog for a million different reasons, but in the end, we’re all storytellers. Creative Writing Challenges are here to help you push your writing boundaries and explore new ideas, subjects, and writing style
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Comparing my kids to other family members is a hobby of my mom’s. I’m finding it fascinating too. http://bellemorgen.wordpress.com/2013/10/04/weekly-writing-challenge-dna-analysis/
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This was an intersting exercise. http://joeowensblog.wordpress.com/2013/10/04/weekly-writing-challenge-dna-analysis/
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My Favorite Topic so far!! Thanks for this chance 🙂 Marie http://gogishvilinozadze.wordpress.com/2013/10/01/turn-your-face/
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Not as good as any of the ones i read, but my first go, please do give it a read and help me improve 🙂 http://usmansami.wordpress.com/2013/10/05/dna-analysis-facial-traits/
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Nuestra herecia genetica siempre se evidencia, por lo cual debemos manejar todas las herramientas que los nuevos descubrimientos traen consigo y nutrinos para que las futuras generaciones cuenten con lo mejor de nuestra herencia genetica.
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