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Prompt Yourself: Weekly Prompts October 9–15
Prompts to tempt your muses
Welcome to the 41st week of Weekly Prompts here at PW!
Some people think greed is good. They aim high, wanting more than just the average life. These folks believe they’re special and deserve to rub shoulders with society’s elite.
They’re not content with just getting by; they want to soar. They might even show traits that we often link to sociopaths, but that doesn’t stop them from chasing their dreams.
Others are happy with what life gives them. They don’t want to rush to the top; a steady job that lasts until retirement is enough. But is it so bad to want more?
I recently followed an Instagram account where the owner openly says she’s a diagnosed sociopath. Oddly enough, people, including me, are drawn to her honesty. So, I thought, why not base this week’s prompts on her intriguing post?
Before we get started, here are a couple of quick reminders:
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- Use these prompts to write poetry, fiction, an essay, creative non-fiction, or an article. They are totally open to interpretation! Include a link to the…
