The Eiffel Tower Remembers
Write a narrative from the perspective of a building. Choose a well-known architectural structure, such as the Eiffel Tower or the Colosseum, and tell its story from its construction to the present day, including the historical events it has witnessed and the changes it has undergone.
Suggested length: An essay or article: 800 to 2,500 words
Start the clock
Pick a sprint, press start and keep going until it stops. Momentum beats polish on a first draft.
Make it yours
Three ways to take this prompt somewhere nobody else will.
- State your main point in one sentence before you start.
- Include a counterargument and answer it fairly.
- Cut every sentence that only repeats the one before it.
Writing essays
A mind at work, one subject at a time.
An essay collection gathers short nonfiction pieces: personal, critical, funny or all three. What ties them together is the writer's voice and way of seeing.
What readers expect
- A distinctive voice
- Personal stakes
- Surprising connections
- Pieces that stand alone
A tip before you start
Follow a question, not a thesis. The pleasure of an essay is watching someone think.
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- Art in the City's StreetsDevelop a detailed piece about the role of public art in urban spaces. Investigate several case studies from different cities around the world…
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