The prompts in this section are designed to help you recall a variety of life experiences—be they clear, indisputable memories that feel like they happened yesterday or more nebulous and murky ones that seem almost out of reach. You’ll be nudged to recall snippets of conversations, or tangible sensations associated with a particular experience, or the accompanying emotions that were stirred up by whatever past memory it is that you’re working with. You may be asked to write about these remembrances with specificity, or you may be tasked with using just part of them. In some cases, you’ll be re-envisioning your memories entirely. Regardless of the angle at which they’re approached, your unique recollections will offer up a concrete platform from which to dive into the creative writing. Many of the prompts in this section will appeal to those who enjoy memoir and personal essays, but—don’t fret—equally as many will appeal to fiction enthusiasts too. Ideally, regardless of your predilection, you’ll let yourself explore the variety of prompts here and embrace the opportunity to move fluidly between styles and genres along the way.