Leafing It All on the Table (Artistically, Speaking) From holiday nostalgia and iconic color palettes to pumpkin spiced-everything, autumn’s abundance of sensory and emotional experiences is certainly a gift for both the experienced and the aspiring writer. With the wealth of material available, it can be difficult to find a thread to follow. We’re here to help, though: scan this list of seasonally themed writing prompts and get ready to focus on fall! And remember, whether they’re for poetry, journaling or fiction, writing prompts are STARTING points. They are BEGINNINGS. If you would classify yourself as an overthinker, set a timer for 30 minutes to make sure you stay on track. (Reminder: quality does not matter during an initial run at a prompt. We aren’t policing grammar or spelling here, the point is to explore and dig deep. Be prepared to end up somewhere you didn’t anticipate. Let it get weird. There’s always time to edit and refine your ideas later.) Prompts for Personal Growth, Self-discovery or Reflection Autumn is about letting go. What are you holding onto that no longer serves you? Write a letter to yourself reflecting on how you’ve changed since last autumn. Commit to repeating the