If you have trouble thinking of something to write about, use one of the following starters to get your ideas going: I was really proud the first time I... I remember... Things parents always say... My favorite place is... Something (or something) I miss alot is... I wish that... I'm really good at... I'll never forget... Someone really special to me is... The most important thing... This is a family story someone told me... Create lists of your top ten favorites (ex. books, movies, songs) Write about what you did today or over the weekend. Cut pictures out from a magazine and write about what you see. Draw a picture and write about what you drew.