This document provides a 4-step approach to selecting writing prompts: 1) Read all prompts twice to understand what is required; 2) Identify the writing mode of each prompt and your strengths; 3) Select a preferred prompt and backup; 4) Consider the intent of the prompt creators and any structural guidance.

1. How-to Approach a Prompt
1. Look at all of the prompts and read them twice.
a. What do I have to work with?
2. What mode of writing is each of these prompts?
a. What are my strong points?
b. Would this be a good idea for me to write it
successfully?
3. Select two prompts
a. One you want
b. One you can fall-back on
4. What do the creators of this prompt want from it?
Does the prompt suggest certain paragraphs?