In partnership with
​the Powell River Public Library

Practice your skills and hone your talents in writing and critiquing history with these exciting writing prompts! Below, you will find different themes, which explore a variety of local historical content taken from the archives of the Powell River Museum.

​You can use this historical material as prompts to write a story, a poem, or just to reflect upon! Also consider certain writing points, pointed out for each theme, and recommended books for further reading, by the Powell River Public Library. 

SHIPWRECKS & Stories of the Sea

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Learn about the shipwreck of the Gulf Stream off Dinner Rock, and how to write about tragic events with sensitivity.

shipwrecks.pdf
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writing_with_sensitivity.pdf
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GHOSTS of the Patricia

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Have you ever seen the evil ghost of Dr. Marlatt? Or perhaps the ghost of Myron McLeod? If you feel like writing a spooky story, this one is for you!

ghosts_of_the_patricia.pdf
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ghosts_writing_points
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Accounts of Ghosts Sightings Video -->

PROTEST & Point of view

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In 1991, high school students in Powell River protested against Canada's involvement in the Gulf War. Learn about writing for change, and writing on the topic of activism and advocacy.

protests_and_point_of_view.pdf
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activism_and_advocacy.pdf
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Whose voice tells history?

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Read about Eva Mosely's story, who was of African, Hawaiian, European, and Cowichan descent.  See how your experiences and your memory can be impactful & consider writing an autobiography.

whose_voice_tells_history.pdf
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sharing_your_story
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