To mark #UnderMilkWood emerging out of copyright please join me in exploring this October this poetic play by Dylan Thomas. 31 writing challenges based on Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas 1. Imagine you are a resident of Llareggub. Write a diary entry describing a typical day in your life. 2. Write a letter from Captain Cat to Rosie Probert, expressing his feelings and regrets. 3. Choose a character from the play and write a monologue from their perspective, revealing their innermost thoughts and desires. 4. Create a dialogue between Mr. Pugh and Mrs. Pugh discussing their secret fantasies and frustrations. 5. Write a poem inspired by the dream-like imagery in the play. 6. Explore the theme of memory in “Under Milk Wood.” Write about a cherished childhood memory of one of the characters. 7. Imagine you are a visitor to Llareggub. Write a postcard to a friend describing your impressions of the town and its residents. 8. Write a conversation between two of the deceased characters in the play, as they reflect on their lives and the afterlife. 9. Choose a minor character and write a short story that delves into their backstory and experiences in Llareggub. 10. Write a dialogue between Polly Garter and Butcher Beynon, exploring their complicated relationship. 11. Explore the symbolism of the sea in the play. Write a descriptive passage about the sea and its significance to the characters. 12. Write a letter from Mrs. Ogmore-Pritchard to her deceased husbands, detailing her strict expectations for their behavior in the afterlife. 13. Create a modern adaptation of “Under Milk Wood,” set in a different time or place. 14. Write a conversation between Willy Nilly and Cherry Owen as they discuss their dreams and aspirations. 15. Choose a piece of dialogue from the play and expand it into a short story or scene. 16. Explore the role of dreams and fantasies in the lives of the characters. Write about a particularly vivid dream experienced by one of them. 17. Write a eulogy for one of the deceased characters, capturing their essence and impact on the town. 18. Explore the theme of isolation in Llareggub. Write a letter from one character to another expressing their loneliness and longing for connection. 19. Create a character profile for a resident of Llareggub, including their quirks, desires, and secrets. 20. Write a conversation between Mr. Waldo and Mrs. Waldo as they discuss their troubled marriage. 21. Imagine you are Captain Cat’s shipmate, writing a letter to his family after his passing, sharing your memories of him. 22. Write a dialogue between Organ Morgan and Mrs. Organ Morgan as they reflect on their shared love for music. 23. Explore the concept of time in the play. Write a poem about the fleeting nature of existence. 24. Write a newspaper article from the Llareggub Gazette reporting on a significant event in the town. 25. Writee a character and write a stream-of-consciousness narrative that captures their inner thoughts and emotions. 26. Explore the theme of loss in “Under Milk Wood.” Write a letter from a character to a lost loved one. 27. Write a dialogue between Dai Bread and Myfanwy Price as they discuss their unfulfilled desires. 28. Create a monologue for Captain Cat as he reflects on his life at sea and the people he has known. 29. Write a letter from Nogood Boyo to his estranged father, revealing his regrets and seeking reconciliation. 30. Explore the idea of dreams versus reality in the play. Write about a character’s disillusionment with their life in Llareggub. 31. Imagine you are the Rev. Eli Jenkins. Write a sermon that reflects on the spiritual aspects of life in Llareggub and the human condition.