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Writing Prompts #19

Published on January 29, 2013, by in Poetry Prompts, Short Story Prompts, Skill Builders, Writing, Writing Exercises, Writing Prompts.

Here are some powerful prompts to help you take a step towards better writing.

Writing Skill Builder (A Quick Exercise)

Pick a normal daily activity, such as brushing your teeth or checking your mail, and write a step-by-step guide to performing that activity. Try to break the activity up into as many distinct steps as possible.

Poetry Prompt

Write a poem that refers to two distinctly different types of power.

Short Story / Fast Fiction Prompt

Write a story that begins in a courthouse.

Essay / Non-Fiction Prompt

Write about your experiences with kissing.

How to Participate

The prompts are for your own practice and development. You don’t have to show anyone. If you would like to leave your response in the comments on this site, that would be fine. If you would like to post them in the comments on my Facebook Page, that is also good. If the response gets sufficiently large, I will consider creating a Facebook Group so that there is a contained area to interact, but for now the first two options are available.

 
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Writing Prompts #18

Published on January 28, 2013, by in Poetry Prompts, Short Story Prompts, Writing, Writing Exercises, Writing Prompts.

Here are some revealing prompts to help you sharpen your wit

Writing Skill Builder (A Quick Exercise)

Write a 200 word response to this quote:  “The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.” – Bertrand Russell

Poetry Prompt

Write a poem about having a favorite of anything.

Short Story / Fast Fiction Prompt

Write a story that reveals the ending in the first sentence.

Essay / Non-Fiction Prompt

Research and write about a foreign country you know very little about.

How to Participate

The prompts are for your own practice and development. You don’t have to show anyone. If you would like to leave your response in the comments on this site, that would be fine. If you would like to post them in the comments on my Facebook Page, that is also good. If the response gets sufficiently large, I will consider creating a Facebook Group so that there is a contained area to interact, but for now the first two options are available.

 
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Writing Prompts #17

Published on January 23, 2013, by in Poetry Prompts, Short Story Prompts, Skill Builders, Writing, Writing Exercises, Writing Prompts.

A number of prompts to help my sleepless community increase their potential.

Writing Skill Builder (A Quick Exercise)
Write ten potential plot points for a story or novel.

Poetry Prompt
Write a poem that repeatedly uses numbers.

Short Story / Fast Fiction Prompt
Write a story that includes a character who has not slept for a long time

Essay / Non-Fiction Prompt
Write a description of your ideal community.

How to Participate

The prompts are for your own practice and development. You don’t have to show anyone. If you would like to leave your response in the comments on this site, that would be fine. If you would like to post them in the comments on my Facebook Page, that is also good. If the response gets sufficiently large, I will consider creating a Facebook Group so that there is a contained area to interact, but for now the first two options are available.

 
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Writing Prompts #16

Published on January 17, 2013, by in Poetry Prompts, Short Story Prompts, Skill Builders, Writing Exercises, Writing Prompts.

I’m mostly recovered from the surgery. There’s still a little pain, but it is just a nuisance category at this point. I will try to get back to a regular posting schedule with the writing prompts now.

Writing Skill Builder (A Quick Exercise)
Describe three different types of clouds.

Poetry Prompt
Write a list poem about items you have lost or found.

Short Story / Fast Fiction Prompt
Write a story in which someone rejects good advice

Essay / Non-Fiction Prompt
Write about your dream job.

How to Participate

The prompts are for your own practice and development. You don’t have to show anyone. If you would like to leave your response in the comments on this site, that would be fine. If you would like to post them in the comments on my Facebook Page, that is also good. If the response gets sufficiently large, I will consider creating a Facebook Group so that there is a contained area to interact, but for now the first two options are available.

 
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Writing Prompts #15

Published on January 9, 2013, by in Poetry Prompts, Short Story Prompts, Skill Builders, Writing, Writing Exercises, Writing Prompts.

Still recovering from my gallbladder surgery. The post-op pain was considerably lower today, until I tripped over something in the dark and stressed all of my abdominal muscles. I hope you enjoy today’s prompts. If something is wrong, please blame it on the medication.

Writing Skill Builder (A Quick Exercise)
Write a conversation between two people in which every sentence is a question.

Poetry Prompt
Write a poem that includes a river or a lake.

Short Story / Fast Fiction Prompt
Write a story in which time is a major theme.

Essay / Non-Fiction Prompt
Write about a friend you had as a child.

How to Participate

The prompts are for your own practice and development. You don’t have to show anyone. If you would like to leave your response in the comments on this site, that would be fine. If you would like to post them in the comments on my Facebook Page, that is also good. If the response gets sufficiently large, I will consider creating a Facebook Group so that there is a contained area to interact, but for now the first two options are available.

 
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Writing Prompts #14

Published on January 4, 2013, by in Poetry Prompts, Short Story Prompts, Skill Builders, Writing, Writing Exercises, Writing Prompts.

I had my gall bladder removed this morning. The surgery appears to have gone well, and I expect to be home tomorrow. In the meantime, here are some writing prompts to keep us all busy.

Writing Skill Builder (A Quick Exercise)
Write a recipe for something you know how to make.

Poetry Prompt
Write a poem that involves looking out of a window.

Short Story / Fast Fiction Prompt
Write a story in which one character is looking forward to an event another character is dreading.

Essay / Non-Fiction Prompt
Write a thirty-minute timed essay arguing for or against a parenting technique.

How to Participate

The prompts are for your own practice and development. You don’t have to show anyone. If you would like to leave your response in the comments on this site, that would be fine. If you would like to post them in the comments on my Facebook Page, that is also good. If the response gets sufficiently large, I will consider creating a Facebook Group so that there is a contained area to interact, but for now the first two options are available.

 
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Writing Prompts #13

Published on January 3, 2013, by in Poetry Prompts, Short Story Prompts, Skill Builders, Writing, Writing Exercises, Writing Prompts.

I am in the hospital and heavily medicated this week, so please excuse the formatting and any typos.

Writing Skill Builder (A Quick Exercise)
Write a description of a place where you would feel trapped.

Poetry Prompt
Write a poem that includes a bed.

Short Story / Fast Fiction Prompt
Write a story in which something mysteriously disappears.

Essay / Non-Fiction Prompt
Write about a time you felt confined.

How to Participate

The prompts are for your own practice and development. You don’t have to show anyone. If you would like to leave your response in the comments on this site, that would be fine. If you would like to post them in the comments on my Facebook Page, that is also good. If the response gets sufficiently large, I will consider creating a Facebook Group so that there is a contained area to interact, but for now the first two options are available.

 
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Writing Prompts #12

Published on December 21, 2012, by in Poetry Prompts, Short Story Prompts, Skill Builders, Writing, Writing Exercises, Writing Prompts.

Today’s writing prompts are here to help you picture improving your writing skills.

Writing Skill Builder (A Quick Exercise)

Write a description of an animal you find interesting.

Poetry Prompt

Write a poem about waiting for a specific event.

Short Story / Fast Fiction Prompt

Write a story that starts with the character taking a picture of something.

Essay / Non-Fiction Prompt

Research and write about a song you find interesting.

 

How to Participate

The prompts are for your own practice and development. You don’t have to show anyone. If you would like to leave your response in the comments on this site, that would be fine. If you would like to post them in the comments on my Facebook Page, that is also good. If the response gets sufficiently large, I will consider creating a Facebook Group so that there is a contained area to interact, but for now the first two options are available.

 
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Writing Prompts #11

Published on December 19, 2012, by in Poetry Prompts, Short Story Prompts, Skill Builders, Writing, Writing Exercises, Writing Prompts.

Today’s writing prompts are here to help you grow your writing talents.

Writing Skill Builder (A Quick Exercise)

Explain what the word beautiful means to you.

Poetry Prompt

Write a poem in which something grows and something shrinks.

Short Story / Fast Fiction Prompt

Write a story that includes a fall.

Essay / Non-Fiction Prompt

Compare and contrast two different cities.

How to Participate

The prompts are for your own practice and development. You don’t have to show anyone. If you would like to leave your response in the comments on this site, that would be fine. If you would like to post them in the comments on my Facebook Page, that is also good. If the response gets sufficiently large, I will consider creating a Facebook Group so that there is a contained area to interact, but for now the first two options are available.

 
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Writing Prompts #10

Published on December 18, 2012, by in Poetry Prompts, Short Story Prompts, Writing, Writing Exercises, Writing Prompts.

Today’s writing prompts are ready to get you to color your writing talents.

Writing Skill Builder (A Quick Exercise)

Describe the color of an object near you without ever naming what that color is.

Poetry Prompt

Write a poem about a rivalry.

Short Story / Fast Fiction Prompt

Write a story in which one character reveals an unusual talent that another character has.

Essay / Non-Fiction Prompt

Write about an experience you had that involved birds.

How to Participate

The prompts are for your own practice and development. You don’t have to show anyone. If you would like to leave your response in the comments on this site, that would be fine. If you would like to post them in the comments on my Facebook Page, that is also good. If the response gets sufficiently large, I will consider creating a Facebook Group so that there is a contained area to interact, but for now the first two options are available.

 
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