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Writing Prompts #21

Published on February 5, 2013 by in Poetry Prompts, Short Story Prompts, Skill Builders, Writing, Writing Exercises, Writing Prompts

Here are today’s writing prompts to help get you back in the game.

Writing Skill Builder (A Quick Exercise)

Describe a toy you were fond of as a child.

Poetry Prompt

Write a poem in which something gets faked or simulated.

Short Story / Fast Fiction Prompt

What a story that begins with someone getting paid.

Essay / Non-Fiction Prompt

Write about the pros and cons of video games.

 

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 #20

Published on February 1, 2013 by in Poetry Prompts, Short Story Prompts, Skill Builders, Writing, Writing Exercises, Writing Prompts

Here are today’s writing prompts for those who choose to warm to them.

Writing Skill Builder (A Quick Exercise)

Spend ten minutes brainstorming ideas for stories, essays or poems involving mistakes.

Poetry Prompt

Write a poem defending or explaining a hard choice you have made.

Short Story / Fast Fiction Prompt

Write a story that begins in a cold place and ends in a warm place.

Essay / Non-Fiction Prompt

Write about a style of music you enjoy and why that music appeals to you.

 

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 #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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