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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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