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When life hands you lemons. . . Prompt #127
You know the saying: When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.Well, what do you do when life hands you lemons?
Tell us, we want to know. Set your time for 12-15 minutes and write. Just write. Post your writing here, on The Write Spot Blog. Click on “Guidelines” for information about how to post.
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Winter. Prompt #126
Today’s prompt: Winter. Write whatever comes up for you. Share your writing here, on The Write Spot Blog.
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Photo by Breana Marie.
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Let it go. Prompt #125
What do you want to let go? What do you need to let go? What should you let go?
Take a look at these lyrics to the song, “Let It Go,” from the movie, Frozen.
It’s funny how some distance
Makes everything seem small
And the fears that once controlled me
Can’t get to me at allIt’s time to see what I can do
To test the limits and break through
No right, no wrong, no rules for me,
I’m free!Let it go, let it go
I am one with the wind and sky
Let it go, let it go
You’ll never see me cry
Here I stand
And here I’ll stay
Let the storm rage on
Your turn. What do you need to do to let go? What will happen if you just . . . let . . . go?Click here for the full lyrics to “Let it Go.” Music and lyrics composed by the husband-and-wife songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
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How do you want to be remembered? Prompt #124
Humorous or serious – what would you write for your epitaph?
Compose several brief epitaphs for yourself — the headlines you’d like to see on your headstone. Think of them as messages to future generations that convey how you want to be remembered. And then. . . write a story that explains why the epitaph is appropriate.
You could also write this for your fictional character.
Here are some ideas:
He Was Happiest When He Was Young. Strongest When He Was Old.
Family First, Last, and Always
I’d Rather Be Smelling the Roses (Than Lying Underneath Them)
Wish I Had It All to Do Over Again (So I Could Do It All the Same but Better)
Prompt: Write your obituary, or your Life’s Tributes. Share your writing here, on The Write Spot Blog.From Family Tales, Family Wisdom — How to gather the stories of a lifetime and share them with your family, by Dr. Robert U. Akeret with Daniel Klein
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What is your body telling you? Prompt #123
For today’s writing . . . sit comfortably. Take a deep breath in. Let it out. Another deep, refreshing breath in. Release. One more big, nourishing breath. Let it whoosh out.
Mentally scan your body. Become aware of any area that draws your attention – notice what part of your body calls out to you.
Place the palm of your writing hand on the place that calls out. Or bring your breath there if it’s not reachable with your hand.
Allow your hand to be filled with the information from that place.
When you are ready, write about what you have discovered.
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Gifts! Prompt #122
Write about one or more:
~ The most disappointing gift you have received and what it revealed about the giver.~ The most unusual gift you have received, or given.
~ The most wonderful gift you have received, or given.
~Write about intangible gifts.
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Write about something that happened . . . Prompt #120
Write about something that happened to you this week. It can be something big, or something small. Maybe something you saw or observed. Perhaps something or someone touched you in a meaningful way. Write, using great detail. Or write sparse. Just write!Prompt: Write about something that happened to you this week.
Photo by Breana Marie
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Write about a gift. . . Prompt #119
Part 1: Write about a gift someone gave you that you didn’t like, didn’t know what to do with or had no use for.Part 2: What does this gift say about the person who gave it to you?
Whenever there is a prompt like this, you can also write about the opposite.Part 1A: Write about a gift you loved, a gift that was a surprise in a good way, a gift that worked really well.
Part 1B: What does this gift say about the person who gave it to you?
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Challenging situation. . . Prompt #118
Sometimes you don’t know how you will act when faced with a difficult or a life threatening situation . . . until you are in the throes of it. Write about a time you were in a challenging situation. Use sensory detail.
OR: Write about one of your fears. . . from a fictional character’s point of view. . . write about “the worst thing that can happen” . . . then, have your hero or heroine conquer the problem. Ready? Set? Okay. . . think about one of your fears that just won’t go away. Bring your character to life with those fearful thoughts and emotions. Now write. Just write!This is similar to Prompt #47. . . only this time, have your character kick butt.
