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Category: Prompts
Stroll down memory lane . . . Prompt # 81
Today’s writing prompt is inspired by Rebecca Lawton’s May 26, 2014 blog post, which begins: “Candles of buckeye blossoms and their subtle fragrance have always confirmed the return of summer. Seeing them this week reminded me that certain sights, sounds, and smells trigger strong memories. The whisking sound of a broom on stairs recalls family vacations at the lake, where our host rose early to sweep fallen live oak leaves. The musky scent of open water reminds me of being on a raft enjoying the primal sensations of floating a muddy river. The first bars of a Beatles song bring back the excitement of junior high school dances. Sipping tequila reminds me of kayaking from Loreto to La Paz on the Sea of Cortez.” Click here to read the rest of the post. Writing Prompt: Stroll down memory lane . . . pause when a remembered event causes a visceral…
I Spy. . . Prompt #80
Today’s writing prompt is inspired from the book, Write Free, Attracting the Creative Life by Rebecca Lawton and Jordan E. Rosenfeld This writing exercise is called: I Spy List a few things that happened this morning or yesterday. They don’t have to be big or memorable, just whatever falls into your mind. The goal is to slow down and take stock of those things you do not normally notice. Writing Prompt: Focus on one event and write how you felt about this encounter. Jot down your feelings and then do a freewrite. Did the event make you think of anything else? Did it remind you of other events, experiences, memories or feelings? What were you thinking while it happened, or just before or after? Write your freewrite. Type your freewrite and save it. Log on and post your writing on The Write Spot Blog.
Balance. . . Prompt #79
Today’s writing prompt. . . balance.
The next time . . . Prompt #78
Today’s writing prompt: The next time . . .
Summer! Prompt #77
Write about . . . Summer.
What is the worst thing that could be taken from you? Prompt #76
What is the worst thing that could be taken from you? Set your time for 12 minutes. Write. No thinking. Just write. Post your freewrite here on The Write Spot Blog. Photo by Jane Person
What doesn’t tickle your fancy? Prompt #75
What is your pet peeve? You know, those little, or big, things that drive you up the wall. What makes your hair stand on end? What ruffles your feathers? Prompt: Write about what doesn’t tickle your fancy! Photo by Breana Marie
Write about someone in the military. Prompt #74
Write about someone you know who is currently serving in the military or who has served. What branch of the military? What country? What would you like us to know about this person? Is there an author who writes about the armed services or books you like with a military theme? Tell us, we want to know. Photo of Purple Heart Medal taken by Jane Person. Her father, First Lt. John Person, was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart following his combat in World War II, April 1943. The Purple Heart is one of the most recognized and respected medals awarded to members of the U.S. Military armed forces. Introduced as the “Badge of Military Merit” by General George Washing in 1782, the Purple Heart is also the nation’s oldest military award. Prompt: Write about someone in the military.
How has writing changed your life? Prompt #73
Today’s prompt: Write about how writing has changed your life, or an aspect of your life. Submit your 600-word essay reflection on the writing life by emailing to Writer’s Digest magazine at: wdsubmissions@fwmedia.com with “5-Minute Memoir” in the subject line.