Write about a vivid or recurring dream.
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The funny thing about rock bottom is . . .Prompt #104
The funny thing about rock bottom is . . . Set your timer and write on this prompt. Photo by Breana Marie
Write a thank you note . . .Prompt #103
Write a thank you note . . . either for a tangible, or intangible gift, either for a gift you truly liked, or something you saw as annoying or difficult at first. . . but later saw the value or the good of the gift.
I believe. . . Prompt #102
Today’s writing prompt . . . I believe . . .
In the middle of the night . . . Prompt #101
In the middle of the night . . . Set your timer and Go. Write! Lifeshotsbylaura
The way I found out about . . . Prompt #100
The way I found out about . . . Start a sentence with “The way I found out about . . . ” and go from there. Write! Just write.
Warm-ups
You have ideas what to write about. But how do you get started? Do you sit at your computer, fingers poised above the keyboard . . . ready. . . but your mind swirls, goes blank. . . at a loss how to get started. How about starting your writing time like many famous author do? With warm-ups, using writing prompts. There are many blogs and websites with ideas for writing. One of them is my interactive blog, The Write Spot Blog. You can post your writing (~600 words) and receive comments on your writing. You can also use prompts posted on my Facebook Writing Page and writing prompts on my website. http://www.thewritespot.us/writingprompt.html The joy of writing freely . . . that’s what these prompts are about. How do you start your writing time? What are your rituals? Your writing habits? Or, do you Just Write?
Favorite food or drink. Prompt #99
Write about your favorite food or drink and the last time you had it/them. Photo of fruit salad, prepared by Meals From The Heart at the French Market in New Orleans. If you go there, go to this Cafe. Seriously good food. The BEST gluten-free crabcakes!
What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?
What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail? — Robert Schuller Note from Marlene: You talk, right? And you think, right? Therefore, you can write. I just know it! Set yourself up for writing with paper, pen or pencil, or computer and keyboard. Choose a prompt. Set a timer for 12 minutes. And Just Write!
Fake it until you make it.
I facilitate Jumpstart writing workshops in Petaluma, California and here, online, with you. People new to writing have a hard time saying “I’m a writer.” So did I, until my writing teacher, Pat Schneider, made me say it out loud. And now I’m encouraging you to say it out loud. Come on. I’ll say it, too. I am a writer. Again, louder. I AM A WRITER. There now. . . and if you weren’t able to say it louder, fake it until you make it. No need to fake your writing. . . Just fake having confidence in your writing. And now . . . select a prompt and Just Write!