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Fortunes I Did Not Get In Cookies

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Memorable writing that sparks imagination. Lean in. Hear the writer’s voice on the page. Fortunes I Did Not Get In Cookies By DSBriggs A wise man marries a wiser woman. You will get good news; and you will recognize it. If you miss your bus, start walking. A book returned is a friendship kept. Get a dog, it will save you. Blood is thicker than water but only Vampires should care. Delight in today; for tomorrow is no guarantee. Buy a car for its usefulness; not for its beauty. The One that got away is not the One for You. A blind man cannot see beyond his fingers. Asking for help is a sign of strength but ignoring it can be a weakness. A half full glass can be emptied and refilled. A wise animal is better than a noisy friend. Luck is knowing when to walk away. Keep a…

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Cozy mystery writing . . . Prompt #631

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Pretend you are a mystery story writer. Or maybe you actually are a mystery writer. For this prompt, think cozy mystery.  One of your characters has met his/her demise. How did it happen? Who is the surprise character who did the deed? Why? OR: Write about a book or an author you especially like. Cozy Mysteries are a subgenre of crime fiction taking place in a small, socially intimate community. The detective is an amateur sleuth. Examples: Nancy Drew books Donald Bain & “Jessica Fletcher” in “Murder, She Wrote” Bree Baker: Seaside Cafe Mystery Series Lilian Jackson Braun: The Cat Who… series Rita Mae Brown: Mrs. Murphy and company

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Luck . . . Prompt #630

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Luck! Do you make your own luck? Definition of luck: ~Success or failure brought by chance rather than through one’s own actions. Good luck symbols: From pigs in China to shamrocks in Ireland, different cultures have their own good luck charms: Conch shells ~ Elephants ~ Oranges ~ Bamboo ~ Rabbit’s foot Write about luck and or write about a good luck charm. #amwriting #imawriter #justwrite

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Poem from character sketch . . . Prompt #628

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Prompt #1 Think about someone important in your life. Someone who made an impact on you. Write a list or a few paragraphs of events in this person’s life. It could be milestones or simple everyday things. Prompt #2 Turn what you just wrote into a poem with these suggestions: Make this a numbered poem. Each stanza gets a number. Each stanza is four lines. Each stanza represents a chunk of time in the person’s life, perhaps by decade. Example: 1. Love child Tossed around Whose arms held her? Who comforted her? 2. Showing off Late for work Three times Not a charm Thank you to Susan Furness who suggested this prompt at Recovery Writing of Idaho, organized by Norma Jaeger. Image from “The Write Spot to Jumpstart Your Writing: Connections.” #justwrite #iamawriter #freewrites

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Inspiration to “Just Write”

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Thank you for visiting The Write Spot Blog. I hope you find motivation to Just Write from these blog posts. I feel like I’ve been hibernating. I guess I needed a rest. You might be feeling that way, too. In these difficult times, it’s hard for some to be motivated. After the glitter of December, I enjoyed being quiet in January. February 1st seems like a good time to start a new writing year! My flexible blog post schedule: Monday: Inspiration to write Tuesday: Quotes about writers/writing Wednesday: Writing Prompt Thursday: Guest Blogger Friday: Writing Prompt Saturday: Places to submit your writing Sunday: Book Reviews Memorable writing posted randomly on the Sparks page I don’t post every day. I don’t want to overwhelm anyone, including myself! If you want to contribute to The Write Spot Blog: ~ Send your inspirational thoughts about writing, or the writing life ~ Email writerly…

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