This is Part Two of a three-part series of writing prompts inspired by Susan Bono’s Jumpstart Writing Workshop. Part One: Something Missing . . . Prompt #223 Susan talked about creating tension when the reader knows something that the narrator/character doesn’t know. Prompt: Create or recreate a scene where the narrator/character doesn’t know what’s going on.
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What I Learned . .. Prompt #221
So many possibilities for this prompt. You can write what you learned, what someone else learned, what your fictional character learned. Just write! Writing Prompt: What I Learned
Take a step. Start the journey.
Hey there. . . Hi! If you are a first-time visitor, Welcome! I’m glad you are browsing The Write Spot Blog. Welcome to all readers and subscribers. I’m always happy to have readers and contributors participate in The Write Spot Blog. “We” is me — a one-woman show. It’s just me, Marlene, offering inspiration and writing prompts to spark your writing. Prompts are posted on Wednesdays and Fridays. Use these prompts however they best work for you. One suggestion is to set your timer for 15-20 minutes. Sometimes the best writing gets done with the pressure of a deadline. Write fast and furious. Do not expect “perfect” writing. No one will read your freewrite, unless you invite them to. Freewrites come from within you and burst out during this time of writing freely. Sometimes when we’re writing freely, our mind takes a 90 degree turn and pretty soon we’re off,…
Homonyms – Just for fun. Prompt #213
Homonyms (also called homophones) are words that sound like one another but have different meanings. Some homonyms are spelled the same, like bark (the sound a dog makes) and bark (the outer layer of a tree trunk). Enchanted Learning Freewrites mean writing freely. You are free to write whatever you want. Use any or all of the following words in a freewrite: Flower – Flour Beach – Beech Bough – Bow Fur – Fir Morning – Mourning Birth – Berth Red – Read Time – Thyme Eye – Aye New – Gnu You – Ewe You’ll – Yule If ewe are knew too freewwrites oar kneed eh refresher . . . If you are new to freewrites or need a refresher: Freewrites . . . What Do You Call Them? What is a freewrite and what is a writing prompt? Lose Control and Just Write Writing Is Like Excavating If yule cast yer…
What is on your bucket list? Prompt #212
This seems to be the time of year to make lists. I am normally a list maker, but I get real serious about it starting mid-December. With all the “kids” coming home for the holidays, I mentally list where everyone will sleep. Then I gather blankets, quilts, comforters and pillows. Some unlucky family members have to sleep on the floor. Can’t be too bad, because they keep coming back. Then there are the other lists: shopping (gifts, groceries), meals (breakfasts, dinners. . .I’m not used to cooking for nine), party planning (food, drinks, moving furniture), holiday cards (cards received, cards sent) . . . okay, probably too much information. But yes, I am that serious about making lists. I’ve been thinking about bucket lists. You know . . . things you’ve always wanted to do and some day you will. I’m wondering, what’s on your bucket list? For fiction writers….
What hurts right now? Prompt #209
You! Yes, you. What hurts right now? Write about that. Or write about what is hurting your fictional character. Writing Prompt: What hurts right now?
Deep but not profound . . . Prompt #208
The name of the game is: Deep but not profound. Apples but not bananas Boots but not shoes Carrots but not potatoes Door but not window Eggs but not chickens Have you figured out the formula? Here’s a clue: Look at the letters in the first words of each line above. More clues: Sleepy but not tired Sleep but not slumber Greet and hello and goodbye but neither here nor there. Solution to this riddle: The first word has double consonants or double vowels. The rest of the words don’t matter. Two more: Matter but not material Correct but not right I’m becoming addicted. . . Hope you have fun with this little brain teaser! What lines can you come up with? Writing Prompt: Choose a line or a photo and write.
Tradition . . . Prompt #207
~Tradition~ Quick! What’s the first thing you think when you see the word “tradition?” Write about that. OR: Write about a tradition from your childhood. Write about a tradition you gave up. Write about a tradition you enjoy. Ready? Set your time and write for 15-20 minutes. Just write!
Something good that came from . . . Prompt #205
Today’s writing prompt: Something good that came from something bad. Set your timer for 15-20 minutes. Write. Don’t think. Just write. Okay, you might have to think a little before writing on this prompt. Once you choose a topic. . . then . . . write without thinking. No editing, no censoring. You can destroy your writing later, if you want. For now . . . just write.
Alarm . . . Prompt #204
Today’s writing prompt: Alarm