Random words (plucked from a poem) as a writing prompt. Tell a story, truth or not, with these words: heavy linger delicate footprints flat maroon foam hard perfume Or use the photo as a writing prompt. Set your timer for 15-20 minutes. Write. Polish. Post your writing on The Write Spot Blog. Photo by Karen Bobier
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Pranks . . . Prompt #242
What pranks have you pulled off? Were you successful? Did you get caught? Have you been pranked? What happened? What do you think about playing tricks on people? Is it funny? Rude? Cruel? Does it depend on the circumstances? Writing Prompt: Pranks
Well, that was an Interesting Experience . . . Prompt #241
Write about something interesting that happened. It could be a little blip, just a passing thing that happened. Or, it could be big. . . earth shattering. It could be about something that really happened or something imagined. The page is a big, wide-open place for you to play and experiment (what a funny word – ex-peer-ih-ment). Try a word here, toss a word there. Mix ’em up. Shuffle. Dance your words around. Write about an Interesting Experience.
Containers . . . Prompt #237
Sometimes writing prompts are a single word. Or a photo. Or both. You can alter the prompt to suit your mood. For example, today’s prompt could be container or containers. Or just look at the photo and write whatever comes up for you. Today’s Prompt: Container Join a variety of authors and bloggers for our St. Patrick’s Day Blog Hop. Francis H. Powell is our awesome host. If you click on Blog Hop, you will end up at his Landing Page. Click on a blogger’s name and, like magic, you will end up in a different realm. Bloggers: Tiffany Apan, Cheryllynn Dyess, Angela Chrysler, Roma Gray, Francis H. Powell and Marlene Cullen. We love visitors!
What’s new? Prompt #236
Sometimes nothing is new. Sometimes there is no new. It’s all old. Other times, the new is so exciting, you just want to share the news. Prompt: What’s new? And if you have nothing to write about “what’s new?” . . write about . . . what’s not new? Photo by Jim C. March
Something you will always have. Prompt #235
Write about something you will always have.
Your passion for writing. Prompt #234
It’s palpable. I see it. I feel your passion for writing. I know the feeling. . . You want to write, but you aren’t writing. Because . . . first, you have to do this Thing and that Thing needs to get done and this other Thing just can’t wait. I know how it goes. I know you really do want to write. And I wonder, if writing means so much to you, why aren’t you writing? Why do you ignore your passion? Let’s take a look at this. Whenever I have something I want to explore, I do a freewrite. Use the following questions as “writing starts.” Start each paragraph with a question. Then write. Just write. What do I want to do in my writing life? What do I want to accomplish? What is stopping me from doing what I want to do, whether it’s writing or something…
What do you keep that you have no use for? Prompt #233
Today’s writing prompt: What do you keep that you have no use for? Why do you keep it? Write your response. Post on The Write Spot Blog.
Surprise Party . . . Prompt #232
Write about a surprise party you have been to. Or a surprise party you have given. Write about a time you were surprised at a party. Today’s Writing Prompt: Surprise Party
I opened the door . . . Prompt #231
Today’s writing prompt: I opened the door . . . I’m looking forward to reading your writing on this one. So many possibilities. I opened the door . . . Photo by Breana Marie