We have three more writing prompts left for the year (including this one). In 2021, we’ll switch to monthly prompts where you can pick and choose from a whole bunch of ideas. So to say goodbye to the old style, I thought we’d mix things up for the rest of 2020. This week, here’s an…
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Wednesday Writing Prompts-Wind
Continuing with our natural elements theme for the month. This week it’s wind. Maybe it’s about a tornado, a hurricane or just a windy day. Perhaps something blows away or blows into the yard of your character. Have fun and happy writing.
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Rain
The focus of this week’s prompt is based on another saying which is- ‘It never rains but it pours.’ Does one of your character say that line or maybe your story focuses on he or she’s misfortune. Maybe your story takes place during a thunderstorm. Lots you can do with this one so have fun…
Another Story Sparkler-Story Fragments
No Tuesday guest blogger today so I thought we’d fill the space with another Story Sparkler. This time it’s story fragments. All you need to do is fit a story around them. The moon shone over the lake. Alan saw a figure moving in the trees. It was Tuesday and it was raining…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-First Line and Character
First prompt of the month and I thought we’d try something new. Each week in June the prompt will feature a line and photo that will be part of a continuing story. At the end of June, you’ll have a complete story. This first week it’s this photo. Your character is about…
Story Sparklers…Let’s Try Something New
Most of us are stuck at home these days. Many of you might be working from home and needing to take a break now and then. With that in mind, I thought we’d try something new. And even if you haven’t written anything before and one of many who’ve decided to write a…
Wednesday Writing Prompts-Strange Objects
Many, many years ago, I ordered a book from Writer’s Digest Book Club which was a book of just photos. What would a writer want with that sort of book? Good question. It was a writing prompt collection. Not words, not story starters, but photos on which to base your story. This month, I thought…
Wednesday Prompts-The Road to Where?
Another video as a writing prompt. This time it’s the snowy road to somewhere. Is your character the driver, the passenger? Maybe the person who lives at the end of this road and someone’s about to stop by? Is it an innocent visit or maybe something sinister is about to take place? Remember to press…
Wednesday Writing/Journal Prompts-Stories
For this week, I thought we’d merge the short story and journaling prompt together. Think about a story you read and enjoyed so much that it’s been a keeper in your story collection. For the short story writer, this will get you thinking about what makes a good story and what made you enjoy…
Wednesday Writing/Journal Prompts-Roads
It’s a title prompt this week. For those of you writing a short story, the title is… The Road Less Traveled What does that mean to your character? Are they about to embark on a journey? Is it somewhere new or some place they return to often? For those wanting to journal, what does…