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The first prompt of 2020 and let’s go with an opening line which is- “It’s all in a day’s work.” Who says that line? Is it really about work? If it is, what sort of work are they referring to? I know lots of you have enjoyed using these prompts for journaling so how…
I saw this in an e-mail I received last week and thought it was such a great idea that I had to share it with you. What better way to start our 2020 Wednesday Writing Prompts than with a challenge. Fellow author, Ray Daley has set himself the challenge of writing a story…
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It’s now time to focus on the main section of your story. How did it begin (based on last’s week’s photo prompt)? Here’s photo number two. It’s time to figure out how you can weave this image (and your interpretation of it) into your story. Have fun and happy writing.
It’s the final Wednesday of the month which means the last of the sayings- This time it’s Like father, like son. What story can you think of that features a father and son duo? Do they see eye to eye? Maybe have a falling out or even a reunion. If you’re journaling write about…
Continuing with our October theme of prompts based on sayings, this week it’s The grass is always greener over the other side of the fence. What meaning does that have for your character? Are they thinking about moving or taking a new job? What are the consequences? For the journalers…think about a time when…
A new month and I thought we’d use it for prompts based on sayings- The first one is if the shoe fits Is your character buying a new pair of shoes? Are they retuning shoes? Find a pair of shoes? If you’re journaling, what does the saying mean to you? Do you have a memory/story…
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…
This week’s prompt focuses on saving to buy something. For the short story writer-what is it your character hopes to buy? How are they saving their money and what are they doing to earn the money? Something legal, perhaps not so legal? Something fun? Do they reach their goal? If you’re journaling, think back…
This week’s prompt is all about a window. For a short story, what does your character see when he or she looks out of the window? Something they shouldn’t? Something beautiful? Someone they like or have a crush on? Do they go outside or stay indoors and spy from afar? For journaling…look out the window…
This week it’s all about songs. If you’re writing a short story, your character decides to write a song. What is it about? Does he or she sing it for someone and what’s the result? Do they have a winning song on their hands or something they’d rather forget? If you’re going the journaling…
