For Thursday, August 7 Write a poem or flash fiction piece that includes a sunset. Playing off of yesterday’s post, try incorporating yesterday’s suggestions or work with some of these. 1. Write from the point of view of someone on the boat or on the island in the photo. Imagine they are eager for theContinue reading “End of Day”
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Day Break
For Wednesday, August 6 Write a poem or flash fiction piece that includes a sunrise. Suggestions: 1. If there’s a person involved, write about their interior state of mind. 2. Write about the most dramatic sunrise you’ve ever seen. 3. Write about waiting in relation to a sunrise. 4. Sunrises are often signs of hopeContinue reading “Day Break”
Snakes in a Jar
For Tuesday, August 5 Write a poem or flash fiction piece that revolves an unusual object, one that is particularly odd, chilling, or mildly gruesome. Suggestions: 1. Make your opening line a clear, simple description of the object: Snakes in a jar. A rusty pile of nails. A broken marionette. 2. Are you afraid toContinue reading “Snakes in a Jar”
Begat
For Friday, August 1, 2014 Write in the voice of one of your ancestors. Suggestions Tell a story in their voice that describes a great difficulty. Describe a small triumph. If you don’t a strong sense of an ancestor, imagine how they might have talked or write pure fiction.
Late Night Parking
For Monday, August 4, 2014 Write an overheard conversation that takes place in this parking lot.
Special Delivey
For Saturday, August 2, 2014 You receive an unexpected package in the mail.
Tracks
Sunday August 3 You are on a train. This is what you see when you look out the window. Write in response for 15 minutes. Suggestions: Imagine this is where you (or your character) lived 10, 20, or 30 years ago. You haven’t been back since. Write what goes through your mind. This is yourContinue reading “Tracks”
The House with Porthole Window
Today’s Prompt Write a poem, flash fiction piece or the beginning of a story inspired by this photo. Incorporate at least four of these words: rough pie slant oboe smooth dirt bolt round home worn road deserted once must broom Write for 15 minutes.
Tick Tock
Wednesday, July 28, 2014 • Prompt #87 The element of time often adds suspense and welcome tension to writing. For this prompt, write about two people who agree to meet under this clock at 3 p.m. Suggestions and Considerations Describe the day’s weather. How does that influence the story? DoContinue reading “Tick Tock”
Animal Tendencies
Tuesday, July 27, 2014 • Prompt #86 Write a poem or flash fiction piece inspired by a vintage illustration of an animal. Click here for illustrations or look for prints at a used book shop or library. Suggestions Use specific, concrete details. Capture a moment in time. As (almost) always, use sensoryContinue reading “Animal Tendencies”
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