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.
Category Archives: Setting
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”
Roadside Attraction
Saturday, July 26, 2014 • Prompt #83 Today’s Prompt: Write about a visit to a roadside attraction. If you’ve never visited one, write fiction. Write for 20 minutes. Option and Springboards Describe the land that surrounded you. With whom were you traveling? How old were you? How were you traveling? What didContinue reading “Roadside Attraction”
Cracked Compass
for Friday, July 25, 2014 • Prompt #82 Today’s Down & Dirty Prompt: Write about a time when you were lost.
East 70th Avenue
for Wednesday, July 23, 2014 • Prompt #70 Today’s Prompt: Someone just walked out of this door. Write about it. Options: Describe the person. How are they dressed? Are they rushing out, strolling, running, moving briskly in a wheelchair? What are they thinking? Do they live in this building?Continue reading “East 70th Avenue”
Summer Band
for Tuesday, July 22, 2014 • Prompt #79 On Monday, I listened to the Boulder Concert Band play in our local Foothills Park. My favorite moment was lying back on my blanket and looking up at the clouds as the band played Amazing Grace. It was a divine moment. Today’s Prompt: Write about a timeContinue reading “Summer Band”
Be Confident. And other worldly advice.
Thursday, July 24, 2014 • Prompt #81 As I walked across campus tonight, I saw a yellow banner above the bridge across Varsity Pond. “Be Confident,” it read. Prompt Write about a piece of advice, such as “Be Confident” that you heard growing up or as a young adult. Instructions If noContinue reading “Be Confident. And other worldly advice.”
A Giant Leap
Sunday, July 20, 2014 • Prompt #77 Today marks the 45th anniversary of the moon landing. Today’s Prompt: If you are old enough to remember, write about where you were when Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon. Describe where you watched or listened to the landing. Who was with you? WhatContinue reading “A Giant Leap”
City Sidewalks
For Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Prompt #73 Write about an encounter on a city street. Writing Tips: This can be an encounter between two people, a person and a sign, an older person and a toddler, three dogs, or some other combination. Balance observation, description, and dialogue. Write for 15 minutes. Book Suggestion:Continue reading “City Sidewalks”
Ellen Orleans 