Time Place & Memory – Page 2

Late Night Parking

For Monday, August 4, 2014 Write an overheard conversation that takes place in this parking lot.

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.

Button Holed

Sunday, July 27, 2014 • Prompt #84 Today’s Prompt Write about buttons. Instructions Find two or three buttons. Hold them in your hand. Describe their weight, color, texture and material. What is your response seeing or touching these buttons? Write for 20 minutes. Options and Springboards Write about aContinue reading “Button Holed”

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”

Swim. Swam. Swum.

Monday, July 21, 2014 • Prompt #78 On Sunday, I went to a pool party in Longmont’s Sunset Park, which inspires today quick prompt: Write about swimming. Aspects to consider: The body of water. Your body in the water. (Or that of your character.) The repetition or rhythm of strokes or kicking.Continue reading “Swim. Swam. Swum.”

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”