May 9, 2014 Prompt #8 Preparation For today’s prompt, we’ll use the paint chips mentioned in the May 4th blog entry. If you haven’t already procured paint chips, try this prompt once you’ve gotten them or cut up three of more squares of different colors from magazines or catalogs.While paint chip hunting, try toContinue reading “Paint Chip Poetry”
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Two Truths and a Lie
May 8, 2014 Prompt #7 Creative Falsehoods and Other Ways to Stretch Your Imagination Perhaps you’ve played “Two Truths and A Lie” as an ice breaker in school, at work, or with friends. This prompt expands on this “get-to-know-you” game. Instructions On a blank piece of paper, write three sentences about yourself, your family orContinue reading “Two Truths and a Lie”
Keeping A Writer’s Notebook
May 7, 2014 Prompt #6 Today’s prompt takes a different slant, one in which you create your own list of writing springboards inspired by daily life. Getting Started Find or buy a notebook small enough to carry with you in a bag, briefcase, or even a coat pocket. As you go through your day, payContinue reading “Keeping A Writer’s Notebook”
Imagined History of a Lost Object
May 6, 2014 Prompt #5 Before Getting Started: Pen or Keyboard? Before I launch today’s prompt, I want to talk about writing vs. typing. Through out this blog, you’ll see instructions such as “Write the phrase on a fresh piece of paper” Which raises a question my students frequently ask: “Is it better to writeContinue reading “Imagined History of a Lost Object”
Opening Lines
May 4, 2014 Prompt #3 Getting Started For many writers, staring at a blank page or empty screen is daunting. Some wonder, “What should I write about? What will people think of my story?” Others ask, “How do I begin? How do I shape that all-important first line?” My advice? 1. Turn off your innerContinue reading “Opening Lines”
Getting Started with Writing Prompts
Ready. Set. Write. I’ve been leading writing workshops and taking part in writing groups for over 25 years. In that time, I’ve amassed a large, messy pile of writing prompts. My writing pals have urged me to turn the prompts into a book, but, this being the 21st century, I’ve decided to create a blog for themContinue reading “Getting Started with Writing Prompts”
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