Tag Archives: imagination and writing

Concentric

Because I recently facilitated the painting of a mural on the side of my garage, I have circles on my mind. For this mural, based on a Kandinsky painting, over 20 members of my cohousing community (plus a few neighbors) pitched in to paint a circle or two. Aged 3 to 60, the painters addedContinue reading “Concentric”

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”

sur-real-ly

Monday, July 28, 2014  •  Prompt #85   Today’s Prompt Write a poem or short fiction piece in a surreal or magic realism style. This genre introduces supernatural or unbelievable events or abilities into in an otherwise everyday realistic environment. (However you define that!) Option #1: Write a new piece. Option #2: Take an existingContinue reading “sur-real-ly”

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”