A Tip of the Hat

May 28, 2014  Prompt #28 Bonnets, boaters, and bowlers. Berets and beanies. Sombreros. Stetson’s. Stovepipes. Fedoras. Fezzes. Fisherman’s caps. Coal miner helmets. Army helmets. Bike helmets. Yes, today’s prompt is all about hats.  With their long and rich history, writing about hats can enrich characterization, provoke memories, and, again, ground your writing with specific, sensoryContinue reading “A Tip of the Hat”

To A “T” [or Don’t Sweat It]

May 27, 2014  Prompt #27 It’s Day Two of The Writeous Sisters’ Clothing Week.  Today’s prompt can help you ground your writing with specific, sensory details and make stronger connections between the physical and philosophical. Inspriational Attire The weather is warming up here in Colorado and I’m finally switching out my fleece and wool forContinue reading “To A “T” [or Don’t Sweat It]”

A Pair of Shoes

May 26, 2014  Prompt #26 It’s Clothing Week here at The Writeous Sisters.  All the prompts will help you connect the physical with the abstract and delve into the story of objects everywhere. Well-Shod Last year, the University of Colorado’s Museum of Natural History hosted “To Feel The Earth,” an exhibit about the history andContinue reading “A Pair of Shoes”