In her book Sir, HR Hegnauer writes with quiet, stirring, and at times hilarious power about her grandfather (Sir) and her grandmother (Mrs. Alice). Her rich glimpses of the past reveal how her grandparents formed and informed her childhood and young adulthood. Sir is about human connection and disconnection, about bodies and gender, and, largely,Continue reading “Children, War, and Memory”
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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”
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”
Ellen Orleans 