Although, I've missed this celebratory day by nearly a week, it is still nice to think that we writers have our own day. You can visit the website for all the details. As you would have seen from my Tuesday blog post, I have been lucky enough recently to talk about my...
Photo by Francesco Ungaro on Pexels.com The writing prompt was write from an animal's perspective - let me know what you think. It’s in My Nature Warmth penetrates my fur My body relaxed and curled Upon a favoured cushion Full belly and day begun *** A fluttering by...
How is the isolation affecting your writing? When I virtual chat with writing friends most of them say they feel generally lethargic. It is not just their writing life and routine that has changed but also life in general has restricted their creativity. With limited...
Several people enjoyed the button prompt, so today's question is: What story comes to mind with this image? Use 69 words or less. Here is my interpretation: The streets lay deserted and dirty. The last flickering of an advert splashed against the buildings husk....
Today's question is by way of an exercise to inspire the writing Muse. I hosted my writing group's meeting on Tuesday and used a bag of multiple buttons as a 10 minute writing prompt. There were hundreds of buttons in various colours, styles and shapes. Each...
Use these words in a short story or poem: icy, horse drawn carriage, heat. I've shared mine below. Winter Treat An arm to steady me as I tread on the icy path Thick warming coats help keep the cold at bay The ground glistens in the early morning sun I so wish I could...
Today's prompt is a Christmas themed story. Mine is here: The Bandstand From the outside the Christmas tree glittered and sparkled with lights, tinsel and ornaments. It’s place in the bay window as always. Miriam gazed at the symbol of Christmas shining like a beacon...
It's been raining for days - this is your prompt starter for a poem or short story. Have fun with it. I wrote this poem. The Sky Is Low Clouds rolling overhead Dark and foreboding Static in the air Heralding the storm. Clouds boiling Lowering the sky A flash of...
The prompt today is to use this zen garden as your inspiration. Here is my response: Shoulders slumped, feet heavy on the glistening pavement, Jocelyn makes her way home in light rain, which gradually soaks through her jacket and trickles down her back. The grey...