Prompt 28 ~ I can't write....because.....

Is there some aspect of writing about which you often think, “I can’t do that.”  For me, for a long time it was, “I can’t write descriptions.”  And then, “I can’t write about things that aren’t based in some way on my experience.”  And then, “I can’t write short stories.”  And then, “I can’t write really short stories.”  Do you know how I managed to prove myself wrong each time?  By sitting down and writing.  So, I’d like you to complete the above sentence.  Then sit down and write.  By the end of it, I want you to have proved yourself wrong.

If you want to share the fruit of your labours, please leave a comment with the link to your post and at least one of us will come over and read it.

Ta!

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Prompt 27 - Representing you...

- If you were a colour, which colour would you be?
- If you could listen to any piece of classical music, which would it be?
- If you could live in any city, which would you choose? (It doesn't matter if you've actually been there or not.)
- Which do you prefer, day or night?
- If you could catch any smell accidentally drifting through the air, which would it be?


...take the colour, the piece of music, the city, the time of day and the smell and go write something that includes them all. Create atmosphere; atmosphere that is somehow representing you.


Have fun!


Please feel free to take part. If you post your writing on your blog, leave the link in the comments section and at least one of us will be over to read it, with glee!


We're going to be taking a break from posting prompts in August.  However, we'd like to invite you to submit a prompt idea (or two or more) to us and if we like it, we'll post it up in August giving you full credit and linking to your blog or website.  To submit a prompt please email us at write26(at)gmail(dot)com by the end of this month.

Prompt 26 ~ 26 lines

I was told by treeshadowmoon that since I have the 26th prompt, I'd better do it with style.  Hmmmm.  I don't know about that.  First I thought I'd post 26 prompts but that would be overkill.  So here's what we're going to do.  This week, you choose the subject to write about.  Then, write a 26 line poem, story or list without naming the subject.  Would a reader be able to tell what you've written about?

If you'd like to find out, post a link to your writing in the comments below and at least one of us will come over and read it.

Thanks!

PS We're going to be taking a break from posting prompts in August.  However, if this saddens you, then we'd like to invite you to submit a prompt idea (or two or more) to us and if we like it, we'll post it up in August giving you full credit and linking to your blog or website.  To submit a prompt please email us at write26n(at)gmail(dot)com by the end of this month.

Prompt 25 - it's all around you

Sit down, empty page in front of you and a pencil in your hand. Don't listen to your mind or heart, your inner voice. Chart what your senses are perceiving around you. Down to the small details. The sounds, the smells, the sights, the tastes, the touch.

Wait as long as you like - for a set time, or for a set page-space, or simply until you grow tired...but generally the more you wait, the more you'll begin to notice.

Enjoy your microcosm.

As usual, feel free to participate. The more, the merrier!