Write a short story based on the image above. Be sure to answer the following questions:
The writing prompt for today will explore both FICTION and NON-FICTION. It’s fun to mix real life with fiction isn’t it? Sometimes I like to sit in Starbucks or the mall and watch people, I like to make up stories about them and what their lives are like. Try this the next time you’re out and about.
Everybody loves a mysterious strangers and there is inspiration everywhere! A cute barista, an old man complaining at the bank, the eccentric woman who sits on the park bench every Wednesday afternoon in her cat pajamas (if you see this woman it’s probably me) . Think of an interesting stranger you’ve seen around and develop a story.
Be sure to use dialogue,gestures, mannerisms and ways of speaking. Don’t spend much time on physical descriptions. Focus on showing the inner conflict of your muse through their actions and words. Have fun and as always, Happy Writing!
He watched, helpless, as the door closed behind her…
He had kept their mother alive in their thoughts, too alive perhaps…
He had waited twenty years to return it…
Under normal circumstances he would speak his mind, but, not now, with a gun against his head…
He had enjoyed ten years of being totally irresponsible…
She had found something that would mean she’d never be poor again – but there was a catch…
Outside the cabin, the wind howled through the trees, while inside, the old woman’s fire was nearly out…
Today’s exercise is all about murder. I know, it’s not a very flowery, fun topic but I can guarantee that it will make you think outside of the box. I want you to write a short piece about your escape from a murderer…be sure to include:
Good luck with this and have fun! Use your imagination and write something inspiring!
The writing prompt for today is the picture below. Use it as inspiration for your story and be sure to answer the following questions:
You get the point-Describe the setting, the scene and the characters. Be sure to include lots of dialogue and pick a point of view that we talked about during yesterday’s post.
Let’s talk about point of view for this writing exercise, but first things first-what exactly is Point of View?
Point of view refers to the way the author allows you to see and hear what’s going on it the novel, book, short story or manuscript. We’ll focus on four main points of view:
Try writing from a different point of view and step outside of your comfort zone. This allows you to stretch your abilities and who knows, you may actually really like a particular point of view that you had never considered before. Happy Writing!
Have you ever wondered what your dog, cat, pet, or animal is thinking? I have another blog called thekittycatclan.com where each day I write something called Seabass’ Diary. It’s a daily entry from my evil cat’s point of view and chronicles his adventures in trying to take over the world. It’s super fun to write and people love to read it!
Today’s exercise is writing from an animal’s point of view. Here are some ideas to get you started:
What do they see? How do they hunt? Who are friends in the pack? Who are enemies? What kind of adventures do they get in? Do they ever find themselves in scary situations? Can they speak? Do they speak to eachother or to humans? Are they self sufficient or depend on others to survive? Where do they live? What part of the world do they live in? Did something give them super or special powers to transform themselves into something different? Etc.
Have fun with this and happy writing!
