Posts tagged ‘writing prompt’

May 15, 2013

Image Prompt

Use this image to write a story, poem or personal essay. Think about the character of the photographer, think too about who or what she is photographing.

woman:camera

April 22, 2013

Storytime

“Can you read this book to me, please?”

Use this opening line to write a story, perhaps for children, perhaps for older readers. Think about who is asking this question, and who is answering. Remember to maintain tension and conflict, even in a story that starts sweetly.

April 15, 2013

Baby

Last weekend I had a baby. He’s my third child and I spent the week wondering at him. I also read lots of books while he slept on me and watched some terrible, terrible movies. Writers get to spend time watching movies and telling themselves it’s ‘work/research.’ I started this week with a huge pile of emails and then, top of the email list, much to my delight, was the news that my novel 40 Things I Want to Tell You has been named a CLA Honour Book. Here’s the press release.

All this book and baby talk got me thinking about a writing prompt for you to try. So, here goes.

Use this opening to write a story or personal essay:

When she opened the door, there on the doorstep was….