writing prompts
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Your prompt word this week is CLASSIC This week’s word was one I thought of when I saw a picture of a classic car. We also use it to describe a film or song that’s become known as a classic. And, of course, we use the phrase to speak of writing works which are classics.…
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Here’s your new story challenge. Can you tell a story in 41 words using the following words in it somewhere: HOTEL SHEPHERD TRAPEZE CHEESE The previous challenge was to write a story in 54 words using the following five words in it somewhere: PASTRAMI GUITAR MAZE BURGLAR WAX Here are your clever stories: Susan Batten:…
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Your new prompt word is PLAY This week’s word came into my mind when I was looking at a theatre programme. I’d been to a play I really enjoyed. But there are so many other meanings – children play with toys and sports people play a game/match. We might use it to describe someone playing…
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Your prompt this week is SERVICE This words came into my head when I drove past some services on the side of the road the other day. Petrol, food, a loo break – they’re pretty handy. But the word service has so many meanings, from a service on your car, to a bus or train…
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Your word this week is ROSE This week’s word came into my head after I went out for a meal with some friends at a lovely country pub called Rose Cottage. The pub lived up to its name, with lots of beautiful roses throughout. We use the word to refer to a shade of pink,…
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Your prompt word this week is CRAFTY I do like this week’s word, especially in the sense of relating it to making things. I used to love creating things with my daughter when she was small. It’s amazing what you can do with sequins, leaves, cotton wool, empty washing up liquid bottles and toilet roll…
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Your new prompt word this week is BRIDGE The first meaning that often comes to mind when thinking about this week’s prompt is a bridge over a passage of water, or a steep drop, for example. But of course it has multiple meanings – there is a card game called bridge, it’s part of a…
