word prompts

  • Writing Prompts

    Your prompt word this week is GAMES This week’s prompt came to me after hearing the song ‘Wicked Games’ by Chris Isaak. Sadly people do play nasty games on others. But there are lots of other, happier games, such as sports games. What about board games? I used to love Monopoly and Cluedo. Then there

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    I hope you’re having a great week. It’s now time for your new story challenge. Can you tell a story in 52 words using the following words in it somewhere: The previous challenge was to write a story in 38 words using the following four words in it somewhere: Here are your very clever stories:

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  • Writing Prompts

    Your writing prompt this week is SHAPES There are lots of ways of interpreting this week’s prompt. You might think about circles, stars, squares or triangles. Or perhaps moulding something into something else. Our clothes and figures can lose shape. With some work, we can get into shape. You might see a dark shape in

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    I hope your week has been a good one. Here’s a new story challenge for you. Can you tell a story in 38 words using the following words in it somewhere: The previous challenge was to write a story in 63 words using the following six words in it somewhere: Here are your very witty

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  • Writing Prompts

    Your writing prompt this week is RED I thought I’d add a splash of colour to your week. What comes to mind when you think of the word ‘red’? Seeing red? A dozen red roses? Blood? Red wine? Going red and feeling embarrassed? Red hair? I’d love to know what this week’s prompt word means

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    So, was this week your first week back to routine? I hope it’s gone well if so. Here’s your new story challenge. Can you tell a story in 63 words using the following words in it somewhere: The previous challenge was to write a story in 40 words using the following four words in it

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  • Writing Prompts

    Your new writing prompt on this lovely Christmas Eve is FAMILY Many of us are lucky to be surrounded by family at Christmas. But what about those members sadly missing/no longer with us? Maybe family means more to you than blood relatives. What about friends? Pets? What does the prompt word mean to you? Fact

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    It’s a week to go until the big day, so this time you have two weeks to get your stories in. Can you tell a story in 100 words using the following words in it somewhere: Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 31 words using the following three words in it somewhere:

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  • Writing Prompts

    Your new prompt word is GIVING Christmas should be a time of giving. Yes, there are presents that come into it. But it can also mean giving of your time, your love, your thoughts to others. What does the prompt mean to you? Fact or fiction, prose or poetry, I would love to read your

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    I hope your week is going well. Two weeks until Christmas Day! It’s scary how quickly it’s coming round. Anyway, time for your new story challenge. Can you tell a story 31 words using the following words in it somewhere: Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 80 words using the following eight

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