word prompts

  • Writing Prompts

    Your writing prompt this week is SAVE What does this week’s word bring to mind for you? To save money or a goal in soccer? To save face or something previous? What about to rescue someone? Or you can look at it at a deeper level – to be saved from sin. It’s over to

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    Here’s your new Thursday story challenge: Can you tell a story in 61 words using the following words in it somewhere: Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 77 words using the following seven words in it somewhere: Here are your hilarious stories: Nicola Daly: So, this year I’m finding costumes for Madame

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  • Writing Prompts

    Your writing prompt this week is FISH You may think of physical fish, swimming in the sea, or being part of a delicious meal. But it’s another word with multiple meanings. We sometimes use it to refer to a person who is a little strange, seeing them as ‘an odd fish’. It can be used

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    Here’s your new Thursday story challenge: Can you tell a story in 77 words using the following words in it somewhere: Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 46 words using the following four words in it somewhere: Here are your excellent stories: Nicola Daly: ‘Wipe the drool from your face, Mother.’ ‘It’s

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  • Writing Prompts

    Your writing prompt this week is GLASS This week’s word first came to mind when I picked up my glass of water and beautiful, iridescent colours twinkled through it. You might think of a mirror, a vase or glasses that you wear instead. But other meanings or associations may come to mind. What does the

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    It’s almost Halloween! Before you don your witches’ hats and grab those broomsticks, here’s a new story challenge for you. Can you tell a story in 46 words using the following words in it somewhere: My apologies if I don’t respond to you for a day or two – I’m going into hospital later today

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  • Word Prompts

    Your writing prompt this week is EDGE This week’s prompt word came to mind after hearing an old song on the radio – Wham! and their ‘The Edge of Heaven’. The word can be defined as the ‘outside limit of an object, area, or surface’. But it has many other meanings, such as having superiority

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    Thursday has come round so quickly this week. Here’s your new story challenge. Can you tell a story in 54 words using the following words in it somewhere: Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 26 words using the following three words in it somewhere: Here are your super stories: Dawgy Daddy Responds:

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  • Writing Prompts

    Your writing prompt this week is LEAVE/S It was while I was out for an autumn stroll that this week’s prompt came to mind. I loved the carpet of rustic reds, honey golds and pumpkin oranges that paved my way. But, of course, leave or leaves has many different meanings – to bequeath or to

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    It’s that time of the week again – story challenge time. Can you tell a story in 26 words using the following words in it somewhere: Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 50 words using the following five words in it somewhere: Here are your wonderful stories: Kate in Cornwall: Lady Ursula

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