word prompts

  • Writing Prompts

    Your prompt word this week is BREAK You can look at this prompt in a positive light – a break away someway nice, taking a break at work/school or breaking a previous record. But, of course, it also has negative connotations such as to interrupt someone or something. It can be painful too – to…

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  • Thursday means new story challenge time. So can you tell a story in 41 words using the following words in it somewhere: WARLOCK LANYARD ROCKET CROCHET The previous challenge was to write a story in 64 words using the following six words in it somewhere: NURSE TABASCO INVISIBLE SPIDER WINDMILL MOUSTACHE Here are your excellent…

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  • We’re nearly at the end of another busy week. I hope you’ve had a good one so far. Here is your new story challenge: can you tell a story in 64 words using the following words in it somewhere: NURSE TABASCO INVISIBLE SPIDER WINDMILL MOUSTACHE The previous challenge was to write a story in 56…

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  • Writing Prompts

    Your prompt word this week is MOOD This word reflects how we feel. Happy, sad, anxious, angry, calm or fearful, for example. You can set a mood, through different lighting and and accessories. We might also be in the mood to do something – or not. What does this week’s prompt word mean to you?…

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  • Thursday has come around again. Here is your new story challenge: can you tell a story in 56 words using the following words in it somewhere: HYENA CHEMIST MOBILE JIVE CHEESECAKE The previous challenge was to write a story in 46 words using the following four words in it somewhere: HUMBUG SPAM FAIRY BUMPER Here…

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  • Writing Prompts

    Your prompt word this week is DANCE I’ve never been much good at dancing – it doesn’t help if you have balance issues and two left feet! But I admire those who can dance – on the ground, on ice or in the air! And it doesn’t have to be humans doing the dancing –…

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    Here is your new challenge this fine Thursday: can you tell a story in 46 words using the following words in it somewhere: HUMBUG SPAM FAIRY BUMPER The previous challenge was to write a story in 59 words using the following six words in it somewhere: PSYCHOSOMATIC CANCEL ACCOUNTANT FLUFF REGGAE NEEDLEPOINT Here are your…

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  • Writing Prompts

    Your prompt word this week is TASTE Taste is one of the most underused senses in writing and yet it can be so powerful. I love the taste of warm, sugary doughnuts, creamy, melting chocolate and the tangy sharpness of grapefruit (not all at the same time!). But taste isn’t all about what we eat.…

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    It’s story time. Here is your new challenge: can you tell a story in 59 words using the following words in it somewhere: PSYCHOSOMATIC CANCEL ACCOUNTANT FLUFF REGGAE NEEDLEPOINT The previous challenge was to write a story in 34 words using the following three words in it somewhere: STORM BOOKWORM LIMBO Here are your creative…

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  • Writing Prompts

    Your prompt word this week is MEMORIES What comes to mind when you think of memories? Happy memories? Sad memories? Something poignant? About people? Places? Animals? You don’t have to share your own memories – you can create some for a character. It’s up to you. Fact or fiction, prose or poetry, I would love…

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