word prompts
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Your writing prompt word this week is: PROMISE I remember when I joined the Brownie Guides and made my Brownie Promise. I rehearsed it so many times I can still remember it! We make promises all the time – do you keep them? Or perhaps someone hasn’t kept their promise to you. You might like…
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It’s that time of the week – yes, the one where I give you lots of unconnected words and expect you to come up with an entertaining story. So, here goes: Can you tell a story in 54 words using the following words in it somewhere: HUSKY ACNE SPACEMAN WHEELBARROW LETTUCE Last week’s challenge was…
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Your writing prompt this week is ANGEL The first thought that comes into my mind when I see this word is ‘guardian angel’ and, for me, that’s my cat, Lexi. She’s with me all the time and if I’m feeling a bit low, she’ll know and reach out a paw to let me know she’s…
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It’s Thursday and time for a new story challenge: Can you tell a story in 40 words using the following words in it somewhere: BONSAI PUDDLE KNAPSACK REJOICE Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 61 words using the following six words in it somewhere: BABY ICE-SKATING ALBUM SALAD FRIGHT CAMERA Here are…
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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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Here’s your new Thursday story challenge: Can you tell a story in 61 words using the following words in it somewhere: BABY ICE-SKATING ALBUM SALAD FRIGHT CAMERA Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 77 words using the following seven words in it somewhere: WISHY-WASHY MARSHMALLOW IMPOUND EAGLE VIOLIN BALCONY ROSTER Here are…
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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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Here’s your new Thursday story challenge: Can you tell a story in 77 words using the following words in it somewhere: WISHY-WASHY MARSHMALLOW IMPOUND EAGLE VIOLIN BALCONY ROSTER Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 46 words using the following four words in it somewhere: PORTAL DROOL SLIPPERS MARKSMAN Here are your excellent…
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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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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: PORTAL DROOL SLIPPERS MARKSMAN My apologies if I don’t respond to you for a day or two – I’m going…
