writing ideas

  • I hope your week is going well. Here’s a new story challenge for you: Can you tell a story in 29 words? You must use the following words somewhere in the story: Last week’s prompt was to tell a story in 22 words using the following words in it somewhere: Here are your amusing stories:…

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  • Writing Prompts

    This week’s writing prompt is: NOSTALGIA Write about a personal experience – something you’ve enjoyed. It could be a family holiday, hobby, trip to the theatre, memories of being a scout or brownie, your first job, school days and so on. Immerse yourself in the memory and bring it to life as much as you…

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  • It’s nearly the weekend. Here’s a new story challenge for you: Can you tell a story in 22 words? You must use the following words somewhere in the story: Last week’s prompt was to tell a story in 17 words using the following words in it somewhere: Here are your fun stories: Kim Smyth: After…

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  • Writing Prompts

    This week’s writing prompt is: TAKE A WALK Your walk can be real or in your mind. Use the senses as you take your walk. Describe the feel of the sun on your face, the whip of the wind or the sting of rain. There might be the scent of freshly cut grass, perhaps the…

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  • Happy new week! Here’s a fresh limerick challenge to kick-start your Monday. Your new word is: PUDDLE Your challenge last week was to write a limerick using the word COOK in it somewhere. You produced some great limericks: Keith Channing: I’ll do this by hook or by crook, One day, I will finish this book.…

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  • It’s nearly the end of the week. Here’s a new story challenge to set you up for the weekend: Can you tell a story in 17 words? You must use the following words somewhere in the story: Last week’s prompt was to tell a story in 14 words using the following words in it somewhere:…

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  • Writing Prompts

    This week’s writing prompt is: NEW BEGINNINGS Spring is known as the season of new beginnings, where the natural word rejuvenates and revives, but what else could be a new beginning? Perhaps a relationship has come to an end and there’s the need for a fresh start. Or maybe someone has done something wrong and…

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    It’s almost Friday. Here’s a new story challenge to set you up for the weekend: Can you tell a story in 14 words? You must use the following words somewhere in the story: Last week’s prompt was to tell a story in 8 words using the following words in it somewhere: Here are your hilarious…

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  • Writing Prompts

    This week’s writing prompt is: FLOWERS IN BLOOM At this time of year, we begin to see different colours – the bright yellow of the daffodil, the stark white of the snowdrop and the soft hue of the bluebell. Write a poem or story which features flowers in it somewhere. Make it burst with colour.…

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    I hope your week is going well. Here’s a new story challenge: Can you tell a story in 8 words? You must use the following words somewhere in the story: Last week’s prompt was to tell a story in 20 words using the following words in it somewhere: Here are your fun stories: Darlene: As…

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