writing prompts
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When I was growing up, I loved Batman and Robin – you know, the ‘proper Batman’ – the series featuring Adam West. I thought it was fantastic and completely believed in him and everything going on around him! Remember the POW! BIFF! BAM! I thought they were genius. My favourite villain in the show was…
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I hope you’re all having a great week. It’s Thursday and so it’s time for a story challenge: Can you tell a story in 24 words? You must use the following words somewhere in the story: The previous prompt was to tell a story in 46 words using the following words in it somewhere: Here’s…
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I’ve always loved the sea and walking along the beach. Though I’ve never lived close to it and don’t often have the opportunity to go. But ever since my first visit – to Bournemouth – I’ve always felt that there’s something special about it. I love the feel of the sand between my toes and…
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Happy Monday! I hope the sun is shining wherever you are, even if it’s a bit chilly. Here’s a new limerick challenge for you. Your word this week is: SOCKS Last week’s prompt was DUDE. You came up with some laugh-out-loud limericks: Keith Edgar Channing: People do stuff that drives me quite crazy, Like loafing around,…
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I have to admit to having a very sweet tooth, though I’m disciplined and try to only have sweets and chocolate as a treat. One of my friends doesn’t like sweet things at all (I know! She must be completely mad!) but relishes savory foods. I like both, but sweet edges it every time. I…
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It always amazes me when I see how people interpret the same word in different ways. Let’s take the word team. Does it make you think of sport and supporting your favourite football team? Maybe it fills you with thoughts of workmates and how you came together as a team. I remember when the film…
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I hope your week is a good one so far. Not long until the weekend. Before then, here is a new story challenge for you: Can you tell a story in 27 words? You must use the following words somewhere in the story: The previous prompt was to tell a story in 38 words using…
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Are you any good at keeping secrets? Perhaps you’ve kept one since you were a child and never plan to tell anyone what it is. Or maybe you’re no good at keeping things to yourself and are itching to divulge it. Or, if you’re like me, you keep it and then find out that everyone…
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How’s your week been? Busy, I expect. Life just seems to be jam-packed, doesn’t it? Here is a new story challenge for you to squeeze in: Can you tell a story in 38 words? You must use the following words somewhere in the story: The previous prompt was to tell a story in 15 words…
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Nowadays it’s easy to take a photo with your phone. We have hundreds and hundreds of images clogging up our phones that we put on social media. But remember the days of having to get photos developed and waiting days for them to be ready? I was so excited to go and collect them to…
Esther Chilton 