writing prompts
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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: 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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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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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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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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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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Your word prompt this week is MONEY It’s said ‘money is the root of all evil’ but it’s something we all need to survive. I remember thinking about it in a good way when I was a young girl. I loved saving up my pocket money and buying something special. I also had a toy
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Your writing prompt this week is SHADE We had a hot summer this year in the UK, so finding shade came as a relief. I remember loving to draw when I was a young girl and choosing the difference shades of colour. We often talk about light and shade in terms of contrast. It can
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It’s Thursday and time for your new story challenge. Can you tell a story in 41 words using the following words in it somewhere: Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 52 words using the following five words in it somewhere: Here are your brilliant stories: Graeme Sandford: Wearing polka-dot bikinis is a
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Your writing prompt this week is CLUB When I was a little girl I belonged to the Curly Wurly Club – I remember receiving stickers and all sorts of things which I treasured for years. For those of you who don’t know what a Curly Wurly is, I’ve seen it described as ‘a swirly ladder
Esther Chilton 