writing prompts
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This week’s writing prompt is SIGN My chosen word this week popped into my head, literally as if it was a sign! I then started to think about other meanings to the word: road signs, a gesture, to sign something with your signature, to sign up to something, sign language and much more. What does…
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Well, summer has definitely arrived with a hot flush! We’ve been sweltering here in the UK. I hope you’re staying cool wherever you are. Here is this week’s story challenge: Can you tell a story in 30 words using the following words in it somewhere: Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 55…
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This week’s writing prompt is: OUTSIDE There are lots of meanings to the word outside. Does it mean outside as in outdoors? It can mean that you’re left out of something – for example, you’re on the outside looking in, while everyone else knows what’s going on. You could add an ‘r’ to the end…
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Your writing prompt this week is BLUE This word is so much more than just a colour (and the Smurfs!). There’s music – the blues; it’s used to describe a mood; there are various aspects to it spiritually; it can also be saucy and a naughty joke; or perhaps it means something else to you.…
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Hello there. How are you? Having a good week? I hope so. Here’s your new story challenge: Can you tell a story in 45 words using the following words in it somewhere: Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 15 words using the following words in it somewhere: Here are your entertaining stories:…
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Your writing prompt this week is PAPER When I think of this word, stationary bursts into my mind – notebooks, writing paper, envelopes, cards, gift wrap, diaries, etc. I used to love exploring stationary shops and would always come away with a bag full of all sorts. What about you? Is it the image of…
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We’re almost in June! Where is the first half of the year going? I hope your week is going well so far. Here’s your new story challenge. Can you tell a story in 15 words using the following words in it somewhere: Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 50 words using the…
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This week’s word prompt is TESTS When you see this word, is your first thought exams? A driving test? Does it instill fear into you as you think back to those tests you had to take? Maybe you see it as a more positive word – tests into finding cures for cancer and other life-threatening…
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We’re over halfway through the week and counting down until the weekend. Here’s your new story challenge. Can you tell a story in 50 words using the following words in it somewhere: Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 40 words using the following words in it somewhere: Here are your fabulous stories:…
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This week’s word prompt is TREASURE What comes into your mind when you think of that word? Pirates? Gold coins and goblets? Perhaps it’s a loved one you treasure, or a moment in time. It could even be time itself that you treasure. Fact or fiction, prose or poetry, I would love to read your…
Esther Chilton 