For the poetry writers. Even if you do not normally write poetry make an effort to complete this exercise.
Your topic is: arthritic hands.
Your form is: nine stanzas of three to fine lines. Pull the title from the last line.
For the poetry writers. Even if you do not normally write poetry make an effort to complete this exercise.
Your topic is: arthritic hands.
Your form is: nine stanzas of three to fine lines. Pull the title from the last line.
Study the image for a few minutes then write about it.

This boxing day make a list of twenty reasons why Boxing Day is good for the economy. Then write twenty counter reasons.
Here’s a weekend quote to journal/write about:
“Never open the door to a lesser evil, for other and greater ones invariably slink in after it.”
~ Baltasar Gracian
The gist of it is simple. I give you the start of a line/story and you continue on. This week:
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Set your timer and for the next fifteen minutes and write something using these twelve words. The order of the words can be switched around as necessary. The choice of whether you write fiction or non-fiction is up to you. And don’t use all the words in the first paragraph.
Do not use them all in one paragraph either! Spread them out — one per paragraph (or page) would be a nice challenge.
For the poetry writers. Even if you do not normally write poetry make an effort to complete this exercise.
Your topic is: ice fishing.
Your form is: one stanza of as many lines you need to write and leave a circle in the middle to represent the hole cut in the ice. You can make the hole as big or as small as you like.

Study the image for a few minutes then write about it.

Journal about five reasons people need pets. Include an example for each one from your own experience or from that of people you know.
Here’s a weekend quote to journal/write about:
“If you don’t like it, stop doing it.
Never continue in a job you don’t enjoy.”
~ Johnny Carson
The gist of it is simple. I give you the start of a line/story and you continue on. This week:
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Topic Links
Set your timer and for the next fifteen minutes and write something using these twelve words. The order of the words can be switched around as necessary. The choice of whether you write fiction or non-fiction is up to you. And don’t use all the words in the first paragraph.
Do not use them all in one paragraph either! Spread them out — one per paragraph (or page) would be a nice challenge.