For the poetry writers. Even if you do not normally write poetry make an effort to complete this exercise.
Your topic is: Things that make you go “Oh!”
Your form is: Free write in fifteen minutes about one to five things that make you go “oh”. When you are done reform into and “O” shape.
Study the image for a few minutes then write about it.
Let’s do a mind map today. In the center of a clean page write “Me”. Around this put five words that you would use to describe your personality. Around each of these words put the names of five people you know who share the same quality.
When you are done journal about the results. Do you share some of your traits with more people than others? Was there a trait with no one who had similarities? Why do you suppose that is?
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: Daffodils and fleas.
Your form is: Diamantes.
Study the image for a few minutes then write about it.
You and the five people you love the most are trapped (you decide on location) and you can only save four of the five. Journal about which four you would choose and why. Of the five people who would be most likely to leave you behind and why?
Here’s a weekend quote to journal/write about:
“I don’t hate people.
I just feel better when they aren’t around.”
~ Charles Bukowski
The gist of it is simple. I give you the start of a line/story and you continue on. This week:
“But she’s sleeping? She not bothering anyone,” I replied, diverting my eyes to the noisy girls. He leaned over and…
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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.
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