Loveday Writing

‘Freeze’ a dramatic scene and describe it in words. Don’t worry about the prelude and sequel: just describe the scene itself.** The Final Reveal Today was finally the day where everything was revealed. Molly spent weeks working her way through her grand plan and the contestants, there was only two other contestants left, Ian and Jan. The three of them

Describe a scene in which there is balance – movement balancing something that is still, perhaps.** The Every Day Adventure They say you only live once. I’ve chosen to live my life as a bus driver. I’ve chosen to live my life as a bus driver as every day is an adventure…even though I drive the same route every day.

Write a passage of dialogue in which it is obvious which speakers are male and which are female.** The Last Hurrah (Part II) It was the third mediation meeting in the office this week for another soon-to-be divorced couple. Today it was Mike and Tina, it would be their first time at the negotiation table. They only lasted six months,

Describe an argument or conflict between a male and female, taking the female point of view if you’re male, or the male point of view if you’re female.** The Last Hurrah (Part I) It was the third bachelor party at work this week, but it was the first time I’ve ever seen a bride show up and fight with her

Write a passage in which something happens that seems real…yet when we think about it, it must be impossible.** The Iron Lady “Will you marry me?” I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard that question being asked between two people in front of me, but if I had to guess, it’d have to be in the several thousands.

Write a story in which two events happen simultaneously.** Making History Well-behaved women seldom make history, that’s why I pulled my first “sickie.” I worked hard and sacrificed to get here, I was going to the Olympics no matter what. Olympic Stadium was ripe with Australian spirit and the optimism of the new millennium, it was so strong it could

Describe something from an unusual perspective, without telling us what it is.** Evergreen I have the same job every year, at the same time of year. Stand tall, hold the decorations, keep the presents at my feet, and look beautiful. The big event is of course on tomorrow, like always, but Molly usually has me start on December 1. My

Write a speech for a person of high status who is suddenly interrupted in the middle of it (Alan Aykbourn)** First Day of School The school’s outdoor amphitheatre was filled with students, Principal Harders was ready to go, to begin the same speech she gives to new students at the beginning of every school year. “Good morning students, and welcome

Observe something organic for a week, writing about it each day (Peg Cherry).** For my work anniversary (or workiversary), I received a bouquet of flowers from one of my colleagues. I chose to take pictures and write observations based on what is noticeable in the pictures. I didn’t take pictures everyday; however, I took pictures for over a week. 29

Write about the varied reactions of different people to an event, without telling us what the event is.** Mauerspecht (Wallpecker) Today was supposed to be peaceful, but I couldn’t help resorting to a little bit of violence. Days ago, I would have been shot for what I’d done, but now it didn’t matter. The guard lying on the ground just