Loveday Writing

Describe a character who’s the complete opposite to you.** I’m not sure if this writing topic was referring to a fictional character, but that’s what I’m going to go with. A fictional character that is the complete opposite to me would be Ruby from Where Rainbows End. Ruby is a woman who has been married, then divorced, has had a

Observe an animal for an hour, then write a comparison between it and human beings.** I observed various animals, mainly dogs, for an hour via a YouTube video (which can be viewed below). I found that dogs are similar to humans on a basic level–eating, drinking, walking, even in regards to their intelligence. However I also noticed the following differences

Write about a time when you covered up for someone** I can’t write about a time when I’ve covered up for someone as I have never covered up for someone.   **Reference: Marsden J 1998, Everything I Know About Writing, Pan Macmillan, Australia.    

Write about a time when you learned from a mistake.** The last time I learned from what I view as a significant mistake was about four years ago. I told a man I was dating how much I weighed, as I’m an overweight woman and I wanted to know whether he was going to stop talking to me over it.

‘Beaten by the referee.’ (or umpire)** The only times I can think of that I was beaten by a ‘referee or umpire’ of any kind, is when I was a child and I’d have arguments with my older brother, and my parents would either take his side or declare that I was in the wrong.   **Reference: Marsden J 1998,

Describe a time when you judged it wiser to conform** I’d say that the years I was in school and uni were the times I judged it wiser to conform. What I mean is that I found it wise to wear the proper uniform, do what the teachers/lecturers said, and complete my assessments on time. I believe that conforming in

It’s said that people average thirteen lies a week. What were your last thirteen?** I honestly can’t think of thirteen lies I have told in this last week or in any week at all, as I always strive to be honest. So I’ve decided to respond to this writing topic by thinking of thirteen lies that I’ve told throughout my

Describe an interruption that put spice into your life** A few weeks ago I was taking my usual train home from work. Being peak hour it was overcrowded and I had to stand, however out of the blue a tradie pointed out an empty seat for me to sit on. I thanked him and pointed out it was very chivalrous

Describe the most dangerous thing you’ve ever done** I don’t regard myself as an adrenaline junkie or adventure seeker, so this topic was hard to respond to, but one recent example came to mind. The most dangerous thing I’ve ever done is travel solo to another state. Last month I travelled to Brisbane for a weekend away. While most people

Write the chapter headings for your autobiography, make them stylish and intriguing** My Autobiography Chapter 1…Starting life from the emergency exit Chapter 2…The terrible twos extended Chapter 3…The not-so life changing diagnosis Chapter 4…Little Rachel goes to school Chapter 5…Years by the Lake Chapter 6…Starting at the bottom of the pyramid Chapter 7…Rachel meet Grief Chapter 8…Parental cracks Chapter 9…Climbing