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
Read moreWrite 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.
Read moreWrite a poem that begins ‘Let there be peace, and let it begin with me.’** White Flag Let there be peace, and let it begin with me, I finally waved the white flag, Or rather, my white, silk hankie as a white flag. I had enough of everyone fighting: Being hangry, Getting angry, Going in circles, I had to end
Read moreWrite 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
Read moreWrite a poem inviting people to an exotic place full of fabulous sights and smells.* This poem was written from the perspective of a character from a far away town travelling to and spending time at the beach for the first time in their life. A Day in Paradise Welcome to the beach! I know you’ve travelled far from a
Read moreToday marks 10 years since I started my John Marsden 600 Writing Topics Challenge – my Challenge to complete all 600 Writing Topics from John Marsden’s book, Everything I Know About Writing. For those of you who don’t know, the 600 Writing Topics are split into the following categories: Topics 1-93: Quickies Topics 94-130: Discursive Topics 131-149: Based on a
Read moreI have nearly finished digging my hole.** Life in Beds Here we are. My deathbed. There’s no question how and why I ended up here: I ate what I wanted and never cared about staying in shape, I didn’t care about the numbers in my bloodwork, and I never felt worthy enough to change or do anything about it. I
Read more‘That’s what’s wrong with this place!”** Going Down It was the perfect plan until I heard the thump. The thump of the elevator suddenly stopping before it was supposed to. “Damn it! Judy, the elevator’s stuck again, can you get maintenance to switch the fuse box on and off again? Please and thank you.” It was just me and the
Read moreI was sad to learn at the end of last year that John Marsden passed away at the age of 74. I actually didn’t learn about the news until after the New Year due to recovering from a car accident that happened on the same day John passed. As you all know (or even if you don’t), I’ve spent the
Read more‘In the beginning was a void, guarded by seven spirits…’ Pandora In the beginning there was a void, guarded by seven spirits. Once she stated who she was and her mission to the spirits, they let her go into the void. The void was dark but she was able to walk. She kept walking until she saw a ladder materialise
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Loveday Writing 