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
Read moreWrite a poem about a scene where nothing is moving.** Late Stuck on the highway. I’m running late why didn’t I set my alarm today? Oh…I remember: I took the test and the stick turned blue, hoping the result wasn’t true, but I couldn’t deny that my period had skipped it’s usual visit, it was running late too. Stuck on
Read morePiercing noises of the future (Tim Hibberd)** Birds of a Feather I’m one of many in this V-formation, although I’m not as white as the seagulls I’m flying with it, but I wish I was, and that I was actually a seagull. I wish I was a bird, but I’m a drone. Although they make a little noise at times,
Read moreThe swimmer** Take Your Marks I had to hold my hands together to stop them from shaking. Not from guilt, not from fear of getting caught, but from excitement. The big day was finally here and I knew I was going to win. It was hard not to get caught up in even more excitement with the cheers from the
Read moreObserve 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
Read moreWrite 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
Read moreDescribe a scene in which something enigmatic yet intense is happening. Don’t tell us what is happening.** Good Intentions When I agreed to this deal years ago, I had good intentions. I’d share my wisdom, provide gentle yet firm guidance, and save money. My good intentions flew out the window after twenty minutes. I was weak. I lost my cool,
Read moreWrite a scene with you and a character as totally unlike you as you can get, and put the two of you in a situation: e.g. a teacher puts you and the other person together, over your objections, to work on an assignment.** #I decided to not have this topic focus on me, rather two characters who are totally unlike
Read moreWrite a conversation which consists entirely of questions** Centre of Attention “Why did you have to steal my thunder, Maggie?!” “I didn’t steal your thunder at all, Esther! Why would you say that?” “Why would you choose my wedding day to announce your pregnancy and make my day all about you?!” “Why not? You’re my best friend, aren’t you happy
Read moreTake a motorbike journey through time.** Return Trip I love riding my white Harley through time. I can’t tell you how or why the time-travelling Harley showed up on my doorstep. I just woke up one morning and found it there. When I went for my first ride, it was an early Autumn morning in 2020 and I was wearing
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Loveday Writing 