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
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
Read moreIn a piece of descriptive writing, show us where we are by reference to three objects. Be subtle** Date Night? It was always captivating to watch the machine popping the corn. It was always funny to think that a vegetable could be transformed into something so light, fluffy, buttery and salty that could be mindlessly eaten whilst watching a film
Read moreWrite a story in which you exaggerate everything.** Pit Stop This cabin is haunted. It’s all logs. Rustic, old, wet. Shabby, small, mossy. I thought it would be cute, polished, and warm. It’s so quiet outside that I can hear the whistle of the strong wind outside. It sounds like a ghost trying to scare me away. The tree branches
Read moreWrite a diary account of someone’s day, five minutes at a time (i.e. an entry every five minutes), fiction or non-fiction.** Diary of a New Employee Time Entry 8:30 Arrived at the office for my first day at my new job, waiting for my boss to pick me up from reception. 8:35 My boss finds me at reception and tells
Read moreMy Degree in Late Night Movies (Sandy McEwen)** Movie Buff My viewing schedule is as full as a doctor’s wallet. I hit the university study jackpot with a Bachelor of Film Studies (majoring in reviewing). Basically my studying consists of watching movies, sorry, films, for years on end and writing reviews. This semester’s focus is late night movies. I’m starting
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Loveday Writing 