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Writing Prompt #17: Read Aloud

August 30, 2010August 30, 2010 Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment

Reading aloud to supporters charges your batteries.

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Writing Prompt #6

June 8, 2010June 8, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized1 Comment

The single most important piece of writing advice I have ever received (and frequently give) is that you ought to get into the habit of writing 500 words of new fiction every day of your life.  In order to do this, good writing prompts become less of a luxury and more of a necessity.  Not…… Continue reading Writing Prompt #6

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Writing Prompt #4

May 24, 2010May 24, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized6 Comments

One of my earliest memories of a writing prompt comes from high school English class. The teacher passed out images from which to draw inspiration. Time has dissolved my recollection of the picture I received, though I have a feeling of “snow” when I think on it. No telling what that’s about.

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Writing Prompt #3

May 17, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized4 Comments

Before reading on, pick a number from 1 to 5. That’s your Story Seed. Ponder the components of the story and let your mind wander. Try out a few variations.

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Writing Prompt #1

May 3, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized3 Comments

Writers seem to be mixed on the use of prompts. Some love em, some hate em. Some just don’t need em. For some, they’re the perfect little nudge that finally gets the ball rolling. As I write this, I sit in my East Texas home. I have a small garden plot outside, which I’ve been…… Continue reading Writing Prompt #1

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