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Writing Prompt Wednesday

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Writing Prompt Wednesday

Have at it.

  • I wouldn’t have followed her if it hadn’t been for the . . .
  • This was not the moment to lose my sword.
  • She woke to the sound of news helicopters hovering above her house.
  • I met him at his wife’s funeral.
  • Robert slowly approached the abandoned pickup truck. 
  • I have had enough of these intergalactic pirates taking over my ship.
  • Being a free man is going to cost me.
  • He ordered two drinks and waited.

Happy writing.

Writing Prompt Wednesday

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Writing Prompt WednesdayHere’s your biweekly set of prompts. Remember, these prompts don’t have to be the start of a story; use one to jump start a scene or new chapter.

  • “Do  you trust me?” he asked.
  • None of her training would help her now.
  • I knew how I ended up in a locked shipping container; question was, how do I get out?
  • My mother’s announcement couldn’t have come at a worse time.
  • The broken vending machine was just the beginning.
  • The cold wind blew in from the broken window.
  • He handed me a map and said, “Good luck.”
  • I died six weeks ago, but here I am . . .

Happy writing.

Writing Prompt Wednesday

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Writing Prompt Wednesday

In honor of National Grammar Day, here’s a list of prompts that . . . ah . . . have nothing to do with grammar. Just celebrate this day by picking a prompt (or two!) and write something. Honor this momentous occasion with a short story, poem or flash fiction. You’re welcome to post it in the comments section, on your own blog (link it, baby) or among the pages of your journal. 

  • Evan couldn’t believe his luck, when the elevator doors opened and . . .
  • At first, the lake appeared flawlessly iced-over, then Amy saw . . .
  • Dave knew he’d never be allowed back . . . 
  • It wasn’t supposed to get out of hand.
  • The memory of her walking . . .
  • The man stood behind the glass and waited . . .
  • Layla took one last swig of beer and  . . . 
  • I hated that he knew about . . .

Happy writing!