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2018 Writing Challenge–Prompt: That Time They Got Lost | #amwriting #writingprompt

Writing Prompt—May 5, 2018 Character talks about getting lost as a child. Word Count Goal: 300 to 1,000 words You can write it as a scene or notes or an outline or even an epic poem worthy of a minstrel in the king’s court. Just write!

Dreams vs. Goals – New Course on Skillshare | #amwriting

For the last few weeks, I’ve been working on my first class on Skillshare, and today it’s officially live! Class Information: We all have dreams—things we want, things we hope for. But will the dream of “being a writer” actually get you there? Is it something that’s as nebulous, as insubstantial, as the stories that […]

2018 Writing Challenge–Prompt: She Would Never! | #amwriting #writingprompt

Writing Prompt—May 4, 2018 “She was the kind of person who always [never]. . .” Word Count Goal: 300 to 1,000 words You can write it as a scene or notes or an outline or even an epic poem worthy of a minstrel in the king’s court. Just write!

2018 Writing Challenge–Prompt: Don’t Look at That! | #amwriting #writingprompt

Writing Prompt—May 3, 2018 A picture Character doesn’t want anyone else to see. Word Count Goal: 300 to 1,000 words You can write it as a scene or notes or an outline or even an epic poem worthy of a minstrel in the king’s court. Just write!

2018 Writing Challenge–Prompt: A Death in the Family | #amwriting #writingprompt

Writing Prompt—May 2, 2018 Character reacts to the news of a death in the family. Word Count Goal: 300 to 1,000 words You can write it as a scene or notes or an outline or even an epic poem worthy of a minstrel in the king’s court. Just write!

2018 Writing Challenge–Prompt: He Won’t Ask | #amwriting #writingprompt

Writing Prompt—April 29, 2018 Why he won’t ask her to dance. Word Count Goal: 300 to 1,000 words You can write it as a scene or notes or an outline or even an epic poem worthy of a minstrel in the king’s court. Just write!

2018 Writing Challenge–Prompt: It’s a Walk in the Park | #amwriting #writingprompt

Writing Prompt—April 28, 2018 Character is enjoying a peaceful walk in the park when . . . Word Count Goal: 300 to 1,000 words You can write it as a scene or notes or an outline or even an epic poem worthy of a minstrel in the king’s court. Just write!

2018 Writing Challenge–Prompt: That’s Embarrassing! | #amwriting #writingprompt

Writing Prompt—April 27, 2018 Physical feature/imperfection character is self-conscious about. Word Count Goal: 300 to 1,000 words You can write it as a scene or notes or an outline or even an epic poem worthy of a minstrel in the king’s court. Just write!

2018 Writing Challenge–Prompt: That’s MY Seat! | #amwriting #writingprompt

Writing Prompt—April 26, 2018 She sits in the same place every day. Today, someone is waiting for her. Word Count Goal: 300 to 1,000 words You can write it as a scene or notes or an outline or even an epic poem worthy of a minstrel in the king’s court. Just write!

2018 Writing Challenge–Prompt: Take a Seat at the Table | #amwriting #writingprompt

Writing Prompt—April 25, 2018 Character is at a meal that has drastic consequences. Word Count Goal: 300 to 1,000 words You can write it as a scene or notes or an outline or even an epic poem worthy of a minstrel in the king’s court. Just write!