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May 12, 2017
063 – A Writing prompt from Elise Holland
Today’s prompt is all about poetry. Or theft. Or possibly both… The Prompt: http://storyaday.org/20170512-elise/ More about Elise: 2 Elizabeths Another new episode of Write Every Day, Not “Some Day”




Published on May 12, 2017 09:02
May 11, 2017
Poetic Inspiration – A writing prompt from Elise Holland
Poetic Inspiration: Let a Favorite Poem Breathe Life into Your Short Story Reading poetry is a great way to inject beauty and inspiration into our daily lives. Select a poem that resonates with you, and let it inspire you as you write your next short story! In order to provide a specific prompt, I … Continue reading "Poetic Inspiration – A writing prompt from Elise Holland"




Published on May 11, 2017 21:01
062 – A writing prompt from Bea at The Busy Muse
In today’s prompt Bea from The Busy Muse encourages us to take a second look at our first idea. The Prompt: http://storyaday.org/20170516-bea/ Bea’s site: The Busy Muse Another new episode of Write Every Day, Not “Some Day”




Published on May 11, 2017 09:01
May 10, 2017
A Mysterious Situation – Writing Prompt from Bea from The Busy Muse
Today, Bea from The Busy Muse gives us a scenario and encourages us to stretch our genre expectations… Don’t forget, you can listen to the audio-only by subscribing to the podcast The Prompt Your company sends you to meet a costumer at their house. It’s a standard, nice neighborhood. You ring and ring but nobody … Continue reading "A Mysterious Situation – Writing Prompt from Bea from The Busy Muse"




Published on May 10, 2017 21:01
May 9, 2017
061 – A Writing Prompt from Sarah Cain
Today’s writing prompt involves a chance encounter. The Prompt: http://storayday.org/20170510-sarah Sarah’s Books: http://amzn.to/2pir5nN Another new episode of Write Every Day, Not “Some Day”




Published on May 09, 2017 21:01
Chance Encounter – Writing Prompt from Sarah Cain
Today’s prompt, from author Sarah Cain, features a chance encounter. This is going to be fun! Podcast version: The Prompt The chance encounter. Have you ever run into someone you know when you look grubby? Or maybe you see an old boyfriend at Starbucks. Or perhaps, as in Alfred Hitchcock’s famous Stranger’s On a Train, … Continue reading "Chance Encounter – Writing Prompt from Sarah Cain"




Published on May 09, 2017 21:01
060 – A writing prompt from Charlotte Rains Dixon
Today’s prompt from Charlotte Rains Dixon is very, very silly. And sometimes that is exactly what we need… The Prompt: http://storyaday.org/20170509-charlotte Charlotte’s page: http://www.wordstrumpet.com/ Another new episode of Write Every Day, Not “Some Day”




Published on May 09, 2017 09:01
May 8, 2017
An Unlikely Meeting – a writing prompt from Charlotte Rains Dixon
Today, Charlotte Rains Dixon indulges in some whimsy, and I can’t wait to see what you come up with for this! The Prompt Write a story about what happens when a nun in a wimple, a man in cowboy hat and boots, and a bartender with a handlebar moustache wearing a red and white polka-dot … Continue reading "An Unlikely Meeting – a writing prompt from Charlotte Rains Dixon"




Published on May 08, 2017 21:01
059 – A writing prompt from Marta Pelrine-Bacon
Today Marta Pelrine-Bacon encourages us to get a bit surprising in our writing. The Prompt: http://storyaday.org/20170508-marta Marta’s novel: http://amzn.to/2pM1Xm7 Another new episode of Write Every Day, Not “Some Day”




Published on May 08, 2017 09:01
May 7, 2017
The Secret – a writing prompt from Marta Pelrine-Bacon
Today, Marta Pelrine-Bacon encourages us to get a bit mysterious. The Prompt She waited a week before revealing the secret. About Marta Pelrine-Bacon Marta Pelrine-Bacon is an artist, a writer, and a long-time StoryADay participant. Her debut novel The Blue Jar has recently been re-released, with a new cover, featuring Marta’s artwork.




Published on May 07, 2017 21:01