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March 2, 2015
Writing Prompt: Idea File
If you haven't already, start an Idea File. Take an empty scrapbook and fill it with words, pictures, newspaper clippings--whatever inspires you!
When you're creatively blocked, go to this file for inspiration.
When you're creatively blocked, go to this file for inspiration.
February 24, 2015
Discouraged?
What word of encouragement would you give to a struggling writer?
February 23, 2015
Writing Prompt: Argument
Write an argument between a cashier and a customer from the customer's perspective.
Done it?
Now write the same argument from the CASHIER'S perspective.
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I'd love to see what you came up with, so feel free to share in the comments. OR you can post the results on YOUR blog and link to it here :-D
Done it?
Now write the same argument from the CASHIER'S perspective.
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I'd love to see what you came up with, so feel free to share in the comments. OR you can post the results on YOUR blog and link to it here :-D
February 17, 2015
Fill in the Blank: I HATE WINTER
The thing I hate most about winter is ____________!
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You can probably think of quite a few, right? Stay tuned for my answer and the why behind it!
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You can probably think of quite a few, right? Stay tuned for my answer and the why behind it!
February 16, 2015
Writing Prompt: Bad Valentine! BAD!
You know those corny heart candies with things like "i luv u" written on them? Go ahead and write a few mean ones!
February 14, 2015
Happy Valentine's Day - Or Yuck Day
Have a fun outing with your sweetheart--or your dog, or parakeet, or dust mop, or...
February 10, 2015
Locked out of Twitter
Just a heads up to those who are on Twitter and are trying to contact me: I've been locked out of my account and am unable to get back on (long story short, I don't have texting enabled on my phone so they can't send me the code to unlock my account.)
If you are trying to reach me, here is my email address: bethovermyer@gmail.com
Yep. Banner day.
~Beth
If you are trying to reach me, here is my email address: bethovermyer@gmail.com
Yep. Banner day.
~Beth
Fill in the Blank: JACKPOT!
"If I won one million dollars, the first thing I would do is ____________________."
February 9, 2015
Writing Prompt: Paint Names
Go to your local paint store/hardware store and pick out a paint sample with a really awesome color name.
Got it?
Good! That's your superhero name.
What's your power?
Color names that start with a vowel: Your power is night vision!
Color names that start with a consonant from B through G: Your power is invisibility!
Color names that start with a consonant from H through M: Your power is super-strength!
Color names that start with a consonant from N through T: Your power is telepathy!
Color names for the remainder of the alphabet: Your power is telekinesis!
Now, here's you scenario: (Superhero Name Here) has run out of money. They must use (Super Power Here) to earn/steal enough $$ to pay their bill at an upscale restaurant.
The snooty French waiter is waiting for payment. What does your hero do?
Got it?
Good! That's your superhero name.
What's your power?
Color names that start with a vowel: Your power is night vision!
Color names that start with a consonant from B through G: Your power is invisibility!
Color names that start with a consonant from H through M: Your power is super-strength!
Color names that start with a consonant from N through T: Your power is telepathy!
Color names for the remainder of the alphabet: Your power is telekinesis!
Now, here's you scenario: (Superhero Name Here) has run out of money. They must use (Super Power Here) to earn/steal enough $$ to pay their bill at an upscale restaurant.
The snooty French waiter is waiting for payment. What does your hero do?
February 3, 2015
Multiple Choice: Reading
What is your favorite genre/non-genre to WRITE in:
- Science fiction?
- Fantasy?
- Romance?
-Adventure?
- Mystery?
- Literary?
- Mainstream?
- Other?
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Go ahead and share in the comments, along with the reason what MAKES IT your favorite. Discussion welcome :-D
- Science fiction?
- Fantasy?
- Romance?
-Adventure?
- Mystery?
- Literary?
- Mainstream?
- Other?
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Go ahead and share in the comments, along with the reason what MAKES IT your favorite. Discussion welcome :-D
