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Writing Prompt 16 for 2014

8/18/2014

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     Hello everyone.  Today's writing prompt can also be considered a story starter.    I thought it would be interesting to turn a story starter into a writing prompt.  
     All we know is that a male is sleeping.  Your assignment, or writing prompt, is to list as many scenarios that come to mind with the details given.  Who is the male sleeping?  Is it a man, a boy, an animal, a martian, a fictitious character?  Is it someone you know?  Who is the "I" that tiptoes into the room.  Is it you or someone you make up?  Where is the room?  What time of day is it?  Why is the being sleeping?  Use your imagination and have fun with it.
     If you want, choose the most exciting scenario and turn it into a story.

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Writing Prompt 15 for 2014

8/4/2014

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     Hello everyone.  I thought I would try something different today.  I have never seen this as a writing prompt before.  Anyway, it is a two part prompt. 
     For the first part, you think of ten words that start with the same letter as the first letter in your name.  Write the list of words down.  This is the pre-writing part of the writing prompt.  
     My name starts with the letter "j" so I need to think of ten words that start with the letter "j."  Let's see.  I think I would write down: jump, joyful, jab, jet, jazz, jumprope, jog, just, jellyfish, and jack-o-lantern.  Then, the idea would be for me to try to write a story using as many of these words as possible.
     Good luck!  And, most of all, have fun with it!

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Writing Prompt 2 for 2014

1/20/2014

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     Hello everyone!  Here is writing prompt number two in the series for 2014.  Yes, it is another list.  I promise, they won't all be lists.  There will be times when you can dig deep into the art of writing.  
     However, some people like to make lists and find it to be a wonderful way to stay organized.  Also, I think that it is easier, when you can't think of anything to write about to be able to refer back to a list of possible ideas.
     There are a few reasons why I chose emotions as the topic of today's writing prompt.  Some of you may know that I wrote a children's book where the identifying and sharing of feelings is encouraged called, "Clarinda Cloud."  I think identifying and sharing feelings in a healthy way is very important.  Also, stories that include feelings are some of the most inspirational and breath-taking writing out there.  People can relate to feelings, because we all have them.  Something scary may have us on the edge of our seats.  Something sad, may have us choking back tears.  If well written, we can feel the feelings of the characters in the story.  To make a list, may help us to think about what makes us feel a certain way.  If we feel that way, then possibly our character can feel that way and our readers mY feel that way.  
     In this writing prompt, I said to only choose one emotion in which to explore and about which to make a list.  However, I encourage you to do it with many emotions.  It is a great prewriting exercise!  If you use this writing prompt, I look forward to hearing about the results.

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Writing Prompt 1 for 2014

1/6/2014

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     Hello!  Welcome!  Do you have a difficult time coming up with writing ideas?  Do you want or need to practice writing skills?  If so, you are in the right place.  Starting today, I am posting writing prompts or story starters on Mondays.
     Today's prompt is a list.  That may not sound like a "real" writing prompt.  Yet, listing can be an important step in the writing process.  Lists serve as things to remember, ways to categorize, steps in prewriting, and other purposes.  They are great ways to brainstorm or just get the mind tuned up.
     So, get out your writing tablet or open that blank document on your computer and make yourself a list.  If you want, feel free to make them separate lists; such as one for people, one for places, etc.  Don't forget to write why these are important to you.
     Feel free to comment some of your highlights!  I hope you enjoy this new feature!  Stay tuned next Monday for the next writing prompt or story starter!

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         Jodi Desautels is a wife and mother.  She is a life-long learner, educator, author, illustrator, crafter, creator, and photographer.  She lives by two rules:  "The Golden Rule" and "Live. Laugh. Love."

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