Write a story or poem inspired by this week’s word of the week.

Word of the Week: Otter

I didn’t know the Library of Congress had images available online for viewing.  Some of them, like the following image, have no restricted uses.  In case you want your own copy of it, the Library of Congress number is LC-DIG-nclc-03455.

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…well, for this week anyway Write a story in which your main character is never referred to by name.

Your challenge is to write a story or poem inspired by the word of the week.

Word of the Week: Purgatory

The wonderful thing about a timed writing exercise isyou decide how long you have available to write.  Clear your mind, shackle your inner editor and set your timer before you begin writing.  Write about the first thing that comes to you… there is no right or wrong way to write about this topic.  Now write about… Read the rest of this entry »

Write a story or poem that is inspired by the word of the week.

Word of the Week: Refresh

Write a drabble (a story exactly 100 words long) set in, or inspired by, this picture:

Write a story or poem inspired by the following word.

Word of the week: Insomnia

This week I offer a challenge.

Do something with your writing you have not done recently. Research new markets, delete old emails, revise something, or write something new. You can do it!

Windows.

They are interesting things. In addition to being physical objects, they find are often used in metaphors,parables and cliches — just to start. With that in mind, allow me to share two similar, but different, windows with you.

This weekend is Write your @ss off weekend — why not pick one of these windows and write a story about it, or with it in it. If you do, stop by and let us know which one you picked

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