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Poise and Pen is all about writing prompts and exercises for those days when you just need a little nudge to get you started. Wednesdays we have the word of the week, and on Fridays and every other Monday I'll post other prompts and writing exercises. |  |
Some anthologies are by invite only. I read one recently which had a great variety of stories. And it gave me the idea for today’s writing prompt. Thinking back to an anthology you like, write a short story or poem which would fit with it. Good luck, |
Use frustration as the motivating factor for your protagonist. Feel free to use this emotion in a poem, short story or character exercise. Good luck! |
Friggatriskaidekaphobia is a phobia of Friday the 13th. In 2012 we already saw Friday the 13th in January. More are coming up in April and July. Use this phobia as the starting point for a writing project this week. ~Amber |
If you’ve been playing along with my lists this year you should have: Here’s where we tie them all together. Circle the items you find the most interesting. Jot down all the words and thoughts that come into your head. Set a timer for 15 minutes and start writing. Sometimes baby steps will help us reach our writing goals. |
If you’ve been playing along with my lists this month you should have: Today we’re going to make a list of titles. They can be short story or novel titles. These should be made up. ~Amber |
I’m late in posting Monday’s exercise. Earlier this month you made a list of 10 bands. Now make a list of 10 things you’d find in a drawer. ~Amber |
Happy New Year! December was kind of a slow month due to the holidays and recuperating from NaNoWriMo. Now that it’s January it’s time to jump back onto the writing wagon. Today’s exercise is a really simple one to start things off. (And it will come back around later.) Make a list of 10 band names. As always, feel free to share your work or leave a comment that you did this exercise. |
Write about a situation in which your writing (or someone elese’s) has made a difference.
~Rhonda |
I’m late in posting Monday’s Writing Exercise. So write about a bad habit in 500 words or less. Remember, it must have a beginning, a middle and an end to count as a short story. Good luck! |
Use the following first line for your next story or novel. “I shouldn’t have opened the door.” Good luck! |
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