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August 27, 2015August 27, 2015

300 Writing Prompts: #108

“If this week had a theme to it, what would yours be?” In upstate New York on a Thursday night the protagonist slides into a hot bath instead of going to a poetry reading. He has gone back and forth all day debating the merits of each, but the bath has won out after going … Continue reading 300 Writing Prompts: #108

August 18, 2015August 18, 2015

300 Writing Prompts: #106

“Where do you like to do your journaling? At a desk, in your bed, at the coffee shop?” I usually can’t stand nature, so the answer to this question will never be, “in my backyard,” “on the nature trail,” or “out by the lake.” And I’ve journaled in bed before, a few times, back when … Continue reading 300 Writing Prompts: #106

August 10, 2015August 10, 2015

300 Writing Prompts: #102

“Periodically we have tension build up in our lives that requires a release of some kind. Some people cry; others punch; some find a creative outlet. What is your release?” When I was young I would hit things. I admit it wasn’t the best way to deal with stress or disappointment, but at the time … Continue reading 300 Writing Prompts: #102

August 1, 2015

300 Writing Prompts: #101

“Write about a song and the memories or feelings it evokes in you.” Here’s Where the Story Ends. The Sundays. For ages I thought I would never know who sang this song, but it kept haunting me as I would play it over and over again, hoping for some hidden clue. See, I used to … Continue reading 300 Writing Prompts: #101

July 25, 2015

300 Writing Prompts: #97

“You have a child and you have written one piece of advice that will be carried in his/her pocket for life. What is that advice?” Trust your instincts. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve made serious mistakes when I haven’t trusted my own instincts, or when I’ve allowed other people to make decisions … Continue reading 300 Writing Prompts: #97

July 12, 2015July 12, 2015

300 Writing Prompts: #95

“If you could have one talent that you do not naturally have, what would it be?” Where do I start? I envy people who can think spatially. I’ve never been able to be able to figure out in my head how things fit together. I need a paper and pencil, that visual nicely laid out … Continue reading 300 Writing Prompts: #95