Thursday, August 28, 2008

Keep The Pen Moving Writing Prompt

We had a fun prompt in the new Brown Bag writing group. This group does timed writing prompts, where you keep your pen moving until time is called. The prompt was intended to be from a female point-of-view, but one person took the prompt and wrote a story from a male point-of-view. It was surprisingly invigorating not to mention funny. So, here are some prompts, intended to be from a female point-of-view, but the challenge is to start with the prompt and write a story from a male point-of-view. You can write for any age level you choose. Set your timer for 15 minutes and keep your pen moving until time is up.

Prompts: (select one)

She had her suitcase packed...
She opened her little pink purse and out fell a five-dollar bill...
Embarrassed, she covered her face with the napkin from her lap...
The dust swirled around her brand-new shoes as she stood next to the saloon door, waiting for Pa...

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