To whet your appetite and keep your writing fingers limber, take a good look at the photo, or let a prompt settle in your mind. Set a timer for a reasonable amount of time, be that five, fifteen, or thirty minutes. Then start writing.
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FICTION
Imagine that sinks are a vast system of transport for cats. Tell the story of this cat’s latest adventure.
MEMOIR
When you were young, did you have a pet that engaged in odd behaviors? What were they? How did you explain them?
NONFICTION
Write an article with tips for people traveling with animals.