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
Write the story of two characters in a tug of war where more than bragging rights is at stake.
MEMOIR
Write about a deep inner conflict you’ve experienced. How did you resolve it? How did you feel about it then? How do you feel about it now?
NONFICTION
Tell the history of the tug of war. Where did it come from? What are the rules?
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