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
Tell the story of a woman who emerges from the sea. What has she come to do and say?
MEMOIR
Write about summer vacations when you were a child. Did you spend your time at the beach? Working a summer job? Tucked away with good books?
NONFICTION
Make a comprehensive list of summertime activities in and around your hometown.
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