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 tea party attended by your favorite characters. Make sure you include plenty of conflict.
MEMOIR
What is your favorite hot beverage? What do you like about it? When do you remember first trying it?
NONFICTION
Write an article about different kinds of tea and how they are processed.