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
What would reptiles want humans to know about them? Tell a story in which an iguana makes the effort to do so.
MEMOIR
How do you feel about snakes and lizards? Could you imagine having one as a pet? Why or why not? Do you think your observations of other peoples’ reactions to them has influenced your opinions?
NONFICTION
Write about the reptiles that people might encounter in the area where you live.