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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 whatever a reasonable amount of time is for you, be that five, fifteen, or thirty minutes. Then start writing.

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FICTION

Tell a western story in an unconventional setting.

MEMOIR

Explore your early experiences with horses. Do you remember the first time you rode? Did you love horses, or were you afraid of them?

NONFICTION

Write a guide explaining how to tie basic knots. Do a little research if you’re not currently familiar with the topic.

Pictures & Prompts 127

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 whatever a reasonable amount of time is for you, be that five, fifteen, or thirty minutes. Then start writing.

FICTION

Write a funny story about a daring enterprise involving chickens, a freeway, and treasure.

MEMOIR

Write about your first encounter with a chicken or farm animal. What impression were you left with?

NONFICTION

Research your hometown’s rules on keeping backyard chickens and write a quick guide for people who are interested in doing so.

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