Pictures & Prompts 183

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

Imagine that a child is on a hike and finds a talking elephant. What happens when the child returns to his family with the tale?

MEMOIR

Write about a time you encountered a wild animal. Were you frightened? Curious?  

NONFICTION

Write an article or blog post for people who want to donate money to causes that support wildlife around the world.

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Pictures & Prompts 182

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.

Photo credit: Valeriy Lebedev/bigstock.com

FICTION

Tell the story of a blacksmith who creates a magical item for the hero of your story.

MEMOIR

Write about a time when you created something from raw materials. Were you making it for yourself or someone else? How did the finished product compare with your vision?

NONFICTION

Find a local blacksmith to interview for a blog post or article. Find out about his or her training and what they love (and don’t) about the work.

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