Pictures & Prompts 215

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

Think of a song that you love and write a story based on the title, a line, or a word within the lyrics.

MEMOIR

Make a list of songs you remember from your childhood. Perhaps find a playlist from the time on digital music services or YouTube. Pick a favorite song and write about the first time you remember hearing it.

NONFICTION

Write a post about where people can watch or participate in open mic events in and around your hometown.

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Pictures & Prompts 214

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 tale of peculiar ink that makes what’s written come true. Imagine what would happen if it fell into the wrong hands.

MEMOIR

Record your first memory of writing. Where were you? How old were you? How did you feel about writing?

NONFICTION

Write about calligraphy and how someone who is interested could get started.

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