Pictures & Prompts 211

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 a magical creature that inhabits colder climes. What are its special powers? What is its kryptonite?

MEMOIR

Write about a time when you were so cold you thought you’d never warm up again.

NONFICTION

Write an article or blog post with useful tips for winter travelers.

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Pictures & Prompts 210

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: inarik/bigstock.com

FICTION

Imagine that Santa Claus is ready to retire from his annual duties. Write a story in which he interviews candidates to replace him who aren’t quite up to snuff.

MEMOIR

Write about your favorite holiday movie when you were a child. Have you watched it lately? If so, how do you feel about it now?

NONFICTION

Write an article or blog post with activities that children can do during their holiday break.

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