Here are your provocative writing prompts for Friday, July 27, 2012: When I was in high school… These people had… When you finally find… I stand in silence… It’s us versus them… What do you mean? My problem is people. There something you need to know about me… They were excited by… The effort killed …
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Here are your Provocative Writing Prompts for Friday, July 20th, 2012: She didn’t know she’d have twins… In the company of drunks… It’s all in the timing… I get fat if I don’t eat ice cream. Say when… Big boys don’t cry… I will be back… Get him to write you a check… Some truths …
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Provocative Writing Prompts for Friday, June 15th, 2012: She was having a bad day. I really, really hate you. For decades I believed… Did you sleep well, Kate? Six months after her father died… At the age of 43, I am… We heard a lot about the house… Where the action is. You’re in the …
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Provocative Writing Prompts for Friday, June 8th, 2012: When you’re reading the paper… It is said… I was just confused. Are we alone? My mom and I have always been… I want but I don’t have… I wish my husband… You can leave… One girl at a time… Go ahead, it’s okay… You’re a lifer… …
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What if represents endless possibility. It represents all that will or can be. The first level of what if is to ask what if as it might apply to you, the writer. These what ifs can be ordinary or fantastic. You know yourself and can create endless stories from pairing the words what if with …
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Here are your Provocative Phrase writing prompts for Friday, June 1st, 2012: I wanted to see her again… What happens when… Ask her to dance? Because she doesn’t like… They say I am… I can’t help but think… You did good… You can’t send me… You are young… You haven’t slept… I forgot my cell …
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Here are your Provocative Phrases (writing prompts) for Friday, April 27, 2012: Who’s the boss? Everyone I’ve asked has… That doesn’t make sense to me… All I do is… Is there a choice? You haven’t got a… We’ve got good news… At four o’clock my kid will be at… Now she could… This is how …
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Here are your Provocative Writing Prompts for Friday, April 6th, 2012: Oh my God… They want to make sure… I thought you might like to know… Who can blame him? That sounds about right… I’ll be old(and possibly dead) before… I was hesitant to… I suspect that… But if you start… I don’t know… I …
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Winning has been all over the media the last couple of weeks. With the NCAA Championship Game last night on TV, and the biggest Mega Millions jackpot in history last Friday, all of the hype and focus is on “winning the big one.” This brings up a lot of topics to consider as a writer. …
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Here are your provocative phrases for Friday, March 30th, 2012: She was out of control… Do you have a record of… What a difference a month makes… He won’t return anything. I’d like to hear… What wasn’t wanted… All of this has led to… You have no idea… We’re drawn to… Do you feel bad …
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This week’s Topic Tuesday launches this weekly feature on the Flash Writing site. This one is a reprint from Grist for the Muse from 6/21/2011, and shamelessly capitalizing on the release of the blockbuster film based on the best-selling book. Suzanne Collins’ book, The Hunger Games has enthralled audiences of all ages (myself included) and …
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Here are your Provocative Phrases for Friday, March 23rd, 2012: Don’t panic now… It’s just boring… So you know everything… That’s my dad! Here’s to you, mom. Got a problem? This makes no sense. We want people… This is how much… People who had been… This wasn’t wanted… Where can I turn?