Writing Exercise - 12

This exercise is the same as before. Take, at least, 3 of the 5 words. Write a story.

- Lunch
- Stores
- A basket of Strawberries
- A broken glass
- Unhappy

Have Fun !

Writing Exercise - 11

Today's exercise is the usual 5 words. Write something using at least 3 of the elements.

- A Clock
- Flashing Lights
- A Computer
- A Box of Tissues
- Pens and Pencils

Have fun !!!

Writing Exercise - 10

This is the second "Snow Day" off from school we are having. Around here, that is amazing. We NEVER have that much snow.

I am going to give you some elements related to my thoughts about this weather to write from. As usual, pick several and write something. Have fun.



Snow
Ice
Slide
Dripping
Cold
Frost Bite
White
Fun
Fuzzy
Hot Chocolate

Writing Exercise 9

In honor of the season, I am going to give you extra elements. Pick several and write something.







Snow
Family
Trees
Lights
Presents
Travel
Surprises
Shopping
Wrapping Paper
Jingling Bells

Writing Exercises 7 and 8

I am adding two writing exercises since I've been having problems the last few weeks. I hope you will enjoy these Halloween based elements. As usual, use at least three of the five and write something.

candy

costumes

fog

scary sound

spiderwebs

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scarecrow

hay

trick or treat

party

color black

Writing - Interesting Site

This site - Writing Fix - is a site for teachers with lesson plans for classrooms. I looked at it and it can be slightly tweeked to apply to any writer. Just visit and look around. The address below takes you to a prompt generator. Below are three of the random prompts I saw.

http://writingfix.com/classroom_tools/dailypromptgenerator.htm

"Too white?  Too black?  Too gray?  Write about a place you once visited that was too much of one of those colors."

"Who do you suppose starts a 'legend'?  Think back to something or someone from your youth that might have been worthy of 'legendary' status...at least from your child-like point of view.  Write about it, using a 'legendary' voice."

"What might come from the mouths of babes? Write a humorous piece of fiction where a baby's first word is a little surprising."

Writing Exercise - 5

As usual, I'm giving you five elements. Use at least three and write something.

Have fun !!!

A fountain

Two guns

A bowl of fruit

A closet

A street corner

Writing Exercise - 4

I'm giving you five more elements, pick at least three and write something.

- a coin purse
- a flower arrangement
- a dark stairwell
- a triangle shape
- a skunk

Writing Exercise - 3

I'm giving you a new idea to work with.

Google the word "horoscope" and pick any page they list.

Take any horoscope group and pick your favorite. This doesn't have to be your own horoscope.  Take the one you like and write a story using the information given. Any page will give you, at least, 12 choices. Pick any of them that look promising. If you are feeling really creative, write all 12.

Have fun writing.

Writing Exercise - 2

I'm giving you another five elements. Use three or more to write something.

- an open window

- a pair of dice

- a goldfish

- three candles

- something yellow

have fun writing.  

Writing Exercise

I have been learning to write for around five years now. I currently have about ten books in the works . I seem to be drawn to writing books for children. My books are not ready to share or publish but I am very pleased with their progress.

 In my journey, I've learned it takes an average of 10 years, from the time you decide to write, until you are ready to be published. I'm around the middle of my journey. I own around 200 books and roughly 200 magazines on the subject of writing  . I learn something new from each one I read.

One of the things I've learned is the value of a writing exercise. I like creating them so I'll share one with you today.

I'll give you 5 story elements. You take at least 3 and write something. You can use more but use at least 3.

- a boat
- a flower
- the color green
- a table
- something seen from a distance.

Happy writing.