What is the best piece of advice you have ever been given? Not so much advice as inspiration, I once read something to the effect of “We’re all just making it up as we go. No one has it all figured out. Do what makes you happy.” I apply a lot of similar mantras to … Continue reading Prompt 198-Advice
Month: January 2019
Prompt 197-A Beautiful Sound
Describe the most beautiful sound you have ever heard. I have so many ideas for this prompt and they’ve all been warring in my head all night to the point that I can’t focus enough on any one to write a short scene. I became fixated on the idea of a character hearing the voice … Continue reading Prompt 197-A Beautiful Sound
Prompt 196-Misfit
In what way do you not fit in with the family you grew up with? “That girl isn’t right.” “She has far too much spirit.” “Poor Jin. Such a troublesome daughter he has.” “Mika must be so ashamed. She puts on such a brave face.” “That hair is offensive.” “She can never hide with that … Continue reading Prompt 196-Misfit
Prompt 195-Memorable Hairstyle
Recall a memorable haircut or hairstyle you have had, given, or witnessed. Leo scanned the coast warily with his spyglass as the rowboat made its approach to the island. He didn’t like not knowing where he was. Given their recent troubles, he liked less approaching an unknown shore where any manner of enemy might be … Continue reading Prompt 195-Memorable Hairstyle
You Can’t Always Get What You Want
Happy Sunday, friends! Have an early-ish post today because I have plans for the afternoon. Some overdue human interaction with someone who is not my husband! (Have I mentioned I do not get out much? Other people? Hiss boo hiss.) My friend from work is coming over to hang out and watch anime and eat … Continue reading You Can’t Always Get What You Want
Prompt 194-Chapters Of Life
Break up your life (up to this point) into three chapters, and give each chapter a title. In an effort to bolster the word count of this post, I’m going to use this as an exercise to chapter some of my character’s lives in addition to my own. I turn 30 this year, so breaking … Continue reading Prompt 194-Chapters Of Life
Prompt 193-Little Things
It has been said that it is the little things that make life worth living. Describe one (or several) of those little things. Tonight’s post is going to be a list because this prompt makes me want to make a list a la Julie Andrews’ Favorite Things in the Sound of Music. In no particular … Continue reading Prompt 193-Little Things
Prompt 192-Truth
What do you know is true? Jack was alive. Todd scowled at the med bay ceiling. The mixture of human and Mosari machines surrounding his sickbed made a discordant symphony as they worked to heal his many wounds. The doctors had been optimistic that he wouldn’t lose his arm, but it would be weeks yet … Continue reading Prompt 192-Truth
Prompt 191-Motherly Quality
Write about the most important quality any mother should have. Lara panted on her knees in the soft grass of the courtyard. Her arms trembled and she struggled to get back to her feet. The artificial sun of the Dome beat down on the Heroes training yard, feeling hot despite the rigorously regulated atmosphere. She … Continue reading Prompt 191-Motherly Quality
Prompt 190-Airline Improvement
In what one way should airlines improve airplane travel? I’ve been on 6 planes in my life, all of them with Southwest Airlines, so I can’t really speak to the air travel experience with any authority. There’s certainly been no shortage of controversy in the news when it comes to major American airlines (United and … Continue reading Prompt 190-Airline Improvement
Closet Full of Notebooks 