As you know I like writing prompts where you use random things to write a story. Today you are going to use five words to write a story. Get a dictionary and open it to a random page. Do this five times and use all five words to write a story. Challenge yourself and have fun with this exercise.
Dictionaries in class (2) (Photo credit: ijiwaru jimbo)
Write a story about this battle. Who are the good guys and who are the bad guys? Why are they fighting? Try to make the dialogue match the picture since this is obviously a period piece. Try something new and have some fun.
Battle #10 (Photo credit: Dave Pearson)
Write a story about the person who wears these kind of shoes.
Shoes! (Photo credit: Cynewulf)
A photo of nachos (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
If you had to use food to describe your life which food would it be? Write a poem using food to describe your life.
Example
Layered Nachos
Jalapeno, hot, sometimes so much it burns you
Sour cream cools it off, so you can actually enjoy it.
Salsa is refreshing; it’s like starting over
Beans make things spicy, tasty, and interesting
Tortillas give it texture and dimensions and holds it together so you can take another bite
Red Dawn (Photo credit: Michael Heilemann)
One movie from the 80′s that I thought was pretty good is Red Dawn. This movie has been remade like just about every other film. The story is about a small town in the Midwest that gets taken over by Russian terrorists.
People are rounded up and some of the parents are even killed. A group of teenagers hide out and band together and fight back. What would you do if your town or city was taken over by terrorists or aliens? Would you give up or fight back? Write a story about this happening in your city or town.
If you live in a big city the story can be pretty exciting but if you live in a small town there are great possibilities to make your story awesome too.
Give it a try.
Bank robber (Photo credit: Tommy Moore Design Co)
You’re at the bank standing in line when all of a sudden masked men pull out guns. They tell everyone that they are going to rob the bank. What happens next? Are you a undercover superhero and foil the robbery? Or do they take you hostage? Write what happens next.
I have talked about all sorts of supernatural beings that appear in stories. Today I want you to create a supernatural being of your own.
What is your creature like? Is your being good or bad? What does your being come from? This planet or somewhere far away?
Supernatural (Photo credit: JMiu)
It was a dark and gloomy day. It already started to rain. I decided to go for a walk anyway…
Write what happens next.
Jupiter Lighthouse Marina Gloomy Day (Photo credit: Captain Kimo)
Write a poem about ice cream.
Ice Cream
Cold
Worth the long wait in line.
Chocolate chip, Vanilla, or something new?
Sweet and Creamy
With or without toppings
Cup or cone?
Drifts on your tongue
Delicious
Gone
Woodstock 2007 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Write a poem about what your hopes for your summer vacation.
My Summer
Hot days lounging in the sun
Outdoor concerts overflowing with music
Barbeques, time with friends
Outdoor festivals with artists selling their wares
Peace
Trips to the beach greeting the endless ocean
Salted air and picnics
Relaxing
Road trips down the weary highway
Wishing that it would never end
