Let’s get this new year off to a great start! Let’s write more! This is more of a mantra I need to reiterate to myself. Last year was sort of awful in that regard.
Excuses are no longer part of my vocabulary! Say it with me.
For this week’s Writing Prompt, I was drawn to:
I like that this could be taken either positively or negatively, depending on the context.
I look forward to seeing what you create. Happy Writing!
I’m not sure when my love of imagery began, I think I’ve always had artwork on my walls. So it should really come as no surprise that I fell in love with screenwriting; it’s all about the visual. Whenever I find an interesting image, I either clip it out of a magazine, buy the postcard, save it to my computer, or inundate my Pinterest page – whatever I have to do to obtain it.
With each new screenplay, I find an image that best represents the feel of the story, or what I like to call the “touchstone” (if you look under the Scribbles section, you’ll see a few). That’s why I started Writing Prompt Wednesdays – to help others find an image that inspires them.
The very first image I shared was a path of sorts, fitting if we’re looking for symbolism, as I suppose this one could be:
If you’re inspired, please share! Happy Writing!
I’ve been fairly enamored with a storyline I decided to explore within my fanfiction, so I haven’t had much room in my schedule to write anything else. I feel as if I should feel badly about it, but I don’t, I really don’t. 😉 In a few days I wrote nearly 6,500 words, soo..yeah.
For this week’s Writing Prompt, I was initially going to share a dialogue prompt I had found, but this called to me instead.
I hope you’re all accomplishing your writing goals and continuing to work towards your dreams!
Happy Writing!
*Image by artist Andreas Rocha
I found this image recently, and was quite drawn to it. Dragons are awesome, and I hate that in most gaming, and most stories, dragons are portrayed as villainous and in need of defeating.
So for this week’s writing prompt, I offer you the following:
Wanna join me in a little Writing Prompt Challenge? Come write with me!
Happy Writing!
*Image by ArtOfBenG
So I finally decided to write something other than fanfiction. Yay me.
For those of you new to my site, I (try to) post Writing Prompts each week in the hopes that they will inspire you, in some form or another. Maybe the image will be relevant to your work, or maybe it will trigger something, or maybe you’ve been suffering from writer’s block and just need to write anything else. Visit me each Wednesday, or take a look at my Pinterest page for more – there’s loads more.
I write flash fiction pieces. No planning, not a lot of editing, just whatever comes to mind in less than 200 words, generally, although not this week. Here are a few I wrote last night, each influenced by other pieces I’m working on.
Inhibited
It had been made clear, fraternization was frowned upon, but we had been drawn to one another just the same. He was wise, beyond his years, and he was gentle, and he had the best intentions. His eyes were boundless pools of kindness, and his smile was hesitant, but sweet. I was being groomed to lead. I was almost always at the forefront of all of the major events, and I was the one to make the big decisions. I was being hardened to do what had to be done, and I was afraid that what he once found good in me might one day be lost.
The day had been overly long, and we stood together seeking solace, reflecting in silence. With no one around to take notice, we took advantage of the opportunity we had been given. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw his hand draw near, ever so subtly his pinky finger reaching out. I slowly reached out to find the comfort I so desperately needed, and allowed my eyes to find his for the first time in days. My heart stopped in that moment, my cheeks warmed, and my body swayed, longing for more than either of us could give…at present.
Honor
Arranged marriages rarely allowed any room for sentimentality, but on the rare occasion, true love could be found. They had been fortunate, although upon their first meeting, neither would have believed it possible. He had had this smug look upon his face, and the arrogance in his overall presence had left something to be desired. She had been a right snob, barely dignifying his presence with a response. It was most fortunate in their case that those first impressions did not represent who they truly were.
When the king asked her husband to lead his troops into battle, the honor of such a request had not failed to instill in their family a deep sense of pride, and fear. They were less than a year into their new life, and he had been away for nearly six months. It had been weeks since she had received any word from the front, and when she heard the knock upon the door late that night, the cold fingers of dread wound their way around her heart and held tight.
She found herself short of breath as her shaking hand reached out to receive the letter. She involuntarily shivered as she began to read the words not in her husband’s hand. She took a long, steadying breath, straightened her back, and offered the messenger a warm meal. She was a Lady, after all.
A Letter
C –
Do you remember the day we left Earth? Some days it’s all I can think about. That was the day I lost you. I could never have guessed that a simple trip to look at the stars would have led us to this – where we now live among them. Our sky is so dark in comparison, and the stars’ light is often times so faint. Right now I’m staring out a window and I see colors beyond imagining. I am in awe of it all, and it is all I have ever wanted to see, and yet all I want to do is scream at them in the hopes that you will hear me, somewhere out there.
I’m coming for you. I don’t know how yet, but I am. I’ve found myself on a ship with…well, aliens who are currently discussing what to do with me. They found something in my head, a chip, and I am at their mercy. Oh, how I wish you were here.
You are so strong, so much more than I am, which reassures me that you’ll be all right. So just stay that way. If this crew chooses not to help, I’ll figure something out. I’ll find myself a pilot or barter for passage. All I have to do is find a cantina and a handsome rogue with the heart of gold, right?! Oh, gods…we’re so frakked! Sorry. I’ll figure something out. There has to be some sort of human embassy out here, don’t you think? There has to be someone who is willing to help a lost human or two?
Their voices are drawing near. I should go, for now, but I’ll write to you again soon – I have so much to tell you!
Be safe.
– S
Don’t forget to share your work if you’ve been inspired! Happy Writing!
I have a thing for hands. I’m drawn to them. They have the ability to offer great kindness or undue harm. They can offer aid as quickly as to refuse it. I find it surprising that emotion can be felt (and shown) in the actions hands take, and I appreciate when a filmmaker chooses to focus on them. Joe Wright, who directed Pride and Prejudice and Atonement, has effectively done this in both films.
For this week’s Writing Prompt, I offer you the following:
A simple gesture, but one full of potential for storytelling. Are you inspired?
Happy Writing!
*I can absolutely not draw, and the images I share are the property of their respective owners. I appreciate when I learn who the artist is so that I can give proper credit where it is due.
I’ve been slacking, I know, so let’s get back on track.
Here is this week’s Writing Prompt…are you up for the challenge?
Happy Writing! And don’t forget to share!
I was quite under the weather yesterday and was unable to post anything, let alone get off the couch. I have refocused my attention on writing the pilot (I still have so much to do, and I like it again!), and thought for this week’s writing prompt I would find something relevant.
I happen to really like the idea of this:
Are you inspired? I’m thinking about using this as a prompt for one of the letters my characters write to each other, so I will accept this week’s challenge.
Don’t forget to share your creations from any of the writing prompts you’ve seen here. I look forward to them!
Happy Writing!
Today I thought I would switch up the Writing Prompt Challenge a bit. I recently found a fellow writer-pinner on Pinterest that saves wonderful lines of dialogue and story related words/snippets of inspiration, and it has caused me to branch out in order to find interesting, inspiring new things. So for today’s Writing Prompt, I offer you the following:
I look forward to reading your creations! Happy Writing!
Today’s prompt continues the running theme of character. I feel a visual representation of the images you have in your head as a writer are a great source of inspiration. I always find a few pictures that help me visualize characters or places better, especially since I can not draw, at all.
If you are interested in finding images that help you better tell your story, Pinterest is a great resource. I have created a number of boards for creative purposes, such as Character, Environment, and one entitled Inspiration for a variety of images that pique my interest, as well as a board for each of my screenplays.
Take a look and maybe you’ll find just what you’ve been looking for to help in your storytelling.
Happy Writing!
*Image by artist Eve Ventrue, who is quickly becoming a favorite!
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