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You know it’s playoff hockey time when I show up bleary-eyed almost every day to the office–at least through the first round.
Musical prompt today!
Prompt Type: Music Prompt
Prompt:
Music is “Sparkle” by Rubyhorse. Video courtesy of YouTube.
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Happy Tuesday!
Prompt Type: Opening line
Prompt: “Dream. Wish. Our fates are written in the stars, but sometimes–sometimes–we’re lucky enough to change what’s waiting for us.”
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Happy Monday, folks! A couple of friends of mine were telling me that they were going to be off today and it made me a little sad because I basically never get a Monday off. Then I remembered that I get two off next month and it made me smile! I’m taking one off to travel home from my sister’s graduation from Columbia College, Chicago and then I get Memorial Day off at the end of the month. Can’t complain too much about that, right?
On to your prompt for the day!
Prompt Type: Quotation
Prompt: Write a scene inspired by the following quote. It could be set in the time period when the quote was spoken, could involve the quote itself, or could simply be inspired by the theme of the quote.
We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.
–Native American Proverb
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Happy Easter for those who celebrate, and happy Ēostre for those who are celebrating that today.
I stumbled over today’s prompt completely on accident. I hope that you find it utterly inspiring!
Prompt Type: Musical prompt
Prompt:
Music is a mashup of Beethoven’s Fifth and “Secrets” by OneRepublic performed by The Piano Guys. Video courtesy of Youtube.
Got an idea for a prompt? Email me at emklitzke (at) gmail (dot) com.
Well, I wasn’t sure my heart could take that game, and then Pavel Datsyuk made my night and the night of every Red Wings fan out there. Hope you enjoy your Saturday, however you spend it!
Prompt type: Opening line
Prompt: “My heart longs to grant them mercy, but the blood of my kin cries out from the stones of the earth for vengeance. There is no other path open to me. I know what I must do.”
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I hope the folks who get Good Friday off are enjoying it! Me, I’m at the office until 5 and then home to dye eggs for Sunday and enjoy my weekend.
Prompt Type: Quotation
Prompt: Write a scene inspired by the following quote. It could be set in the time period when the quote was spoken, could involve the quote itself, or could simply be inspired by the theme of the quote.
We may say that on the first Good Friday afternoon was completed that great act by which light conquered darkness and goodness conquered sin.
— Phillips Brooks
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Finally Thursday!
A blessed Passover for those who celebrate.
Prompt Type: Change it up
Prompt: Think about your hero/protagonist and what motivates them. Boil it down to one vice or virtue–love, greed, envy, fear, hope, etc.–that drives what they do.
Now change it up. How would your protagonist be different if control motivated them? Write a character sketch or scene detailing how control motivates the actions of your hero/protagonist.
Got an idea for a prompt? Email me at emklitzke (at) gmail (dot) com.