Month: March 2014

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Prompt for March 31, 2014 – Day 90

Ninety days in, guys, and we’re saying good-bye to March.  It’s also Monday, so good luck with that. I spent part of my weekend doing genealogy and another part working on the edits for The Measure of Dreams. I hope yours was as productive.

Another quotation prompt to match Friday.  Let’s see what you can do with it.

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.

When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw.

– Nelson Mandela

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Prompt for March 30, 2014 – Day 89

Last Sunday of March–where have these past three months gone?  Damned if I know, right?

I don’t pick instrumentals for many music prompts, but this one is one of my favorites and somehow finds its way onto most of my writing playlists.  Once you listen, I think you’ll be able to figure out why.

Prompt Type: Music prompt

Prompt:

Music is “Admiral and Commander” by Bear McCreary. Video courtesy of YouTube.

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Prompt for March 29, 2014 – Day 88

Yay, it’s the weekend!

Today’s prompt is another using Kim Freimoeller’s Inspiration Dice.

Prompt type: Genre, setting, character, and plot seed

Prompt: A historical fiction piece where an ambushed trickster holds the key to his people’s redemption.

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Prompt for March 28, 2014 – Day 87

Finally Friday! I’m looking forward to a hopefully productive weekend after I survive another day at the office. Hopefully, you’re looking forward to a fun and productive weekend, too.

Time to see what you can do with this prompt.

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.

“Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these.”

— Ovid

Got an idea for a prompt? Email me at emklitzke (at) gmail (dot) com.

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Prompt for March 27, 2014 – Day 86

Yay for Thursday!

Went to Target last night with a friend and this song ended up on the radio as we were heading home–I hadn’t heard it in forever.

Time for it to be stuck in everyone’s heads! Hopefully, it’ll inspire you to create something awesome.

Prompt Type: Music Prompt

Prompt:

Music is “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen. Video courtesy of YouTube.

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Prompt for March 26, 2014 – Day 85

Happy Wednesday, folks! Halfway to the end of the working week and I don’t know about you, but I’m happy it’s finally here.

Prompt Type:  Opening line

Prompt:  “That hell is over.  A new one’s just beginning.  Brace yourself.”

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Prompt for March 25, 2014 – Day 84

Remember, guys, each day beyond Monday is one day closer to the weekend.

Prompt Type: Character Development

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 fear motivated them?  Write a character sketch or scene detailing how fear motivates the actions of your hero/protagonist.

Got an idea for a prompt? Email me at emklitzke (at) gmail (dot) com.