Prompt for February 13, 2014 – Day 44

One more day before the end of the work week!  Yay!

Prompt Type: Opening Line

Prompt: “Walk the path,” he said softly.  “Stay the course, play the game.  You have what it takes to do this.  I promise you that.”


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Prompt for February 12, 2014 – Day 43

The men’s hockey tournament at the 2014 Olympics starts today. Double meaning based on that for today’s prompt — some folks might be able to figure out why!

Prompt Type: Music prompt
Prompt:

Music is “Dream On” by Aerosmith. Video courtesy of YouTube.


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Prompt for February 11, 2014 – Day 42

Almost the middle of February already–can you believe it?  I sure can’t.

Prompt type: Opening line

Prompt:  They’ll tell you it’s not a game–everyone will tell you it’s not a game.  But they’re all liars, every single one of them.  This is a game, and if you don’t play to win, you’re going to pay the price for it.


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Prompt for February 10, 2014 – Day 41

Another Monday, another work week–and another prompt.

Prompt Type: Toolbox

Prompt:  Come up with a character who might have the following array of items in a purse, backpack, their trunk, etc–then write a scene in which they use some (or all) of these items to save the day.

  1. Sewing needle
  2. 1 roll of white athletic tape
  3. Bottle of wine
  4. Box of chocolate cookies
  5. Leather jacket

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Prompt for February 9, 2014 – Day 40

Happy Sunday!

I had a nightmare last night that I’d forgotten to load in today’s prompt.  What an awful feeling.

Prompt Type: Music prompt

Prompt:


Music is “Chasing Cars” by Snow Patrol. Video courtesy of YouTube.


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Prompt for February 8, 2014 – Day 39

First full day of competition at the Sochi Olympics today!  I’m wicked excited and I get to watch it all (we get a selection of NBC networks and CBC to boot!).

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.

Olympics for me is love, peace, united.

— Jackie Chan


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Prompt for February 7, 2014 – Day 38

Opening ceremonies for the Sochi Olympics today.  Some folks are not really excited to see the opening ceremonies, but my mom and I are stoked (we’re both into Russian history).

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.

The practice of sport is a human right. Every individual must have the possibility of practicing sport, without discrimination of any kind and in the Olympic spirit, which requires mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play.

Olympic Charter


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