Think crime. Write for at least 10 minutes without censoring or editing. Let the words flow, see where it goes. 
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Writing prompt – what if? #3
What if dogs could talk?
Write for at least 10 minutes without censoring or editing. Let the words flow, see where it goes.
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Writing prompt – face in a crowd
Pick one of the characters from the image. Give them a name. Write about them for ten minutes or more . Try not to pause. Use a timer. Don’t edit, just let it flow. Remember, it’s a first draft! Just see what happens.
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Sensory writing prompt #2
Step 1: Find something with a strong smell that you like. Smell it. What comes to mind? Now write a three minute list of anything that comes to mind. Don’t censor or edit, just write.
Step 2: Look back over your list, circle any words you like, then write them at the top of a fresh page. Now write for 10 minutes, using these words as inspiration. You don’t necessarily have to include all the words. Try not to pause, censor or edit. Just write and see where it goes.
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Writing Inspiration – from Lost Property – III
Use this photo from Lost Property as writing inspiration. Start writing and write for 15 minutes, without censoring, pausing or editing. Post your writing or thoughts in the comments section.
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Writing prompt – three words III
Use the following three words in your writing.
Earth, portly ,famished.
Write for at least 10 minutes wihout censoring or editing. Let the words flow, see where it goes.
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Writing prompt – inner critic 2
What stops you writing? Is there an internal critic that undermines your plans, tells you that your writing won’t be good enough, that you shouldn’t be writing?
Notice what the critic is saying.
Write a dialogue with your critic. Write for at least 10 minutes without censoring or editing. Let the words flow, see where it goes.
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Writing prompt – what if? 2
What if leaving work several hours early was mandatory and enforced by legislation?
Write for at least 10 minutes without censoring or editing. Let the words flow, see where it goes. 
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Writing prompt – inner critic
What stops you writing? Is there an internal critic that undermines your plans, tells you that your writing won’t be good enough, that you shouldn’t be writing.
Write about your critic.
Write for at least 10 minutes without censoring or editing. Let the words flow, see where it goes.
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Writing prompt – what’s in your bag?
Pick an item from your bag, or pocket.
What comes to mind when you see this item? Write a 2-minute list.
Read your list, now write for at least 10 minutes without censoring or editing. Let the words flow, see where it goes.
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