What do these objects bring to mind? Make a quick list – 5 minutes.
Now read through your list and write for 10 minutes or more without censoring or editing. Let the words flow, see where it goes.
If you’d like to share your writing or your experience of this and other writing prompts,
please do – in the comments section.
Take a notebook to a public place. Observe for a while. Make a note of what might change, in a post-apocalyptic world. Now answer the following questions:
Imagine yourself as a survivor. Write for at least 15 minutes, without pausing to edit or censor. Let it flow, see where it takes you.
If you want to share your writing in the comments section, it would be great to see how you get on.
Use the following three words in your writing.
Write for at least 10 minutes wihout censoring or editing. Let the words flow, see where it goes.
If you’d like to share your writing or your experience of this and other writing prompts, please do – in the comments section.
Write & Thrive 2016From January 2016, Write and Thrive will be offering two new writing modules, in descART.es Lounge, Unit 1, The Exchange (next door to Matthews Yard). Advance booking is required.
The modules are designed to enable participants to build on learning from each workshop and develop from week to week.
Each module is self-contained. However, participating in both may provide additional benefit as one topic overlaps and enhances the other.
Modules are open to all, no prior experience is required.
Starts on Tuesday, 19th January 2016. 7-9 p.m. for 5 weeks
This module is designed to enable participants to start or return to writing fiction, helping to overcome barriers and develop a regular writing routine. The workshops are planned to encourage curiosity, experimentation and creative expression; helping participants to ignore the inner critic and unleash their creativity.
By the end of the module participants will have practiced techniques to generate ideas and material for writing fiction and have learned ways to establish a regular writing routine.
Cost: £50 per 5 week module (£40 for Matthews Yard members)
Starts on Tuesday, 1st March 2016. 7-9 p.m. for 4 weeks
An introduction to the many health and wellbeing benefits of writing. This module is an opportunity to reflect on, make sense of, remember and celebrate aspects of your life and to explore some of the support and wellbeing benefits that writing can offer. The workshops will provide you with the opportunity to develop a richer self-awareness, and experience writing as a flexible tool that can support you through life’s ups and downs.
Cost: £40 per 4 week module (£35 for Matthews Yard members)
Where can I find a workshop?
The workshops are running in descART.es Lounge, Unit 1, The Exchange (next door to Matthews Yard), CR0 1UH
Send me an email at writeandthrive@gmail.com if you’d like more information.
What if you had a spare brain?
Write for at least 10 minutes without censoring or editing. Let the words flow, see where it goes.
If you’d like to share your writing or your experience of this and other writing prompts, please do – in the comments section.
“Writing daily is like exercising”
Take a notebook to a public place. Observe someone for a moment. Make a note of their appearance, their mannerisms, and, if you are able to hear, some of their conversation. Now imagine some extra details by creating a list of questions that you will answer about them:
Your list could include:
Generate a list of questions. Then answer them.
Now write a scene featuring this character (make sure you give them a name).
Write for at least 15 minutes, without pausing to edit or censor. Let it flow, see where it takes you.
If you want to share your writing in the comments section, it would be great to see how you get on.
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 a dialogue, a debate between your inner critic and an inner supporter; someone who believes in you, and encourages you.
Write for at least 10 minutes without censoring or editing. Let the words flow, see where it goes.
If you’d like to share your writing or your experience of this and other writing prompts, please do – in the comments section.
Spend a few minutes looking through text messages on your phone. Change some of the details. Fictionalise it.
Write for at least 10 minutes without censoring or editing. Let the words flow, see where it goes.
If you’d like to share your writing or your experience of this and other writing prompts, please do – in the comments section.
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