Sunday, September 11th
This week will be something fun:
Write cliche. As cliche as possible, just sit down and write out some great stereotypical, over-the-top dramatics.
This might sound strange, but do it. Trust me, you'll have fun!
Have fun, ya'll.
Saturday, July 16th, 2011
Alrighty! It's been a while hasn't it? Here's some story starters to work with this week. Choose one or some or all, and write at least part of a story:
"I was unaware that my cow was depressed." -Home of the Brave by K.A. Applegate
"She put out one thin hand towards him, and the firelight glinted on a huge ring that rose round as a marble above her finger." -The Dark Is Rising by Susan Cooper
"There are 94 streetlamps between the bus stop and the school." -The Talented Clementine by Sara Pennypacker
"Perched clumsily on top of a television set was a large turkey." -Olivia Kidney by Ellen Potter
Have fun!
NOTE: These are from real books. If you want whatever you write from these to be heard/published, I suggest changing them slighlty.
Unknown Date
Write a story or at least part of a story using this story starter:
"I was running from the person I thought was my best friend. I didn't know who he was anymore."
Thought I'd give you guys a little horror to work with this week. Have fun!
Unknown Date
It's your first day at a new school. A certain student catches your eye.Why? Describe him/her.
Use the Character Helper for this!
Wednesday, May 2th- CURRENT
Open one of your favorite books, point to a sentence and write a story using that sentence as a starting point.
Remember that if you want this entry to be featured on the site, please specify which book you got the sentence from.
Friday, March 11th
Write a scene using this story starter: The waves crashed against the sand and I knew...
Sunday, February 27th
Write a scene in which one character has a secret and the other character tries to get him/her to tell that secret.
Saturday, February 19th
Write a scene that is narrated by someone that is lying.
Friday, February 4th
Take a peek inside your character's pockets. List the items you find there. Write a scene in which your character loses one of those items and desperately needs to get it back.
Unknown Date
Make up an entirely new word, and write a dictionary entry for it.
Tuesday, January 11th- CURRENT
Take a normal circumstance (i.e. walking the dog, waiting at the bus stop, etc.) and make it incredibly suspenseful.
Tuesday January 4th
Make this boring story interesting.
The boy slid down the slope and said, "I'd like to do that again, please."
"You can't," said his mother, "it's time for dinner."
"OK, mom," the boy said.
Tuesday, November 29th, 2010
Write a scene based around an empty glass
Unknown Date
Write a scene about a forbidden door
Monday, August 30th, 2010
Write a short story or a paragraph based on this sentence;
Principal Sykes, who is six-foot-three, and walks with a limp, enters the classroom.
Monday, August 23rd, 2010
Write this person's life story, or something that happened in her life. Make it up! Have fun!
Friday, August 13th, 2010
Describe a color to someone who is blind
AND/OR
Write a short story or paragraph based on this picture:
