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Category: Writing prompts

End of the road picture prompt

November 18, 2023 cheryl 4 Comments

A picture prompt this time. What’s happening here? The scene gave new – and literal – meaning to the phrase…

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Trapped in the milky unreality of the fog

November 15, 2023 cheryl 6 Comments

Trapped in the milky unreality of the fog, Millie’s new love met its first challenge. It had been an adventure…

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She discovered the love letters by chance

November 13, 2023 cheryl 3 Comments

To explain: On occasion, when the brain isn’t sparking, I put the prompt into ChatGPT and ask for ideas –…

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Indignation and fear mingled in her heart

November 6, 2023 cheryl 5 Comments

The letter arrived on the hall mat together with a bill Ingrid knew would have a great red overdue stamp…

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She had tied her hair with a red ribbon

November 2, 2023 cheryl 1 Comment

Jake glanced at his watch again. He pulled at the uncomfortable bow tie at his throat, shrugged his shoulders to…

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She had been content with this life

October 30, 2023 cheryl 2 Comments

Sophie had no memory of ordering the book. It arrived through the mailbox that Friday morning, just squeezing through to…

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Abandoned wellies picture prompt

October 25, 2023 cheryl 3 Comments

Mara shook her head at the sight. Wellies abandoned on the path, umbrella too. Tears pricked her eyes, pride, sorrow,…

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‘You can’t imagine what it’s like after 33 years.’

October 18, 2023 cheryl 5 Comments

Writing prompt courtesy of William Boyd’s The Blue Afternoon, my current read. ‘Mum, are you awake?’ The voice threaded its…

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I could sense his excitement …

October 16, 2023 cheryl 4 Comments

… and his impatience brewing in the air around us. Writing prompt courtesy of William Boyd’s The Blue Afternoon, my…

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Slowly I approached the table

October 4, 2023 cheryl 6 Comments

Writing prompts this week courtesy of Kelley McNeil’s A Day Like This, my current read. It was meant to be…

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