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Tag: writing prompts

The poet was having a bad day

June 1, 2024 cheryl

The poet was having a bad day. And a worse night. There was no poetry left. He couldn’t find a…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, Writing prompts Filed under: cherylswritingprompt, flash fiction, short stories, writing, writing prompts

A conversation between the walls of a house

May 25, 2024 cheryl 6 Comments

‘Rising damp?’‘I don’t think rising damp works this quickly.’‘Your skirting board is getting wet.’‘You should see yours.’‘Hmm.’ ‘Where’s the family?’‘Out.…

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Afterwards they bricked up the wall

May 22, 2024 cheryl 2 Comments

The old house is due for demolition tomorrow. ‘Tomorrow? The Lewis place?’ Frank pushes his palms into the bar, dishcloth…

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Escaping kite

May 18, 2024 cheryl 2 Comments

It was all about half an orange at the end of the day. ‘A kite race.’ Joe swung his legs…

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She was hungry

May 15, 2024 cheryl 4 Comments

She was hungry – is today’s writing prompt. Interpret widely … love to see what you come up with. Here’s…

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The raven

May 13, 2024 cheryl 5 Comments

St Kevin knew a thing or two about ravens. His prophetic doom saying, preached up and down the land, earned…

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Tea cup and saucer picture prompt

May 4, 2024 cheryl 2 Comments

The garden beds were a tangled mess of weeds with what might have been once planted there struggling through years…

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An interview with a fictional character – Alice

May 1, 2024 cheryl 6 Comments

”Thank you for being here today, Miss Alice. Our readers will be delighted to hear from you given so many…

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A figure from childhood memory

April 29, 2024 cheryl 6 Comments

From workshop writing prompt, and a true story. My memory is vivid after more than 65 years. A large woman,…

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She watched as he ran his fingers along the blade

April 27, 2024 cheryl 1 Comment

It had been his idea to move to the country. ‘Fresh air,’ he said. ‘Good for the kids.’ She’d resisted…

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