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It has been too long

July 5, 2024 cheryl 1 Comment

It has been too long is a writing prompt from my current work in progress, as yet untitled. The section…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, Writing prompts Filed under: cherylswritingprompt, historical fiction, romance, women's fiction, writing, writing prompts

Mrs Coby knocked on the door

July 3, 2024 cheryl 1 Comment

Mrs Coby knocked on the door is a writing prompt from my current work in progress, as yet untitled. The…

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A desultory fan shifted the hot air side to side

June 30, 2024 cheryl 1 Comment

A desultory fan shifted the hot air side to side is a writing prompt from my current work in progress,…

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Nothing breaks the serenity of the water

June 26, 2024 cheryl 2 Comments

‘Nothing breaks the serenity of the water’ is a writing prompt from my current work in progress, as yet untitled.…

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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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On Chesil Beach Ian McEwan

May 29, 2024 cheryl

I was recently introduced to Ian McEwan’s books by a recommendation for Atonement, which I loved. So, on more recommendations,…

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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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