Month: September 2014

  • Pick 5 and Synthesize (Part 2)

    Pick 5 of the following words and synthesize them into a piece of your writing: divergent amity pseudovision extremities abnegation transcribe apparitions prototype plod cultivating a narcotic contingency incrementally unfathomable threshold gumbo dauntless perpetual candour idyllic perfunctory polyurethane bureaucrats ontologically erudite intuitive ventilator roundabouts decompensating reverberated skeletons ghosts invisible primal vigilant tenuous gourmet pungent hyperthyroidism…

  • Pick 5 and Synthesize (Part 1)

    Pick 5 of the following words and synthesize them into a piece of your writing: psychological scorn elitism promenade demeanour crystalline bickering furrow gilded a rococo motif absently deprived orrery turnover endowed haunches evanescent wiry claustrophobic disembodied matronly oblation hackles bedraggled frump decisively vehemently tote tentatively resentfully

  • Lost Letter Encounter

    You stumble upon a random letter on the path. You read it. It affects you deeply, and you wish it could be returned to the person to which it’s addressed. Write a story about this encounter.

  • Turning Point

    Write about an event that in some way raised your awareness of some aspect of life. What was this event? How did it change you? Explain.

  • A Room with a View (or Just a View)

    We’re all drawn to certain places. If you had the power to get somewhere — anywhere — where would you go right now? For your twist, focus on building a setting description. If you could zoom through space in the speed of light, what place would you go to right now? A place belongs forever…

  • Write a Descriptive Paragraph

    Think about a family member who has had an impact on your life. What memories stand out in your mind? Jot down words or phrases that describe the person. Consider character traits and physical appearance, as well as memories you have of the person. Write a descriptive paragraph using these details. Will your readers be…