26 June 2013

Welcome to Write On




Put the kettle on, open the biscuits, and - more importantly - open a new note pad or a new post on your blog. I have some writing prompts for you (and me).

I used to go to a monthly writing group. We had 'homework' in the form of a writing prompt. I haven't found a similar group since we moved house two years ago. I haven't looked that hard either, there's always something else to do. No longer. I miss the structure of someone else telling me what to write about. To get me back into the habit of writing regularly I thought I'd challenge myself online. I'd love you to join me.

How to Write On
  • Chose a writing prompt from the list below (I'll set three new prompts each Wednesday).
  • Write a blog post inspired by a prompt (or do all three). You can write in any way you choose, whether that be fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, stream of consciousness, essay or 'just' a regular blog post.
  • Include my shiny new badge in your blog post, if you like (just copy and paste the code from the top of the sidebar or bottom of this post).
  • Publish your post between now and Monday.
  • I'll publish my post, inspired by one of the prompts, on Monday.
  • Link up your blog post (The linky goes live at 9am on Monday).
  • I will attempt to comment on and share all of your posts.
  • It would be great if you could read and comment on some, or all, of the posts too.


I'm hoping we'll create a supportive writing community.
These writing prompts are for everybody. Even if you wouldn't call yourself a writer, you are still writing on your blog. Have a go. Express yourself. Stretch yourself, you never know what might happen. There are no rules. Try to enjoy writing.

There is also a Bloggers and Writers Facebook Group that you may find useful.


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Write On Prompts - Week 1

1 - I have never...
What have you never done, that everyone else has done? Would you like to do it or are you taking a stand?

2 - Toys being sold by gender - right or wrong?
Does the way toys are sold make you cross or are there more important things to worry about in life? Have your say.

3 - Mother
What does this word mean to you?


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16 comments:

  1. Yoohoo! Brilliant. I've chosen my prompt and will get back to you before Monday.
    Off to share your idea now

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    1. Thanks, Mari, you have no idea how pleased I am that you're joining in x

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  2. This is great, I love writing prompt linky's. Looking forward to joining in x

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    1. @Mama Syder, fantastic. I can't wait to read your post x

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  3. This is such a great idea, I have chosen and I shall now go and write something brilliant!

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  4. I'll have a go, although not something I have done before, I'm looking forward to it!

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    1. @Andrea, I used to take part in the Sleep is for the Weak Writing Workshop and felt nervous at the beginning, but thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope you do too :)

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  5. On it like a tramp on chips. So to speak.

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    1. @Domestic Goddesque, glad to hear it ;)

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    1. @Five Go Blogging, ooh, excellent :)

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  7. This sounds great. Will do my very best to join in!

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    1. @Older Mum, thank you, I can't wait until Monday now :)

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  8. Love this! I need to do more creative writing have done mine already x

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    1. @Carol, I've seen, it's wonderful. I felt I needed a push to write more fiction too x

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