July 12, 2010

Here's the prompt for today. It's a picture prompt by Rembrandt called the Philosopher. I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

Have fun.
God bless,
shadowlight

The Alien

Four line poem topic this fine, smoking hot Saturday: aliens.

This came from Daily Writing Prompts (see links section) . I wasn't sure if he meant four actual lines or if he meant sentences. I came up with four sentences and so I'll post it here before I post it there, in case it doesn't fit the bill. :o) Feel free to comment or to try your hand at it, whether it be four lines or four sentences.


The Alien
by Marlicia Fernandez (7-11-10)


Bright, flashing light chases the darkness into hiding--out of sight.
A low rumble fills the silence of the night--fading abruptly into nothing.
Soft tapping draws attention to the window--to the golden eyes peering through the glass, reflecting curiosity--like mine.
Silver moonlight glints off the oval head, alien in many ways and yet so strangely, achingly, familiar.

OR A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT VERSION

The Alien (2)
by Marlicia Fernandez (7-11-10)


Bright, flashing light chases darkness into hiding--out of sight.
A low rumble fills the silence of the night--fading abruptly into nothing.
Soft tapping draws attention to the window--to the golden eyes peering through the glass.
Silver moonlight glints off the oval head, alien in many ways and yet so strangely, achingly, familiar.

AND A THIRD VERSION


The Alien (3)
by Marlicia Fernandez (7-12-10)


Bright, flashing light chases darkness into hiding--out of sight.
Low rumbles fill the night--fading into nothing.
Tapping draws attention to the window-- golden eyes peer through the glass.
Moonlight glints off the oval head, alien in many ways and yet so strangely, achingly, familiar.

July 8, 2010

He does not enjoy fun.

Use the phrase above as an inspiration for a scene, chapter, short story, poem, essay, or for song lyrics. The prompt itself does not have to appear in the piece.

Have fun.

500 X 01 Fish

I've been writing with 500 word challenge clubs for years. They are always fun and often give me great ideas to pursue at a later time. I thought I'd give it a go here. Use the image to write a story, chapter, scene or poem of 500 words or less. The image is meant to inspire only. It does not have to be an integral part or even appear in the piece. The image is not mine. It came to me in one of those e-mails that float around. I will give proper credit if someone knows who the picture belongs to. Have fun...

shadowlight

June 21, 2010

Builders nail down the contract first.

Write a story or scene that either uses the sentence above verbatim, or embodies the spirit of it. Any genre is good. Have fun.

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June 20, 2010

I took this picture myself with a digital camera. I hope it gets you writing. Have fun with it.

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June 18, 2010

This image is not mine. It was sent to me via e-mail. I do not know who it belongs to, but will gladly give credit if someone does. Please use it only to spark your writing muse. Have fun with this and don't forget to let us see what you write.

June 17, 2010

When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.


Use the prompt above as inspiration for a short story, chapter, scene or poem in any genre. As an extra challenge, try to keep it between 500 and 1500 words.

Good luck and have fun.

June 14, 2010

Good and bad luck are often mistaken for good and bad judgment.

Using the prompt above as the inspiration, write a poem, short story, chapter, scene or essay. The prompt itself does not have to appear in your work. If you'd like to share what you've written with others, please post a link to this thread. Have fun!

shadowlight

June 5, 2010 Dancing

My daughter sent me this image from her new 'droid' phone. I hope it stirs your creative juices. If it does, please post a link to your story here so I, and others can read it. Have fun.

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