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  • 10/4/24 Writing prompt – Fallen!
      Writing Prompt 150 words or less. Genre of your choice. Please respond to the following prompt. Use either. They fell and got up. Or   I fell and got up. (150 words max). Enjoy this writing prompt. Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responsesu by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-48 hours. Thanks  Share this page with a friend! Facebook Twitter Email
  • 8/2/24 Writing prompt – Donuts, and more
    Writing Prompt 100 words or less. Genre of your choice. Use the following three words in your response, doughnut, caring and dragonfly. (100 words max). Enjoy this writing prompt. Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responsesu by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-48 hours. Thanks 
  • 6/7/24 writing prompt, scratching at the door
    Writing Prompt 100 words or less. Genre of your choice. Please complete the following scene. Please complete the following scene. I was sitting on the couch, when I heard scratching at the door. I stood up and considered what I should do next before I open the door. (100 words max). Enjoy this writing prompt. Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responsesu by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-48 hours. Thanks 
  • May 17, 2024 writing prompt
    Writing Prompt 100 words or less. Genre of your choice. Please use the following three words in your response. Cat, Demolition, peace and warmth. (100 words max). Enjoy this writing prompt. Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responsesu by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-48 hours. Thanks 
  • May 3, 2024 Writing prompt everything May
    Writing Prompt 100 words or less. Genre of your choice. Please use the following three words in your response. Mayday, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day (100 words max). Enjoy this writing prompt. Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responsesu by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-48 hours. Thanks 
  • April 5, 2024 Writing prompt, travel, and more
    Writing Prompt 100 words or less. Genre of your choice. Please use the following three words in your response. Travel, event, and enthusiastic. Enjoy this writing prompt. Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responsesu by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-48 hours. Thanks 
  • 3.1 Writing prompt – three words
    Writing Prompt 100 words or less. Genre of your choice. Please use the following three words in your response. Green, magic, rainbow. Enjoy this writing prompt. Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responsesu by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-48 hours. Thanks 
  • 2/2/24 Writing prompt, a cookie!
    Writing Prompt 100 words or less. Genre of your choice. Persuade us what is the best way to eat a black and white cookie? The black-and-white cookie is about 4 inches in diameter usually and has a line down the middle. The frosting on one side is chocolate and frosting on the other side is vanilla. Enjoy this writing prompt. Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responsesu by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-48 hours. Thanks 
  • 1/19/24 Writing prompt
    Writing Prompt Use the following words in your response animal of your choice perpetuate astronomical Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responsesu by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-48 hours. Thanks 
  • 11/3/23 writing prompt. Cold, windy, warm, cozy
    Writing Prompt Write a your response, using cold, windy, warm, cozy 75 words or less. Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responsesu by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-48 hours. Thanks 
  • October 20, 20 23–3 words
    Writing Prompt Write a your response, using ghost, horse, and curtain! 75 words or less. Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responsesu by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-48 hours. Thanks 
  • October six, 2023 coffee, tea, and….
    Writing Prompt Write a your response, using coffee or tea and mystery! 100  words or less. Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responsesu by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-48 hours. Thanks 
  • September 29 – Sun and air.
    Writing Prompt Write a free Form poem using the words: Sun and air. 50 75 words or less. Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responsesu by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-48 hours. Thanks 
  • Sept 15 . Three words.
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us!  100 words or less:   9/15/23 writing prompt. Scally wag. Serendipity. Spirit. Squash Pick three or use all four 🙂 Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-48 hours. Thanks 
  • Aug 18. Unfamiliar.
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us!  100 words or less:   8/18/23 writing prompt. I thought I heard a noise. Looking around, I realized I did not recognize my surroundings. I started to back away when… Finish the story using up to 100 additional words max. Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-48 hours. Thanks 
  • August 4. Box!
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us!  100 words or less:   8/4/23 writing prompt. 100 words or less. Three choices. I am … I wish … An older woman went into her spare bedroom and looked under the bed and found a box. She pulled it out, and. Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-48 hours. Thanks 
  • July 21, 2023 what happens next?
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us!  100 words or less:   July 21, 2023   writing prompt 100 words or less. It’s a beautiful sunny day. Suddenly the wind picks up. You no longer see or feel the sun. Then you hear the loud cracks of thunder. What happens next?   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-48 hours. Thanks 
  • July 14, 2023, memoir follow up
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 150 words or less:   July 14, 2023   writing prompt During our last zoom writing workshop, we explored memoir writing. Pick a scene  or special event  from your family history. Use this as the basis for developing your writing entry. Because it’s memoir, be certain to include emotions. You might consider adding dialogue in your response.   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Thanks 
  • 6/16/2023 prompt – summer vacation
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 100 words or less:   June 16 writing prompt You are on the sitting on the bus next to your best friend. It is the last day of school and you have two months of summer ahead. Write a conversation between the friends. 100 words or less.   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Thanks 
  • 6/2 3 words
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 100 words or less:   Week of  6/2/23 how about for the prompt? Rain Wind Send     Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Thanks 
  • May 19 science fiction, prompt
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 100 words or less:   Week of  5/19/23   In the middle of the night, a bright light and screeching sound filled my room. As my eyes focused, I saw two large humanoid figures standing at the foot of my bed…   what happen next?    Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Thanks 
  • May 5–2 words
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 75 words or less:   Week of  5/5/23   Yellow, Yikkety  yak  Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Thanks 
  • April 21 – 3 words
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 75 words or less:   Week of 4/21/23   MacGyver Jerry-rigged. Sparrow.   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Thanks 
  • April 14 – Magical
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 100 words or less using the words leprechaun, magical, castle Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Thanks 
  • March 17 – Contretemps
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 60 words or less using the word Contretemps Pronounced Contra`Don Means: An Unforseen Event that Disrupts the normal course of things. • An Argument or Dispute • A Hitch in things. Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Thanks 
  • March 3 -3words
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 100  words or less Use the Words, Hypocrisy, hilarity, Himalayas 100 words or less Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Thanks 
  • Feb 17, 2023. Writing prompt -You wake up ..
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 100  words You wake up in the body of a historical figure you have been reading about, hjow does it feel? How does your day go? 100 words or less Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Thanks 
  • Feb 3 writing prompt – three words
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 100  words Weeks of 1/20/23 to  2/3/23 Use the Words Misanthrope, Tenacious, Fun (100 words) misanthrope  noun | MISS-un-throhp A misanthrope is someone who hates people in general. Example of the word being used in a sentence: “I finally relented on going to the mall, which is always crowded, after my friend gently poked my arm and told me to stop being such a misanthrope Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Thanks 
  • Jan 20, 2023 -Writing Prompt Nonsense
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 50 words 50 words using the word Nonsense Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Thanks 
  • Jan 13 2023 – Writing Prompts Encouragement!
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 75 words Shannon set a goal, but felt defeated after the first week, Her friend gave her suggestions that lifted her spirits. Write a 75 note of inspiration to Shannon Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Thanks 
  • Dec. 23 – Jan 6 2023 – Writing Prompts Bonanza!
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Several pro pts from out  December 9 round robin. Answer all or any of them. Prompt # 1 75- words, genre of your choice, using the following 3 words in your response: Snow, winter, shovel. Prompt #2 Begin a story poem etc.  of  40 words or less with these words The dog was walking across the thin ice Prompt  #3  75- words, genre of your choice, using the following word in your response: snickerdoodle Prompt #4 75-words or less, genre of your choice, use the following words in your response: Widershins & Whippersnapper   Prompt #5 75- words or less, genre of your choice, use the following word in your response: Captain   Bonus feature Check out episode 93 of Writing Works Wonders to hear how our participants handled these very same prompts in and on the spot, improvisational context. They were tremendous!           Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Thanks 
  • Dec. 16 – Writing Prompt – Collywobbles and more!
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 60 words using the following 3 words Collywobbles – means  stomach ache holidays and cookies Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Thanks 
  • Dec. 9 – Writing Prompt – Dialogue
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Please write dialogue-  the beginning is “Do you really think we should do this?” 75 words or less Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Thanks 
  • Dec. 2 – Writing Prompt – Cattywampus
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Write a  story in  60 words or less using the following phrase. Cattywampus   60 words or less Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Thanks 
  • Nov. 18 – Dec 2 – Thanksgiving
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Write a  story in  60 words or less using the following phrase. Thanksgiving   60 words or less Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Thanks 
  • Nov. 11 – Falling Back
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Wroye a  story in  75 words or less using the following phrase. Falling Back Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Thanks 
  • Nov. 4 – Writing Prompt – Midnight Music
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Please complete this story in  75 words or less! It’s midnight. You’ve only been asleep for an hour. What is that music? You look out the window to see a group of scarecrows having a a party in your yard. What happens next? Finish the story in 75 words or less. The  word count doesn’t have to include the opening sentences. Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.
  • Oct 28- Writing Prompt – Finish Story!
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Please complete this story in  75 words or less! The person comes home. Everything is dark and silent. He realizes the door is unlocked. When he reaches for the light… he/she …… Finish the story in  75 Words or less The Word count doesn’t have to include the opening sentences. Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.
  • Oct. 21 Writing Prompts – Words!
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! 75 words or less using the words        Pumpkin, Leaves, cat, Howling (75 words or less) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.
  • Oct. 14 – writing prompt – Superhero
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Write a story about the following! If you could be any superhero, who would you be? Why? What would you do? Exercise  your creativity and run  with this prompt!   (75 words or less) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.
  • Oct. 7 Writing Prompt – Sidewalk
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Write a story about the following! You were walking down the sidewalk and spotted something sitting there. What is it? Who left it? Why would it be there? Make up a story for us.  (75 words or less) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.
  • Sept. 30 – Fairies, and more
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Use these words in a fantasy story! Squirrel Fairies Tennis ball (75 words or less) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.
  • Sept 16 – Teddy bear
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us!   Write dialogue and use the following words in your response; Teddy bear Full moon Rocks (Maximum 75 words) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.
  • Sept 2 and 9- Prompt-Labor Day!
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us!   Please write on this topic- Write about Labor Day! (Maximum 75 words; genre of your choice.) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.
  • Aug 26 – 4 Words- Drought…
      Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us!   Use the following words in your response; Drought Heat August Wind chimes (Maximum 75 words; genre of your choice.) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.
  • Aug 19 – Cardinal, Bluejay and wind
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Use the following words in your response; cardinal, blue jay, wind. (Maximum 50 words; genre of your choice.) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.
  • Aug 12 – Stupendous
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Use the word —  Stupendous in your response. (Maximum 65 words; genre of your choice.) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.
  • Aug 5 – StoryWorld
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Start to create your story world and share your characters with us. (Maximum 100 words; genre of your choice.) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.
  • July 29- Nursery Rhyme
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Think of a nursery rhyme. Now, refashion it in your own words! (Maximum 75 words; genre of your choice.) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.
  • July 22- Writing Prompt – National Celebrations!
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! National Celebration Day (July 15th) Gummy Worm Tapioca Pudding Horses Fire (It is Fire Safety day) It will be fun to hear your responses! (Maximum 75 words; genre of your choice.) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • July 8 & 15 – Writing Prompt – Summer Watersport
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Please describe your experience, real or imagined, with a summer water sport. You might be participating in the water sport, watching or experiencing it in another way. Wow!! Your choice because, you’re Master of the Universe l! (Maximum 100 words; genre of your choice.) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • July 1 – Writing Prompt – Four Words
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Please incorporate the following 4 words in your response. Genre of your choice. Maximum of 50 words. Golf, camel, stars, laughter!!  (Maximum 50 words; genre of your choice.)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • June 24 Writing Prompt – Hot Air Balloon
    Responses may be posted here as comments, or phoned or emailed in to us! Please vividly describe the sensations and experiences of  what riding in a hot air balloon  would be  like. Use your senses to fully describe your chosen aspects or elements of this experience!  (Maximum 100 words; genre of your choice.)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • June 17 – Writing Prompt: Water Experiences
    Response to be read on ou, 2022 Zoom call Please describe your experience with water. You might envision being at a lake, or ocean, or a water feature… Describe it, help us feel it and bring us into the experience. (Maximum 75 words; genre of your choice.)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • June 10 – Writing Prompt – Thriller Mystery!
    Response to be read on our June 10, 2022 Zoom call You are writing a Thriller Mystery. Grab us with your first few lines of 75 words or less. (Maximum 75 words)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • June 3 – Writing Prompt – Use these 4 Words
    Response to be read on our June 3, 2022 Zoom call Write maximum 75 words including these words: Frog, Turtle, Dragonfly, Butterfly. Genre of your choice! (Maximum 75 words)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • May 20 – Writing Prompt – Jeep 150 Words
    Response to be read on our May 20, 2022 Zoom call On a sunny morning in May, Lucia and Kim were riding in a jeep through the back roads of Saint Thomas in the Virgin Islands when they came upon a group of goats standing in the middle of the road. Kim stopped the vehicle and…. (Add 150 words) (Yes, truly 150 words!!)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • May 13 – Writing Prompt – Memoir
    Response to be read on our May 13, 2022 Zoom call Write a memoir in 75 words! (Yes, truly 75 words!!)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • May 6 – Writing Prompt – Jeep and Goats
    Response to be read on our May 6, 2022 Zoom call On a sunny morning in May, Lucia and Kim were riding in a jeep through the back roads of Saint Thomas in the Virgin Islands when they came upon a group of goats standing in the middle of the road. Kim stopped the vehicle and…. (Add 60 words)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • April 29 – Writing Prompt – 4 Words
    Response to be read on our April 29, 2022 Zoom call Write maximum 60 words including these words: Pickle, Raccoon, Sibling, Hysteria. Genre of your choice! (Maximum 60 words)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • April 22 – Writing Prompt – Digging Dog
    Response to be read on our April 22, 2022 Zoom call Your dog is digging in the backyard. So you go outside to see what he’s doing. You reach down inside the hole and ….  (100 words or less) Special note— You can submit more than one response!!!   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • April 1 – Writing Prompt- At the Pool
    Response being read on our April 1, 2022 Zoom call I stepped through the sliding  doors and realized that there was something or someone laying by the pool. In under 100 words, finish the story. (Maximum 100 words) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.
  • March 25 – Writing Prompt- Rainbow
    Response being read on our March 25, 2022 Zoom call I was driving across a bridge and I saw a rainbow so I…(Maximum 50 words) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • March 18 Writing Prompt- Open Mic
    Response being read on our March 18, 2022 Zoom call Write an account of an Open Mic experience, past, present, fiuture or imagined!  (Maximum 50 words) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • March 11 – Writing Prompt – Sheriff
    Response being read on our March 11, 2022 OPEN MIC Zoom call Insert yourself into the role of a Wyoming sheriff and share a scene from your day!  (Maximum 100 words) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • Feb. 25- Writing Prompt – Tree
    Response being read on our February 25, 2022 Zoom call You are a tree! Describe yourself in less than 100 words.  Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • Feb. 18 – Writing Prompt – Continue the Story
    Response being read on our February 18, 2022 Zoom call Round Robin continues! Select one of the round robins from our 2/11 call. Identify one of the characters and continue to develop their part in the story to the conclusion. (60 words or less)   As a reminder, here is one of the story starters we used. Going Shopping Together! Three generations of women go out shopping they are taking the train into the city — Grandma, Mom and a teenage girl and her puppy. Mom and the teenager are disagreeing, elders chime in… Mom says, “Rosa you just can’t be wearing that much makeup to school. I saw you yesterday.”   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • Feb. 11 – Writing Prompt – Describe Yourself
    Response being read on our February 11, 2022 Zoom call   How would you describe yourself to someone who has never met you? Describe yourself as if you are a character in a book.(60 words or less)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • Feb. 4 – Writing Prompt – “As I opened the door….
    Response being read on our February 4, 2022 Zoom call   In 60 words or less, finish this scene… “As I walked into the dark garage, I heard a door slam and feet running down the pavement…”. (60 words or less)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • Jan. 28 – Writing Prompt – Include These Five Words
    Response being read on ourJanuary 28, 2022 Zoom call Write up to 50 words using these words: Huggable..  Mustard.  Whistle, and wolfmoon or wolf-man! (Genre of your choice; 50 Word Max.)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • Jan. 21 – Writing Prompt – Snow Day
    Response being read on ourJanuary 21, 2022 Zoom call It snowed last night. You just woke up to find out there is a snow day. What happens next? (75 Word Max.)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • Jan 14, 2022 Writing Prompt – Dreams for 2022
    Response being read on our  January 14, 2022 Zoom call What are your dreams for 2022? Share your dreams with us.  (Maximum 60 words) Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • Jan 7, 2022 Writing Prompt – Junk!
    Response being read on our  January 7, 2022 Zoom call Write a six sentence story using the word “junk.” Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • Dec. 17 – ACB Community Impact?
    Being read on our  December 17, 2021  Zoom call How has ACB Community impacted your life this year? (100 -150 word maximum; genre of your choice.)  Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • Dec 10 – Enrichment? Inspiration?
    Being read on our  December 10, 2021  Zoom call Share with us how Writing Works Wonders is enriching your life. Are you inspired and encouraged? (100 word maximum; genre of your choice.)  Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.   Other options for submissions Email submissions. info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • Nov 26 & Dec 3 – Six Word Story
    Being read on our  December 3, 2021  Zoom call   Compose a six word story using the word potato.  Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • November 17 – Writing Prompt – 100 Words of Thanksgiving!
    Being read on our November 17, 2021  Zoom call   🦃Thanksgiving theme- Write a 100 word maximum piece of Thanksgiving! Genre of your choice.    Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours. Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221
  • November 12 – Writing Prompt – Hope!
    Being read on our November 12, 2021  Zoom call   Please  compose a piece which consists of 60 words of hope! (Genre of your choice: prose, poetry, etc.)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Info@WritingWorksWonders.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221      
  • November 5 Writing Prompt – Grumpy, Snarky…..
    Being read on our November 5, 2021  Zoom call   Compose a piece using all the following words – Grumpy, snarky, structured, beyond, and whisper (75 words maximum, including the title.)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Writingworkspodcast@gmail.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221    
  • October 29- Writing Prompt – Bandanas, Cats & More!
    Being read on our October 29, 2021  Zoom call October 29th is National Bandana Day and also National Cat Day. Compose a piece using all the following words – Bandana, Cat, Pumpkin and Candy Corn (75 words including the title.)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Writingworkspodcast@gmail.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221    
  • October 22- Writing Prompt- Conversation
    Being read on our October 22, 2021  Zoom call You have just sat down next to someone and you realize that they are blind. How do you start a conversation? 50 word max.   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Writingworkspodcast@gmail.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221    
  • October 15 -BONUS Writing Prompt- In the Hiding Place?
    Being read on our October 15, 2021  Zoom call Yes, we have two options for this week’s writing prompt! Wooo Hoo! You just plunged your hand into the hiding place under the floor board. What do you come out with? (75 word limit)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Writingworkspodcast@gmail.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221    
  • October 8 -Writing Prompt- Cat/Dog?
    Being read on our October 8, 2021  Zoom call The cat, dog or other animal of your choice… Just knows…  what? What does the animal know? Anticipate? Speculate? Genre of your choice. (75 word limit) Shout out! One of our participants suggested this prompt. Her cat knows when it is time for the vet. He hides and no matter what she does, the cat will not come out of hiding.     Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Writingworkspodcast@gmail.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221  
  • October 1, Writing Prompt – Fall
    Being read on our October 1, 2021  Zoom call Describe the Fall season! Genre of your choice. (100 word limit)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Writingworkspodcast@gmail.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221    
  • Sept. 24- Writing Prompt, Old West Use 5!
    Being read on our September 24  Zoom call Write a short story that takes place in the Old West. Use at least five of the following words: howdy, y’all, Longhorns, ranch, horse, lasso, corral, or wild. (75 word limit)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Writingworkspodcast@gmail.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221  
  • Sept.17, 2021 Writing Prompt – Country
      Being read on Sept 17  Zoom call It’s National Country Music Day on September 17 What does “country” mean to you?  50 word story, song,  or poem)   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Read More” or “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated.   Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.   Other options for submissions Email submissions Writingworkspodcast@gmail.com Voicemail submissions or text message: 347-467-0221      
  • Sept. 10 Writing Prompt – Suitcase
      Being read on Sept. 10  Zoom call It all started when I picked up my suitcase at the airport. (75 words max.) Where will this writing prompt lead you? We would love to know! Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.        
  • Sept. 3, 2021 Writing Prompt- Parade
      Being read on Sept. 10  Zoom call Your Labor Day Holiday Special –  Flash Fiction! In 8 words- Describe a parade!   Share your response! You may share your response by clicking “Leave a Reply” at the bottom of this page. You may also post comments on responses by others. Please keep all conversation G-rated. Please note: Your comment will not appear immediately, because all responses are moderated by our team. We generally review them within 12-24 hours.        

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