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Prompts:
1. Most people go to the beach during the summer, but going to the beach when it’s cold is a completely different experience. Write a few pages in which a character decides to take a wintertime trip to the beach.
2. Some endings are really new beginnings. Write a few pages about a character who is packing up to move and comes across a sentimental keepsake they forgot about.
3. Write a few pages about a well-meaning protagonist who experiences an unexpected stroke of bad luck. Did the character deserve this misfortune? Do they maintain a sunny disposition or let it rain on their parade?
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Tips:
1. You may remember learning in elementary or middle school that writing has three primary purposes: to entertain, to inform, and to persuade. When you read, ask yourself what the author’s purpose is.
2. Whether it’s a new word, a different perspective on a life experience, or a writing technique we haven’t used before, every story has something to teach us. It is good practice to think of yourself as a student anytime you read. Always think about what you can take away and apply back to your own writing to make it stronger.
3. They say, “No risk, no reward,” and that applies to writing too. Whether starting every sentence with a certain letter, writing a story from the perspective of an ant, or choosing a topic that is not often discussed, some of the best stories stand out because they break the mold in some way, big or small. Take risks in your writing!
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Cache your gems as they fall in this always accessible place.
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