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Prompts:
1. Not all beaches are made of tan sand and blue(ish) water. From beaches of multi-colored pebbles to pink waves, beaches come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. Write a few pages about a character who travels to an especially unique one!
2. Write a few pages about a character who sees a strange message written in fireworks during a 4th of July show. What does it say, and who is the message intended for?
3. Write a few pages about what would happen if the fashion police existed and gave out tickets for wearing white after Labor Day.
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Tips:
1. Whether it’s about trekking through a faraway land of dragons or running into an ex while grabbing coffee, there is something we can relate to in just about any story. When you are reading, put yourself in the protagonist’s shoes (or any other character’s, for that matter) and explore how their hopes, worries, conflicts, etc., relate to you and your life, past or present.
2. 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!
3. Reading aloud is underrated. Yes, we all hear the words read by the voice in our head, but that is no match for the real one. When we read aloud, we can better pick up on rhythms we may not have noticed in our heads and enjoy the beauty of sound in language. Whenever you come across a sentence that emphasizes sound, try reading it out loud to appreciate it even more.
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