Friday 11 January 2019

A year of writing prompts: January 11

How to use these prompts


What is behind this curtain of ice?



Prompts
  1. "The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook." William James
  2. It's the Goblin Gala. Fairies are not invited, but some fairies have taken offence and intend to sabotage, and/or gatecrash, the gala.
  3. In 1773, the first public museum opened. Write a story which takes place in a museum.
  4. The first English state lottery was held in 1569. Write a story featuring a lottery.
  5. In 2004, the domain thefacebook.com was registered. Write a story told by means of a series of Facebook posts.


Character Names
Kari, Francisca, Stefania, Sandra, Sandy, Sondra, Jalen, Matilda, Malvina, Hugo, Hagar


Character Traits
  • Interested in anything old and ancient. This encompasses dead languages, deciphering hieroglyphics, archaeology and ancient cultures.
  • They work hard and will overcome problems through persistence and determination.
  • Physically fit and patient they are capable of working hard for long periods of time. Will do what needs to be done.
  • Fond of mysteries and eager to investigate the unknown. Will be determined to seek out the truth.
  • Difficult problems and situations attract them.
  • Will have several hobbies.
  • Females are difficult to understand.
  • Love to travel, with a sense of curiosity and a gift for learning languages and understanding other cultures.
  • Tend to be pessimistic.
  • Can be a sore loser.
  • Good emotional rapport with others and love home and family life.
  • Good memory.
  • Confident in a devil-may-care kind of way.
  • Danger of losing everything they worked for.
  • As well as archaeology, possible careers include agriculture, forestry or botany; teaching, detective work or writing.


Possible Themes
Surrender. Acceptance with dignity.
Inner worth.
Letting go.

Objects

Soil; a hawk; a square black rock; a bare altar covered in black velvet.


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