Wednesday 16 January 2019

A year of writing prompts: January 16

How to use these prompts

Who are these three children?
What is happening?
What happens next?

Prompts
  1. In 1866, the metal screw clamp roller skate was patented. Write a story featuring roller skates.
  2. On National nothing day, write a story about someone who says or does nothing.
  3. On Appreciate a Dragon Day, write a story about a dragon who deserves to be appreciated.
  4. Eric Liddell was born in 1902. He was the Christian athlete whose story was told in the film "Chariots of Fire" who had to withdraw from an Olympic race because he refused to run on a Sunday. Write a story about someone who stands up for their religious beliefs - doesn't have to be a Christian!
  5. "The more you learn about the dignity of the gorilla, the more you want to avoid people." Dian Fossey


Character Names
Lida, Lydia, Kirsten, Kristi. Kristen, Kirsty, Marcel, Priscilla


Character Traits
  • Happy to be alone and pursue simple lives and solitary pursuits like reading and writing.
  • Competent in their field, ambitious, determined to reach their goals and do well, but not competitive.
  • Their perfect career is organic farming or running a farm shop.
  • May seem naive and awkward.
  • Kind, but can seem impatient and grumpy at times, with a violent temper which comes out when they're crossed.
  • Will enjoy sports with a particular liking for athletics or cricket.
  • Fond of figures and statistics, but they have a tendency to overlook details and therefore may not be accurate in their use.
  • While they love people, they probably like animals and nature more, and dislike crowds.
  • Prefer a rustic life to sophisticated society.
  • Possibly psychic.
  • Like modern crazes.
  • May have a health issue they are battling - a physical disability or a mental instability.
  • Good looking.
  • Aware of their limitations.
  • There is a danger they will suffer accidents while travelling.

Possible Themes
Ambition to reach the top or achieve a goal. 
Long uphill climbs.
Pilgrimages. Missions.
Peak experiences.
Well being; inner peace.

Objects
A mountain shrine; a long mirrored hallway lit with candles; a cottage with a pretty garden.

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