Sunday 12 May 2019

A year of writing prompts: 12 May

How to use these prompts

What is this building?
Is it made from stone or sugar icing?
What is inside?



Prompts

  1. Florence Nightingale was born in 1820. Write a story featuring a nurse.
  2. "The future ain't what it used to be." Yogi Berra
  3. It's Kite Day. Write a story featuring a kite.
  4. "The Year There was no Summer".
  5. Today is known as Flitting Day, a day when people traditionally started new jobs. Write about someone who is starting a new job. On their first day they learn a secret about the job or the company that is not generally known to the public.


Character Names
Neris, Ina, Ross, Ginger, Virginia, Dominic, Charlotta, Lotta


Character Traits
  • Dexterous and skilled with their hands. Therefore, any kind of artisan work or surgery may be suitable careers.
  • Industry, construction, architecture, cars, steelwork or design are other fields they may go into.
  • Warm and compassionate.
  • Interested in psychology and symbolism.
  • Will most likely work hard and achieve success. Will have a sense of having a mission, and will get on and do it.
  • Have the ability to inspire others during difficult times.
  • There may be something unusual about them, such as an abnormality or disability of some kind.
  • Home loving people who will be supported by their family and friends.
  • Lead active lives, which may include a great deal of travel connected with their work.
  • Learn from experience and anticipate the future. Will be one who warns of the dangers agead.
  • Earthy, no-nonsense types.
  • May drink too much.
  • Likely to be affected by rumours and gossip.
  • Possibility they may commit murder at some stage.

Possible Themes
Past, present and future.
Peace and hope.
Determination to impart a message.
Clear direction and orientation.


Objects

A white dove in flight; a swarm of bees; a pair of shears; a torch.


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