Sunday 29 December 2019

A year of Writing Prompts: 29 December

How to use these prompts

Write a story featuring this tree.



Prompts

  1. "The art of hospitality is to make guests feel at home when you wish they were." Donald Coggan
  2. In 1992, a couple were arrested at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago because they had left their children home alone. Your characters are children who have been left home alone, by accident or design. What do they do? Do they cope? What happens when the parents or guardians return?
  3. Thomas Becket was murdered at the altar of Canterbury Cathedral on this date in 1170. Write a story about a serious crime which takes place within a church or cathedral. Or a mosque, synagogue or temple, if you prefer.
  4. Five Gold Rings.
  5. Ice Skating Day and Bowling Day are both celebrated today. Write a story featuring ice skating and/or bowling.


Character Names
Judith, Tamara, Tyson, Gayle, Abigail, Dominic, Thomas, Abel, Seth


Character Traits
  • Restless, with a quick mind and many interests. They may find it hard to concentrate on just one, but if they do, will work hard and be willing to suffer to fulfil their dreams.
  • They will have lots of ideas for business start-ups or better ways of doing things, but poor judgement and bad decisions can hamper their progress.
  • They may suffer a string of disappointments and failures, and tend to see each one as an insurmountable tragedy. Ultimately, however, their achievements will outlive them, even if they do not live to enjoy their success.
  • Drawn to fantasy and history, which could include an interest in genealogy. They may also be drawn to writing as a career, especially in the fantasy genre.
  • Can be impatient and abrupt, but also have a sense of fun and enjoy life's pleasures. This can mean a tendency to over-indulge.
  • They may suffer problems with their sight, or paralysis.

Possible Themes
Falling.
Loss and hardship.
Music.
Messages from spirit.


Objects

An angel; a harp; a wayside cross; a broken key; a crown


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