A year of writing prompts: 24 May

How to use these prompts

The flight deck of a small aircraft.
Who are the pilot and passengers?
Where are they going?
Do they get there without mishap?

Prompts

1. "You can't be wise and in love at the same time." Bob Dylan
2. It's Brothers Day. Write about some brothers. Whether they are biological brothers, monks, Freemasons, union members or some other type of brotherhood is up to you.
3. On the anniversary of the opening of Westminster Bridge (1862) and Brooklyn Bridge (1883) write a story which features a bridge.
4. In 1988, John Moschitta set a record for fast talking - 586 words a minute. Write about a character who talks very fast.
5. In 2002, ex-inmates of Ford open prison launched a board game, Incarceration, based on life in prison. You have been commissioned to invent a new board game. What theme do you choose? What is the object of the game? Write a pitch about it for a press release or for a potential buyer/publisher.

Character Names

Jana, Esther, Eliza, Marlena, Gina, Jessica, Jess, Joanna, Suzanne, Ivan, Yvonne

Character Traits

• Find it easy to concentrate and have an innate wisdom which helps them quickly grasp the meaning of things.
• May have a strong calling to serve others.
• They give their love freely but have a fear of losing their freedom. They make faithful partners but don't always show affection.
• Communicate from the heart and make excellent salespeople. Any work involving communication will suit them, as well as work with intricate problems. May also excel in the performing arts or in writing.
• Creative and imaginative.
• Not always secure in their own identity which may lead to them changing jobs frequently.
• Conscientious and responsible, but dislike routine. Hate to be bored.
• Good judgement and business sense.
• Have a thirst for knowledge and are curious, so are always on the move.
• Sociable and talkative, love to share ideas with others. Are bright and witty.
• Mental stimulation is more important to them than physical passion.
• Easily distracted and so can be seen as superficial.
• Likely to enjoy the outdoors and a variety of sports.

Possible Themes

Strength of belief.

Growth.

Community.

Objects

A monkey; a poppy; a duck; wind; snails; a tiara.