A year of writing prompts: 30 May

How to use these prompts

Where does this path lead?
Who might you meet walking along it?

Prompts

1. "A man often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it." Joan of Arc.
2. Write a story entitled "Put Your Best Foot Forward".
3. In 1925, Percy Fawcett, a British explorer, set out in search of a lost city in the jungle. He never came back. Nor did several rescue parties which went to look for him. What happened to them?
4. Today in 542 is traditionally the date of the death of King Arthur, who is said not to have died, but in the land of Avalon from whence he will return if Britain needs him badly enough. Write about the event which brings Arthur back to save Britain.
5. In 1821, James Boyd patented the rubber fire hose. Write a story featuring fire-fighters tackling a fire.

Character Names

Ferdinand, Isaac, Lola, Lolita, Joan, Misty, Elwood, Scott, Jean, Felix

Character Traits

• Multi-talented - can turn their hands to many things.
• Intelligent and confident. Can be over-confident, which could lead to their downfall.
• Good leaders.
• Know from an early age what their calling is, but it may take until middle age for them to achieve success. When they do, they can become powerful and wealthy.
• Likely careers are politics, law, the military, education and the arts. Will acquire dignity and rank and be trusted with work requiring delicacy and responsibility.
• Can be critical and hard to get along with. Nevertheless, they are likely to be lucky in marriage.
• Unfaithfulness, either by or to them is likely. They are huge flirts, but are not too hurt when they lose at love.
• Often look younger than they are. Often tall and usually well-dressed.
• Love solving problems and riddles and have much more patience for this than most people.
• May enjoy playing chess.
• Dignified and proud; fussy about cleanliness.
• Likely to travel, and may marry someone from abroad.
• Tend to be distrustful and suspicious.

Possible Themes

Pain and the causes of pain.
Accuracy and strength

Getting to the point.

Choices.

Sculpture.

Objects

A medieval archer; a king and queen; a labyrinth; a fine silver thread; a ruined temple; wild flowers.