Wednesday 8 May 2019

A year of writing prompts: 9 May

How to use these prompts

Why do you think this man is having trouble sleeping?



Prompts

  1. "Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves." JM Barrie
  2. On the birthday of Barbara Woodhouse, write a story featuring a naughty dog.
  3. "They couldn't hit an elephant at this dist..."
  4. On JM Barrie's birthday, write about a group of children on a magical adventure meeting fairies and pirates.
  5. "The Day the Earth Stood Still"


Character Names
Rebecca, Roland, Matilda, Gregory, Gideon, Jonathan, Edith


Character Traits
  • Highly gifted in some way, possibly a genius; but their gentle, passive, dreamy natures mean they may not use their gift to the full.
  • May lack direction. Success does not come from focussed effort, but rather unfolds.
  • May find themselves living somewhere they do not want to be.
  • Prone to depression.
  • Tall and graceful with pure voices.
  • Smartly dressed.
  • May have dancing ability. A whirling movement is indicated.
  • Fastidious and clean.
  • If they are born outside of the Western hemisphere, they may emigrate to it.
  • Have a strong sense of responsibility and are prone to guilt.
  • Likeable and good company.
  • Teaching is a possible career, or anything which involves adapting the beliefs of the past to modern times.
  • May at times find themselves stuck.
  • Risk of violence and turmoil.


Possible Themes
Baptism.
Temperance.
Artistic expression.
Romantic idealism, courtship.
Migration.


Objects

A new continent rising out of the ocean; two urns; a large, brilliant star; arrows; the moon.


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