Sunday 7 July 2019

A year of writing prompts: 8 July

How to use these prompts

Who does this goat belong to?
What is it doing?
Trying to escape?
Greeting someone?


Prompts

  1. In 1965, Great Train Robber Ronald Biggs escaped over the wall of Wandsworth Prison using a rope ladder. Write about a prison escape.
  2. People are like stained glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out but when darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is light from within.” Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
  3. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, whose birthday is today, was a doctor who studied near death experiences and came up with the stages of grief. Write a story about a near death experience.
  4. Don't put all your eggs in one omelette.
  5. It's Liberty Bell Day. Write a story which features a bell.

Character Names
Nora, Adeline, Ada, Adele, Elsa, Virginia, Herman, Armand, Edna, Ivan

Character Traits
  • Possess inner and outer strength, courage and toughness. Capable of hard work and endurance.
  • Intelligent with a ready wit.
  • Cunning with a scheming mind.
  • A gentle and serene manner, but this could be hiding something.
  • They will have enemies and face ordeals but thanks to their tact and tactic al skills they will win through in the end.
  • They may have a mission or high calling which will start to manifest at around the age of twelve and come to fruition between the ages of 24 and 36. Whatever power and influence they need to fulfil it will come their way.
  • Versatile, especially good at maths, counting and finance.
  • Have presence and composure.
  • Good at dealing with the public.
  • Not someone you would want to pick a quarrel with.
  • Place little value on ancient wisdom.

Possible Themes
Domination and control.
Strength in unity.
Interpretation; decoding.
Strategic planning.
Cutting edge culture.
Maps and mandalas.
The rules of warfare.


Objects

A mandala; a hedgehog; a crystal skull; a dungeon; a dead lion.



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