Sunday 3 November 2019

A year of writing prompts: 3 November

How to use these prompts

Who are these people?
Where are they?
The significance of the items on the shelf?



Prompts

  1. "For what's a play without a woman in it?" Thomas Kyd
  2. It's Sandwich Day. Write a story about sandwiches - making them, or eating them, your choice.
  3. It's also Tunnel Day. Write a story featuring a tunnel.
  4. November.
  5. A reunion dinner.

Character Names
Hubert, Erika, Sylvia, Rafael, Mabel, May, Diana


Character Traits
  • Generous and sincere, with an openness and innocence about them which can lead to people taking advantage of them.
  • May suffer ill health.
  • Loyal friends.
  • Good judges of character.
  • Jovial and genial, which makes them popular.
  • Their hearts tend to rule their heads, so there might be a weakness for clandestine affairs.
  • Pioneering spirits and hard workers, but easily distracted and can be careless.
  • Financial transactions will play a role in their lives. They may go into business, sales or banking. They may even be a loan shark or a dealer/trader.
  • Other possible careers are something in theatre, electrician or acupuncturist.
  • Enjoy living close to the edge.
  • Need to beware of gossip and sabotage.


Possible Themes
Communication, connection, the internet.
Beauty.
Courage.
Magnetism.
Comradeship, attachment.


Objects
A telephone lineman; an overflowing well; roses; a feast; a dove; wailing women in black; a sieve; a large jug.








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