I had some Cabernet. . . from a box . . . in a plastic cup. It needed ice because it was too warm. I added the ice but it was still terrible. What can you do? Next time, I’ll go with the white wine. Let’s hope it’s not so warm and awful. Let’s alsoContinue reading “Undercover Rock Journalist: Wine Follies”
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Headed for a Break Down
Day 13 Breaking Down A tire blows out as you’re in the car with someone on the verge of his/her own breakdown. Stuck in a small town, you’re about to do something you haven’t done in years. Some luck, huh? The tire goes out while we’re heading out of town. Of course, my friend MalloryContinue reading “Headed for a Break Down”
Resignation: Writing Prompt Boot Camp
Day 12 My Resignation After years of unhappiness, you’ve finally had enough and have decided to quit—but we’re not talking about your job. Write a letter of resignation to someone other than your employer—your school, your family, your favorite sports team, etc. Dear Pop aka Soda, How many times have I told people that youContinue reading “Resignation: Writing Prompt Boot Camp”
The Stranger: Writing Prompt Boot Camp
Day 11 The Stranger You’re walking home from work one night and taking shortcuts through a labyrinth of dark city alleyways to meet someone on time. Suddenly, a stranger parts the shadows in front of you, comes close and asks you to hold out your palm. You oblige. “It’s just as I suspected,” she saysContinue reading “The Stranger: Writing Prompt Boot Camp”
Toast to Captain Jack Sparrow: Writing Prompt Boot Camp
Day 9 Write an obituary for your favorite fictional character (literary, television, etc.) The word on the high seas is that Captain Jack Sparrow is now in the trenches of Davy Jones’ locker. Sparrow has been there before and escaped. Who can say if he will remain on the other side for eternity? For allContinue reading “Toast to Captain Jack Sparrow: Writing Prompt Boot Camp”
Full Disclosure: Writer’s Digest Writing Prompt Boot Camp, Day 8
They toured the house with the real estate agent. “We love it,” he said. “Is there anything we should know about the house’s past?” The agent looked down. The husband asked, “Was someone murdered her or something.” The agent replied, “Well, no. Not exactly. You see, there have been reports of the house being haunted.”Continue reading “Full Disclosure: Writer’s Digest Writing Prompt Boot Camp, Day 8”
Back from the Future: Writing Prompt Boot Camp, Day 7
A knock at the door catches you off guard. Upon answering it, you’re greeted by a man who says he’s from the future—and he can prove it. More important, he says he has information that will save your life. Should I call him Doc? I think I will. Maybe he’ll tell me the whole story,Continue reading “Back from the Future: Writing Prompt Boot Camp, Day 7”
American Graffiti: Writing Prompt Boot Camp, Day 5
You’re downtown, and see graffiti in an unlikely place—graffiti like you’ve never seen before, concerning someone you know. Times are tough, even for a princess. The artist found a way to bring Cinderella closer to the people who love her. Her beauty radiates, even from this graffiti. She’s not as scary as the Snow WhiteContinue reading “American Graffiti: Writing Prompt Boot Camp, Day 5”
Wrong Printer: Writing Prompt Boot Camp Day 4
You’re at work and you print something personal (and sensitive). Unfortunately, you’ve sent it to the wrong printer and, by the time you realize it, somebody else has already scooped it up. Well, this happened to me in real life. It was not anything racy or inappropriate. It might have been inappropriate to do itContinue reading “Wrong Printer: Writing Prompt Boot Camp Day 4”
Mystery Cookie: Writing Prompt Boot Camp Day 3
One Day you come into work and find a cookie mysteriously placed on your desk. Grateful to whoever left this anonymous cookie, you eat it. The next morning you come in and find another cookie. This continues for months until one Day a different object is left—and this time there’s a note. “Dear Holley, IContinue reading “Mystery Cookie: Writing Prompt Boot Camp Day 3”
