Day 54

(I apologize for the long break. The prompts are back now!)

"The beautiful thing about losing your mind is that you don't need to have a direction."

Challenge: Write this with an unusual metaphor.

Tip: Focus on voice. Imagine how the narrator would sound as they tell the story. Think about the inflection, the way they would speak, the words they would use. Are they cynical? Optimistic? Unsure? Reliable? Picture the narrator speaking, imagine the way they say the words, and write as a person would speak. Most importantly: don't confuse your voice with the narrator's voice.

Ready. Set. Continue.

Day 53

Write a story of what love's all about.

Challenge: Write a love song.

Tip: Do NOT be cliché. If you've read the same story or scenario over and over, don't write it and add to the pile. Be different. Be daring.

Ready. Set. Love.

Day 52

You're giving up everything and starting over.

Challenge: Do something daringly different.

Tip: Use your imagination and creativity. This may sound remedial, but many people lose sight of what's outside the box. Take a few steps where you've never gone before and explore your imagination.

Ready. Set. Restart.

***Note***

I apologize but I will be taking a small break from writing daily prompts. They will resume Saturday, July 27th. In the meantime, keep writing!

Day 51

Take a drive (literally or just in the story) and write about what's on the way.

Challenge: Tell it entirely in flashbacks.

Tip: Context is incredibly important in building a backdrop. A familiar road should seem familiar with memories and the like while a new one should seem uncertain. If there's a store that's a common hangout or avoided territory, why? As you write, fill in the gaps and pieces to create a realistic place.

Ready. Set. Drive.

Day 50

50 days! In 50 words, say more than you can say in 500.

Challenge: Write a letter to someone saying whatever you need to say.

Tip: More words does not make a piece automatically better. If you're unsure whether something is necessary or not, it isn't.

Ready. Set. Limit.

Day 49

Leave every inhibition, fear, and façade away from the story. Just write. Whatever you're holding back, let it out.

Challenge: Don't edit as you write.

Tip: Do this at least once a week and whenever you're bothered by something. At first, you may feel heavy or weary, but after a bit you'll feel wonderful and refreshed.

Ready. Set. Catharsis.

Day 48

Lay in the grass, close your eyes, and feel everything around you. Describe.

Challenge: Tell an entire story - detailed description and all - in under 400 words.

Tip: As you notice your surroundings, write it out in your head. The best parts will stick and the rest will be filled in as you write.

Ready. Set. Feel.

Day 47

Where do the telephone wires lead?

This may seem like a stupid or obvious question, but look at everything and everyone the telephone wires connect. Then wonder, where do the telephone wires lead?

Challenge: Use the wires as a symbol.

Tip: Describe everything. From the feel of the air to the ground beneath a character's feet. If it helps the picture, write it.

Ready. Set. Explore.

Day 46

"Just take me out to pasture and leave me for natural selection..."
Continue.

Challenge: Write an allegory.

Tip: Establish a voice and style and maintain it through the piece. Whether it's witty or serious, sarcastic or melodramatic.

Ready. Set. Continue.