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Thirteen Writing Prompts

by JM
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Hello and happy Thursday Thirteen everyone!

This week’s Thursday Thirteen prompts are going to continue on with prompts, questions, first lines, and other inspiration to help you get writing.

If there is another prompt you think would be helpful, be sure to let me know in the comments or by using the ‘contact me’ button under the site description.

Thirteen Writing Prompts

1. “I can’t do it. I just can’t do it without you.”
2. Write a 100 word story on learning.
3. Write about a character who has an occupation you know nothing about.
4. “Do you really expect me to believe that?”
5. Someone is waiting for you on your doorstep…
6. Write a 100 word story on winning.
7. Write about your first car (or bike, or…)
8. Write a scene involving love at first sight.
9. “Sometimes I can’t help but wonder where you’ve gone, even when you’re sitting here with me.”
10. You’ve been chosen to be part of an off-earth colony…
11. Write a 100 word story on trust.
12. “I know you, you’re…”
13. “Sometimes you’re just like your father.”

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Posted in Thursday Thirteen on June 19th, 2008

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