writer’s workshop

Writing Prompts 01.02

January 2, 2012 · 5 comments

Every week you’re invited to join me in Writer’s Workshop by responding to one of the provided writing prompts posted each Tuesday. The directions are simple:

Choose a writing prompt from the list provided that inspires you most.
Write.
Come back this Thursday and paste the URL from your post into the list of links that will be displayed…this way anyone can click on your post thumbnail and head over to your place to see what you wrote.

To view more detailed instructions on how this weekly meme works, check out the Writer’s Workshop FAQs.

Writing Prompts:

1.) Tell us about something you punched.

2.) “Top Trends of 2011 That I Want To Forget” (inspired by A Closet Writer).

3.) Your life is being turned into a movie…who will play your cast of characters?

4.) Your significant others family is coming over in two hours..think about what’s in your kitchen. Now QUICK…what’s for dinner!?!

5.) Okay okay I have to ask…what are your New Year’s Resolutions for 2012 and/or how did 2011′s resolutions turn out?

Link up this Thursday and enter your email address below if you’d like the writing prompts emailed to you each week!!:

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Writing Prompts

August 29, 2011 · 5 comments

Writing Prompts:

Choose a writing prompt from the list provided that inspires you most.
Write.
Come back this Thursday and paste the URL from your post into the list of links that will be displayed…this way anyone can click on your post thumbnail and head over to your place to see what you wrote.

To view more detailed instructions on how this weekly meme works, check out the Writer’s Workshop FAQs.

Writing Prompts:

1.) Write a post about a childhood memory as if you’re in that moment again…from the perspective of yourself as that child.

2.) Write about a time you disappointed yourself.

3.) Your first panic attack.

4.) Your Grandma’s story.

5.) The 10 Dos and Donts of Airplane Etiquette.

Remember to link up this Thursday, September 1st and get your prompts extra early, sign up to receive the weekly newsletter!!:

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Writing Prompts

July 18, 2011 · 0 comments

Writing Prompts:

Choose a writing prompt from the list provided that inspires you most.
Write.
Come back this Thursday and paste the URL from your post into the list of links that will be displayed…this way anyone can click on your post thumbnail and head over to your place to see what you wrote.

To view more detailed instructions on how this weekly meme works, check out the Writer’s Workshop FAQs.

Writing Prompts:

1.) The simple things…
2.) Write an entry inspired by the word: Yellow.
3.) A memorable sporting event.
4.) Sex education! How old were you when you learned about the birds and the bees? Who taught you? Describe that experience.
5.) This month the theme of Oprah’s magazine is intuition…write about a time your instincts were wrong.

Bonus Vlog Option!
Sometimes it’s hard to put yourself out there on video, but it’s a fun and different option for a post and a great way for your readers to get to know you better. The problem is many of us don’t know what to vlog about…this bonus prompt option will give you the inspiration you need to create a short video for your blog. Now to drum up the courage…

6.) Create a video where you share your opinion on when bloggers should stop blogging about their kids.

Remember to link up this Thursday, July 21st and get your prompts extra early, sign up to receive the weekly newsletter!!:

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Writer’s Workshop: A Country Visit…To Greece

June 22, 2011 · 72 comments

4.) A country you would like to visit.

How about a country I AM going to visit.

I’m going to Greece!

How did this sneak up on me. P&G is a major sponsor of the Special Olympics and they’re sending me to Athens, where the summer games will be held this year, to be a blog correspondent of some type. I didn’t really pay attention to the job description to be honest, I just heard the word Greece and was all, “COUNT ME IN!”

Pat just shakes his head when opportunities like this rise up out of blogging. He’s the one with dreams to travel the world, not me. I like my house and my family and my bed. I like routine. I miss my kids. I’m ridden with mother’s guilt. But I’m sure not going to turn down a trip should it present itself. Especially should it present itself in Greece and with an event as amazing as The Special Olympics.

pat: I can’t BELIEVE you’re going to Greece!! Have you ever even considered going somewhere like that!?!

me: Pashaw! Um YES! Of course I have…Athens is going to be gorgeous and I’m going to make a bee line for those pyramids I hear so much about!!

pat: (laughing hysterically) Please tell me you’re joking right now…Kat? The pyramids are in Egypt.

me: Seriously?? Damn. Really? No pyramids? No camels? No dessert or magic carpets?? Where’s Greece again?

pat: Greece is in the Mediterranean.

me: Is that an island?

pat: No.

me: Well what DO THEY HAVE?

pat: I don’t even know how you’re going to communicate there, considering English isn’t the first language.

me: That’s ridiculous. Everyone needs to know how to speak English. What on earth do they speak?

pat: They speak Greek Kat.

me: Well that’s about to change.

In short. I don’t know what is going on in the continent of Greek, but I DO know that I’m going. And that it has something to do with the Special Olympics. And that I don’t want to die while I’m there. Please Lord Baby Infant Jesus don’t let me die.

Amen.

Now it’s your turn!

Choose a prompt, post it on your blog, and come back to add your name to the link list below. Be sure to sign up with the actual post URL and not just your basic blog URL (click on the title of your post for that URL). For good comment karma try to comment on the three blogs above your name!!

The Prompts:

1.) List 10 things you wish you could say to strangers who share unsolicited advice about your parenting skills.
2.) Write a poem inspired by a picture you took last week. Share both!
3.) Create a bucket list of 50 things you want to do this summer (with or without the kids!)
4.) A country you would like to visit.
5.) What is something you could stand to learn from your significant other?
6.) Getting kids dressed? Cooking dinner? Bed time? Create a video that describes the most difficult part of the day for you.

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Writing Prompts

June 6, 2011 · 3 comments

Every week you’re invited to join me in Writer’s Workshop by responding to one of the provided writing prompts posted each Tuesday. The directions are simple:

Choose a writing prompt from the list provided that inspires you most.
Write.
Come back this Thursday and paste the URL from your post into the list of links that will be displayed…this way anyone can click on your post thumbnail and head over to your place to see what you wrote.

To view more detailed instructions on how this weekly meme works, check out the Writer’s Workshop FAQs.

Writing Prompts:

1.) Last week you chose a 6 word memoir to share…this week elaborate. Tell us the story or thought process behind the sentence you wrote.
2.) Write a dramatic synopsis of a memorable day in your life, as if it was a movie or TV series.
(Inspired by Alison from Mama Wants This)
3.) Describe what you think your life would be like if you had never had kids.
(inspired by Amy from Somebody’s Parent)
4.) In honor of the “white” after Memorial Day rule, name a fashion rule that you either break or enforce.
(inspired by Jenny at Karma Continued…)
5.) Share a memorable road trip story!
(inspired by the Crooked Little House)

6.) Summer is here and it’s time to hit the water…will you be jumping in with the kids? How do you feel about prancing around in your swimsuit?

Remember to link up this Thursday, May 19th and get your prompts extra early, sign up to receive the weekly newsletter!!:

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