Do you enjoy Poetry? Shakespeare, Tennyson, Dickinson?
I enjoy poetry best when set to music, but also enjoy listening to it being read by someone with a nice voice.
So for today’s free write, write about your favorite bit of poetry. Or… write some poetry yourself. You decide.
Get your pen, set your timer, and ready … set … write.
Stories have had a major role in day to day life since the beginning of time. History, folk lore and morals were passed down through the use of stories.
As writers, we get to continue this age old tradition – connecting people through the use of language.
So for today’s free writing session, tell the story of a time you were afraid. Why fear? Because emotion plays a big part in creating tension and making stories memorable and fear is a strong emotion we have all felt (and remember) from some point in our life.
Set your timer and ready … set … write!
Do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
I can’t say we ever did much more than wear green and pinch anyone who didn’t, but every year we made sure to “celebrate” with green.
What about you? How do you celebrate this day? Or if not, what do you think of all of us who do – in some form or another?
Set your timers and ready … set … write!
This was the view out my window yesterday. I could not believe the colors … or that I was able to capture them fairly accurately.
It was gorgeous. I wonder if I will remember this sunset in years to come? Possibly…but memories hat last and stand out are often related to strong emotions.
Time may be the only test for whether this sunset will be remembered – though this picture will help. 😉
What about you? Do you have a sunset memory? What was going on at the time? Were there strong emotions involved?
Set your timer and write about it.
Ready … set … write!
Today I found violetss blooming in my flowerbed. You have to understand … just yesterday there was still snow in my yard. But now I have flowers!!!
I am so happy to see signs of spring!!!
What about you? Are you seeing signs of spring where you live? Or is it not spring at all where you live?
Let me know about it.
Set your timer and ready … set … write!
Today is a day to think about the women who have influenced who you have become, or who you would like to become.
What better way to honor those women than to write about them.
So, for today’s free writing, write about a woman you admire, or one who has been an influence in your life.
Set your timer and ready … set … write!
I think all of us have felt some impact from the attack on Ukraine.
For me, it is shocking and horrifying that this has happened. I want to help, yet no amount of help will undo the harm that has already been inflicted.
However, there are organizations on the ground in and around Ukraine who are helping. This article from the Washington Post includes several.
Also, reserving AirBnB rentals in the Ukraine is a way to get money to individuals still inside the country (at least it was late last week).
As this war continues, there will probably be various ways that open for a short time and then have to shut down.
For today’s free write, take some time to consider what this war means for you, and also what you can do to help.
And please pray for Ukraine and all of the innocent people in harm’s way.
Okay. Are you ready? Get set … write!
One of my favorite experiences with wildlife is seeing the Mountain Goats at Glacier National Park in Montana, USA. If you ever get the opportunity to go, take the trail from Logan Pass to the Hidden Lake Overlook.
Near the overlook, there are often mountain goats rummaging around in the rocks and bushes. They come very close and seem so tame that you really have to remind yourself that they are wild animals and should be dealt with using wariness and caution.
Glacier National Park has also been the place where we have seen grizzly bears, moose, and many other species of wildlife. Someday we would like to see a wolf (from a very great distance).
What about you? What experiences have you had with wildlife?
Share in the comments, then set your timer and ready … set … write!
It snowed last night … and though it’s just a light dusting, it gives the hills across the valley a monochrome look above a somewhat more colorful valley.
What do you see through your window?
Set your timer and ready … set … write!
Bonus write – What would you like to see outside your window?
I like winter, the chill of the first frost is invigorating and the first snow is exciting. Sometime in February though, I have to remind myself of the things I like about winter.
A getaway to a place outside of my routine and often with better snow is one of the ways I like to remind myself that winter is fun. Sometimes it’s a day trip to one of our mountain trails or some snowshoeing and sometimes it’s a weekend getaway.
What about you? Do you like winter? What do you Ike to do to getaway in winter?
Set your time and ready … set … write!