A chill runs up a secondary character’s spine as she sits on the bow of a boat listening to the gentle lapping of waves at dusk. Describe that sound in such a way that your reader will literally feel the same chill.
Republished from Nooks & Cranberries, September 2010.
What’s cooking in your character’s kitchen right now?
Republished from Nooks & Cranberries, September 2010.
Some people find objects in the clouds. Your character searches for them in shadows. What does he see here, and why does it frighten him?
Republished from Nooks & Cranberries, September 2010.
Happy (almost) spring! Don’t you love how a new season brings with it a sense a new beginnings, along with renewed inspiration? To help revive your stalled project or give you new ideas to start your daily writing sessions, we’re bringing back Daily Writers’ Fix. You’ll find a writing prompt posted here each weekday at 5am PT. We’ll be posting brand-new prompts, as well as bringing back some from our archives. Enjoy!
