Description

- lightbulb
- paperclip
- water glass
- sweater zipper
- ladle
- mouse pad
Choose one and write for five minutes non-stop. It might lead you somewhere unexpected.



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Point of view

-Write about the most frightening horror movie you have seen. Write three minutes without stopping.
-Who did you see that movie with? Write in that person's voice. Did he/she like the movie? Find it scary? Funny? Write three minutes without stopping.
-Imagine the main character (protagonist) describe the story. What would he/she say and why?  Write for three minutes.
-Imagine the actor, who played the main character, describe the movie. Write for three minutes.
-Finally, go back to your first exercise. Do you still feel the same about the scary movie? Did you change your opinion?  Why?


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Dialogue

He said. She said.
Write in dialogue only. Choose one of the following starters:
- "Let me explain...."
- "What happened?"
- "I'm standing right here. Ask me!"
- "Hang on! I'm coming."
- "This all looks pretty fishy to me..."
- "No money?"
- "What's this got to do with the missing fridge?"
- "Because I have your notes right here."
Write for ten minutes nonstop.

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Create a character

- college buddy - weeping willow
- partner - lettuce
- crusader - roses
- cowboy - fruit tree
- multi-millionaire - stinging nettle
Choose any two, a character and a metaphor. Write for ten minutes without stopping, without thinking. A character will emerge.


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