Let me know in the comment section of this post whether you find these prompts helpful. As incentive, everyone who leaves a comment on at least one Story Starter Scene Prompt this month will be entered into a drawing to receive a free critique/assessment of one of your scenes written from one of my prompts. This critique does not guarantee you will be published. This is simply a published author offering kind but honest feedback on the drawing winner's scene.
AND...you will receive 1 entry for each comment entered on separate weekly prompts during the course of the current month. I post prompts every Tuesday unless I'm guestblogging elsewhere. In that case, still leave a comment and I'll count the comment as another entry. Be sure to leave a valid e-mail address. I suggest you put [brackets] around the "@" sign so Net Spiders don't phish your address.
Onward to this week's prompt....
Story Starter Prompt 2
OBJECT:
• Write a 500-3500 word scene using five of fifteen Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Use any combination of (1) sentence/(5) words.
• Do three separate scenes with each prompt sentence if you want.
• Or if you’re really brave, try using ALL 15 prompt words in their proper usage and incorporate all three sentences into your scene hook ins or hook out.
• Most of all, have fun!
Prompt Words-2:
1. injury
2. hope
3. chill
4. lift
5. ski
6. vacation
7. ranger
8. rescue
9. missing
10.teen
11. foul
12. play
13. avalanche
14. lodge
15. crimson
Scene Starter Sentences:
A. "That one hasn't been open for years."
B. "Are you a novice?"
C. "All I know is there was a huge rumble!"
Happy Writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
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Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Story Starter Scene Prompts-14 critique contest
Let me know in the comment section of this post whether you find these prompts helpful. As incentive, everyone who leaves a comment on at least one Story Starter Scene Prompt this month will be entered into a drawing to receive a free critique/assessment of one of your scenes written from one of my prompts. This critique does not guarantee you will be published. This is simply a published author offering kind but honest feedback on the drawing winner's scene.
AND...you will receive 1 entry for each comment entered on separate weekly prompts during the course of the current month. I post prompts every Tuesday unless I'm guestblogging elsewhere. In that case, still leave a comment and I'll count the comment as another entry. Be sure to leave a valid e-mail address. I suggest you put [brackets] around the "@" sign so Net Spiders don't phish your address.
Onward to this week's prompt....
Story Starter Prompt
OBJECT:
• Write a 500-3500 word scene using five of fifteen Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Use any combination of (1) sentence/(5) words.
• Do three separate scenes with each prompt sentence if you want.
• Or if you’re really brave, try using ALL 15 prompt words in their proper usage and incorporate all three sentences into your scene hook ins or hooks out.
• Most of all, have fun!
Prompt Words:
1. diaper
2. loaded
3. gun
4. water
5. slide
6. base
7. brick
8. sky
9. pilot
10.light
11. sound
12. meet
13. meat
14. swim
15. dive
Scene Starter Sentences:
A. "Did he fall for it?"
B. "It happened again."
C. "We have one last chance to get this right."
Happy Writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
AND...you will receive 1 entry for each comment entered on separate weekly prompts during the course of the current month. I post prompts every Tuesday unless I'm guestblogging elsewhere. In that case, still leave a comment and I'll count the comment as another entry. Be sure to leave a valid e-mail address. I suggest you put [brackets] around the "@" sign so Net Spiders don't phish your address.
Onward to this week's prompt....
Story Starter Prompt
OBJECT:
• Write a 500-3500 word scene using five of fifteen Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Use any combination of (1) sentence/(5) words.
• Do three separate scenes with each prompt sentence if you want.
• Or if you’re really brave, try using ALL 15 prompt words in their proper usage and incorporate all three sentences into your scene hook ins or hooks out.
• Most of all, have fun!
Prompt Words:
1. diaper
2. loaded
3. gun
4. water
5. slide
6. base
7. brick
8. sky
9. pilot
10.light
11. sound
12. meet
13. meat
14. swim
15. dive
Scene Starter Sentences:
A. "Did he fall for it?"
B. "It happened again."
C. "We have one last chance to get this right."
Happy Writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Story Starter Scene Prompts-13 and critique contest
NEW NEWS! Let me know in the comment section of this post whether you find these prompts helpful. As incentive, everyone who leaves a comment on at least one Story Starter Scene Prompt this month will be entered into a drawing to receive a free critique/assessment of one of your scenes written from one of my prompts. This critique does not guarantee you will be published. This is simply a published author offering kind but honest feedback on the drawing winner's scene.
AND...you will receive 1 entry for each comment entered on separate weekly prompts during the course of the current month. I post prompts every Tuesday unless I'm guestblogging elsewhere. In that case, still leave a comment and I'll count the comment as another entry. Be sure to leave a valid e-mail address. I suggest you put [brackets] around the "@" sign so Net Spiders don't phish your address.
Onward to this week's prompt....
Story Starter Prompt
OBJECT:
• Write a 500-3500 word scene using five of fifteen Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Use any combination of (1) sentence/(5) words.
• Do three separate scenes with each prompt sentence if you want.
• Or if you’re really brave, try using ALL 15 prompt words in their proper usage and incorporate all three sentences into your scene hook ins or hooks out.
• Most of all, have fun!
Prompt Words:
1. college
2. children
3. play
4. room
5. triplets
6. single
7. dad
8. date
9. dinner
10.teacher
11. doorstep
12. kiss
13. exhume
14. alive
15. wife
Scene Starter Sentences:
A. "I'm sure there's a good reason why he's late, sweetie."
B. "Welcome girls."
C. "Where's the last place you saw it?"
Happy Writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
AND...you will receive 1 entry for each comment entered on separate weekly prompts during the course of the current month. I post prompts every Tuesday unless I'm guestblogging elsewhere. In that case, still leave a comment and I'll count the comment as another entry. Be sure to leave a valid e-mail address. I suggest you put [brackets] around the "@" sign so Net Spiders don't phish your address.
Onward to this week's prompt....
Story Starter Prompt
OBJECT:
• Write a 500-3500 word scene using five of fifteen Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Use any combination of (1) sentence/(5) words.
• Do three separate scenes with each prompt sentence if you want.
• Or if you’re really brave, try using ALL 15 prompt words in their proper usage and incorporate all three sentences into your scene hook ins or hooks out.
• Most of all, have fun!
Prompt Words:
1. college
2. children
3. play
4. room
5. triplets
6. single
7. dad
8. date
9. dinner
10.teacher
11. doorstep
12. kiss
13. exhume
14. alive
15. wife
Scene Starter Sentences:
A. "I'm sure there's a good reason why he's late, sweetie."
B. "Welcome girls."
C. "Where's the last place you saw it?"
Happy Writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Story Starter Scene Prompts-12 and critique contest
NEW NEWS! Let me know in the comment section of this post whether you find these prompts helpful. As incentive, everyone who leaves a comment on at least one Story Starter Scene Prompt this month will be entered into a drawing to receive a free critique/assessment of one of your scenes written from one of my prompts. This critique does not guarantee you will be published. This is simply a published author offering kind but honest feedback on the drawing winner's scene.
AND...you will receive 1 entry for each comment entered on separate weekly prompts during the course of the current month. I post prompts every Tuesday unless I'm guestblogging elsewhere. In that case, still leave a comment and I'll count the comment as another entry. Be sure to leave a valid e-mail address. I suggest you put [brackets] around the "@" sign so Net Spiders don't phish your address.
Onward to this week's prompt....
Story Starter Prompt
OBJECT:
• Write a 500-3500 word scene using five of fifteen Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Use any combination of (1) sentence/(5) words.
• Do three separate scenes with each prompt sentence if you want.
• Or if you’re really brave, try using ALL 15 prompt words in their proper usage and incorporate all three sentences into your scene hook ins or hooks out.
• Most of all, have fun!
Prompt Words:
1. cop
2. undercover
3. deal
4. bust
5. drug
6. wire
7. watcher
8. gun
9. flare
10.awry
11. tough
12. girl
13. apprehend
14. chase
15. eyes
Scene Starter Sentences:
A. "Are you a good ghost?"
B. "I've never met a female undercover officer."
C. "This is my old beat."
Happy Writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
AND...you will receive 1 entry for each comment entered on separate weekly prompts during the course of the current month. I post prompts every Tuesday unless I'm guestblogging elsewhere. In that case, still leave a comment and I'll count the comment as another entry. Be sure to leave a valid e-mail address. I suggest you put [brackets] around the "@" sign so Net Spiders don't phish your address.
Onward to this week's prompt....
Story Starter Prompt
OBJECT:
• Write a 500-3500 word scene using five of fifteen Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Use any combination of (1) sentence/(5) words.
• Do three separate scenes with each prompt sentence if you want.
• Or if you’re really brave, try using ALL 15 prompt words in their proper usage and incorporate all three sentences into your scene hook ins or hooks out.
• Most of all, have fun!
Prompt Words:
1. cop
2. undercover
3. deal
4. bust
5. drug
6. wire
7. watcher
8. gun
9. flare
10.awry
11. tough
12. girl
13. apprehend
14. chase
15. eyes
Scene Starter Sentences:
A. "Are you a good ghost?"
B. "I've never met a female undercover officer."
C. "This is my old beat."
Happy Writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Story Starter Scene Prompts-11 and critique contest
Let me know in the comment section of this post whether you find these prompts helpful. As incentive, everyone who leaves a comment on at least one Story Starter Scene Prompt this month will be entered into a drawing to receive a free critique/assessment of one of your scenes written from one of my prompts. This critique does not guarantee you will be published. This is simply a published author offering kind but honest feedback on the drawing winner's scene.
AND...you will receive 1 entry for each comment entered on separate weekly prompts during the course of the current month. I post prompts every Tuesday unless I'm guestblogging elsewhere. In that case, still leave a comment and I'll count the comment as another entry. Be sure to leave a valid e-mail address. I suggest you put [brackets] around the "@" sign so Net Spiders don't phish your address.
Onward to this week's prompt....
Story Starter Prompt
OBJECT:
• Write a 500-3500 word scene using five of fifteen Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Use any combination of (1) sentence/(5) words.
• Do three separate scenes with each prompt sentence if you want.
• Or if you’re really brave, try using ALL 15 prompt words in their proper usage and incorporate all three sentences into your scene hook ins or hooks out.
• Most of all, have fun!
Prompt Words:
1. ferry
2. intrigue
3. international
4. spy
5. bump
6. splash
7. missing
8. report
9. suspect
10.watching
11. safe
12. house
13. murky
14. danger
15. flee
Scene Starter Sentences:
A. "I know who you are."
B. "Now tell me why you're really here."
C. "I know you said last time was your final job but..."
Happy Writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
AND...you will receive 1 entry for each comment entered on separate weekly prompts during the course of the current month. I post prompts every Tuesday unless I'm guestblogging elsewhere. In that case, still leave a comment and I'll count the comment as another entry. Be sure to leave a valid e-mail address. I suggest you put [brackets] around the "@" sign so Net Spiders don't phish your address.
Onward to this week's prompt....
Story Starter Prompt
OBJECT:
• Write a 500-3500 word scene using five of fifteen Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Use any combination of (1) sentence/(5) words.
• Do three separate scenes with each prompt sentence if you want.
• Or if you’re really brave, try using ALL 15 prompt words in their proper usage and incorporate all three sentences into your scene hook ins or hooks out.
• Most of all, have fun!
Prompt Words:
1. ferry
2. intrigue
3. international
4. spy
5. bump
6. splash
7. missing
8. report
9. suspect
10.watching
11. safe
12. house
13. murky
14. danger
15. flee
Scene Starter Sentences:
A. "I know who you are."
B. "Now tell me why you're really here."
C. "I know you said last time was your final job but..."
Happy Writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Story Starter Scene Prompts-10 and critique contest
Let me know in the comment section of this post whether you find these prompts helpful. As incentive, everyone who leaves a comment on at least one Story Starter Scene Prompt this month will be entered into a drawing to receive a free critique/assessment of one of your scenes written from one of my prompts. This critique does not guarantee you will be published. This is simply a published author offering kind but honest feedback on the drawing winner's scene.
AND...you will receive 1 entry for each comment entered on separate weekly prompts during the course of the current month. I post prompts every Tuesday unless I'm guestblogging elsewhere. In that case, still leave a comment and I'll count the comment as another entry. Be sure to leave a valid e-mail address. I suggest you put [brackets] around the "@" sign so Net Spiders don't phish your address.
Onward to this week's prompt....
Story Starter Prompt
OBJECT:
• Write a 500-3500 word scene using five of fifteen Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Use any combination of (1) sentence/(5) words.
• Do three separate scenes with each prompt sentence if you want.
• Or if you’re really brave, try using ALL 15 prompt words in their proper usage and incorporate all three sentences into your scene hook ins or hooks out.
• Most of all, have fun!
Prompt Words:
1. land
2. dispute
3. mule
4. wind
5. storm
6. neighboring
7. ranch
8. boy
9. garden
10.attraction
11. ire
12. decision
13. help
14. compromise
15. proposal
Scene Starter Sentences:
A. "He's back on our land."
B. "This is the last warning."
C. "You can't be serious?"
Happy Writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
AND...you will receive 1 entry for each comment entered on separate weekly prompts during the course of the current month. I post prompts every Tuesday unless I'm guestblogging elsewhere. In that case, still leave a comment and I'll count the comment as another entry. Be sure to leave a valid e-mail address. I suggest you put [brackets] around the "@" sign so Net Spiders don't phish your address.
Onward to this week's prompt....
Story Starter Prompt
OBJECT:
• Write a 500-3500 word scene using five of fifteen Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Use any combination of (1) sentence/(5) words.
• Do three separate scenes with each prompt sentence if you want.
• Or if you’re really brave, try using ALL 15 prompt words in their proper usage and incorporate all three sentences into your scene hook ins or hooks out.
• Most of all, have fun!
Prompt Words:
1. land
2. dispute
3. mule
4. wind
5. storm
6. neighboring
7. ranch
8. boy
9. garden
10.attraction
11. ire
12. decision
13. help
14. compromise
15. proposal
Scene Starter Sentences:
A. "He's back on our land."
B. "This is the last warning."
C. "You can't be serious?"
Happy Writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Story Starter Scene Prompts-9 and critique contest
NEW NEWS! Let me know in the comment section of this post whether you find these prompts helpful. As incentive, everyone who leaves a comment on at least one Story Starter Scene Prompt this month will be entered into a drawing to receive a free critique/assessment of one of your scenes written from one of my prompts. This critique does not guarantee you will be published. This is simply a published author offering kind but honest feedback on the drawing winner's scene.
AND...you will receive 1 entry for each comment entered on separate weekly prompts during the course of the current month. I post prompts every Tuesday unless I'm guestblogging elsewhere. In that case, still leave a comment and I'll count the comment as another entry. Be sure to leave a valid e-mail address. I suggest you put [brackets] around the "@" sign so Net Spiders don't phish your address.
Onward to this week's prompt....
Story Starter Prompt
OBJECT:
• Write a 500-3500 word scene using five of fifteen Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Use any combination of (1) sentence/(5) words.
• Do three separate scenes with each prompt sentence if you want.
• Or if you’re really brave, try using ALL 15 prompt words in their proper usage and incorporate all three sentences into your scene hook ins or hooks out.
• Most of all, have fun!
Prompt Words:
1. truck
2. stop
3. cage
4. overhaul
5. mechanic
6. female
7. million
8. dollars
9. hidden
10.compartment
11. FBI
12. agent
13. daughter
14. driver
15. widower
Scene Starter Sentences:
A. "You'll not believe what I found in that old thing."
B. "If we don't have it by five..."
C. "There's only one way out of this."
Happy Writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
AND...you will receive 1 entry for each comment entered on separate weekly prompts during the course of the current month. I post prompts every Tuesday unless I'm guestblogging elsewhere. In that case, still leave a comment and I'll count the comment as another entry. Be sure to leave a valid e-mail address. I suggest you put [brackets] around the "@" sign so Net Spiders don't phish your address.
Onward to this week's prompt....
Story Starter Prompt
OBJECT:
• Write a 500-3500 word scene using five of fifteen Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Use any combination of (1) sentence/(5) words.
• Do three separate scenes with each prompt sentence if you want.
• Or if you’re really brave, try using ALL 15 prompt words in their proper usage and incorporate all three sentences into your scene hook ins or hooks out.
• Most of all, have fun!
Prompt Words:
1. truck
2. stop
3. cage
4. overhaul
5. mechanic
6. female
7. million
8. dollars
9. hidden
10.compartment
11. FBI
12. agent
13. daughter
14. driver
15. widower
Scene Starter Sentences:
A. "You'll not believe what I found in that old thing."
B. "If we don't have it by five..."
C. "There's only one way out of this."
Happy Writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Story Starter Scene Prompt-8 and critique contest
NEW NEWS! Let me know in the comment section of this post whether you find these prompts helpful. As incentive, everyone who leaves a comment on at least one Story Starter Scene Prompt this month will be entered into a drawing to receive a free critique/assessment of one of your scenes written from one of my prompts. This critique does not guarantee you will be published. This is simply a published author offering kind but honest feedback on the drawing winner's scene.
AND...you will receive 1 entry for each comment entered on separate weekly prompts during the course of the current month. I post prompts every Tuesday unless I'm guestblogging elsewhere. In that case, still leave a comment and I'll count the comment as another entry. Be sure to leave a valid e-mail address. I suggest you put [brackets] around the "@" sign so Net Spiders don't phish your address.
Onward to this week's prompt....
Story Starter Prompt
OBJECT:
• Write a 500-3500 word scene using five of fifteen Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Use any combination of (1) sentence/(5) words.
• Do three separate scenes with each prompt sentence if you want.
• Or if you’re really brave, try using ALL 15 prompt words in their proper usage and incorporate all three sentences into your scene hook ins or hooks out.
• Most of all, have fun!
Prompt Words:
1. allude
2. elude
3. principal
4. principle
5. saving
6. discipline
7. wine
8. whine
9. flower
10.flour
11. fame
12. lost
13. home
14. lonely
15. bully
Scene Starter Sentences:
A. "I'm sure that's not how he meant it."
B. "What's he in for this time?"
C. "What's her home life like?"
Happy Writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
AND...you will receive 1 entry for each comment entered on separate weekly prompts during the course of the current month. I post prompts every Tuesday unless I'm guestblogging elsewhere. In that case, still leave a comment and I'll count the comment as another entry. Be sure to leave a valid e-mail address. I suggest you put [brackets] around the "@" sign so Net Spiders don't phish your address.
Onward to this week's prompt....
Story Starter Prompt
OBJECT:
• Write a 500-3500 word scene using five of fifteen Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Use any combination of (1) sentence/(5) words.
• Do three separate scenes with each prompt sentence if you want.
• Or if you’re really brave, try using ALL 15 prompt words in their proper usage and incorporate all three sentences into your scene hook ins or hooks out.
• Most of all, have fun!
Prompt Words:
1. allude
2. elude
3. principal
4. principle
5. saving
6. discipline
7. wine
8. whine
9. flower
10.flour
11. fame
12. lost
13. home
14. lonely
15. bully
Scene Starter Sentences:
A. "I'm sure that's not how he meant it."
B. "What's he in for this time?"
C. "What's her home life like?"
Happy Writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Story Starter Scene Prompt-7 and citique contest
NEW NEWS! Let me know in the comment section of this post whether you find these prompts helpful. As incentive, everyone who leaves a comment on at least one Story Starter Scene Prompt this month will be entered into a drawing to receive a free critique/assessment of one of your scenes written from one of my prompts. This critique does not guarantee you will be published. This is simply a published author offering kind but honest feedback on the drawing winner's scene.
AND...you will receive 1 entry for each comment entered on separate weekly prompts during the course of the current month month. I post prompts every Tuesday unless I'm guestblogging elsewhere. In that case, still leave a comment and I'll count the comment as another entry. Be sure to leave a valid e-mail address. I suggest you put [brackets} around the "@" sign so Net Spiders don't phish your address.
Onward to this week's prompt....
Story Starter Prompt
OBJECT:
• Write a 500-3500 word scene using five of fifteen Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Use any combination of (1) sentence/(5) words.
• Do three separate scenes with each prompt sentence if you want.
• Or if you’re really brave, try using ALL 15 prompt words in their proper usage and incorporate all three sentences into your scene hook ins or hook out.
• Most of all, have fun!
Prompt Words:
1. sting
2. insure
3. ensure
4. cover
5. whisk
6. wisp
7. weak
8. drug
9. disguise
10.officer
11. loyalty
12. street
13. flash
14. point
15. revolver
Scene Starter Sentences:
A. "When's it goin' down?"
B. "Wouldn't do that if I were you."
C. "Where have I seen you before?"
Happy Writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
AND...you will receive 1 entry for each comment entered on separate weekly prompts during the course of the current month month. I post prompts every Tuesday unless I'm guestblogging elsewhere. In that case, still leave a comment and I'll count the comment as another entry. Be sure to leave a valid e-mail address. I suggest you put [brackets} around the "@" sign so Net Spiders don't phish your address.
Onward to this week's prompt....
Story Starter Prompt
OBJECT:
• Write a 500-3500 word scene using five of fifteen Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Use any combination of (1) sentence/(5) words.
• Do three separate scenes with each prompt sentence if you want.
• Or if you’re really brave, try using ALL 15 prompt words in their proper usage and incorporate all three sentences into your scene hook ins or hook out.
• Most of all, have fun!
Prompt Words:
1. sting
2. insure
3. ensure
4. cover
5. whisk
6. wisp
7. weak
8. drug
9. disguise
10.officer
11. loyalty
12. street
13. flash
14. point
15. revolver
Scene Starter Sentences:
A. "When's it goin' down?"
B. "Wouldn't do that if I were you."
C. "Where have I seen you before?"
Happy Writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Story Starter Scene Prompts-6 and critique contest
NEW NEWS! Let me know in the comment section of this post whether you find these prompts helpful. As incentive, everyone who leaves a comment on at least one Story Starter Scene Prompt this month will be entered into a drawing to receive a free critique/assessment of one of your scenes written from one of my prompts. This critique does not guarantee you will be published. This is simply a published author offering kind but honest feedback on the drawing winner's scene.
AND...you will receive 1 entry for each comment entered on separate weekly prompts during the course of the current month month. I post prompts every Tuesday unless I'm guestblogging elsewhere. In that case, still leave a comment and I'll count the comment as another entry. Be sure to leave a valid e-mail address. I suggest you put [brackets} around the "@" sign so Net Spiders don't phish your address.
Onward to this week's prompt....
Story Starter Prompt
OBJECT:
• Write a 500-3500 word scene using five of fifteen Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Use any combination of (1) sentence/(5) words.
• Do three separate scenes with each prompt if you want.
• Or if you’re really brave, try using ALL 15 prompt words in their proper usage and incorporate all three sentences into your scene hook ins or hook out.
• Most of all, have fun!
Prompt Words:
1. spy
2. bug
3. suitcase
4. timer
5. thorn
6. rose
7. chill
8. leather
9. concourse
10. Italian
11. pepper
12. spray
13. darling
14. crepe
15. creep
Scene Starter Sentences:
A."I know it's there."
B. Now to find it.
C. "We're running out of time."
Happy Writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
AND...you will receive 1 entry for each comment entered on separate weekly prompts during the course of the current month month. I post prompts every Tuesday unless I'm guestblogging elsewhere. In that case, still leave a comment and I'll count the comment as another entry. Be sure to leave a valid e-mail address. I suggest you put [brackets} around the "@" sign so Net Spiders don't phish your address.
Onward to this week's prompt....
Story Starter Prompt
OBJECT:
• Write a 500-3500 word scene using five of fifteen Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Use any combination of (1) sentence/(5) words.
• Do three separate scenes with each prompt if you want.
• Or if you’re really brave, try using ALL 15 prompt words in their proper usage and incorporate all three sentences into your scene hook ins or hook out.
• Most of all, have fun!
Prompt Words:
1. spy
2. bug
3. suitcase
4. timer
5. thorn
6. rose
7. chill
8. leather
9. concourse
10. Italian
11. pepper
12. spray
13. darling
14. crepe
15. creep
Scene Starter Sentences:
A."I know it's there."
B. Now to find it.
C. "We're running out of time."
Happy Writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Change is in the air
Big news and exciting changes coming to my blog in 2009!
First off, as some of you already know, I have the extreme privilege of serving American Christian Fiction Writers http://www.acfw.com/ for the next two years as Vice President.
In order for my fiction writing not to suffer and still maintain this blog and stay connected with all of you (my blog readers), I am instituting some changes for 2009.
Rather than having a monthly prompt contest, I will simply be posting regular writing prompts aka story starters.
For the next two years, the prompt contest in its current form will be on hold. Instead I'll simply offer writing prompts.
I will offer other things in addition, but that's one of the major changes.
I hope to resume the actual contest after my term as VP of ACFW is up.
Thank you SO much for your readership! And if you're a reader but not a writer, stay tuned because I have stuff geared in 2009 toward you reader-only types as well!
Warmly,
Cheryl
First off, as some of you already know, I have the extreme privilege of serving American Christian Fiction Writers http://www.acfw.com/ for the next two years as Vice President.
In order for my fiction writing not to suffer and still maintain this blog and stay connected with all of you (my blog readers), I am instituting some changes for 2009.
Rather than having a monthly prompt contest, I will simply be posting regular writing prompts aka story starters.
For the next two years, the prompt contest in its current form will be on hold. Instead I'll simply offer writing prompts.
I will offer other things in addition, but that's one of the major changes.
I hope to resume the actual contest after my term as VP of ACFW is up.
Thank you SO much for your readership! And if you're a reader but not a writer, stay tuned because I have stuff geared in 2009 toward you reader-only types as well!
Warmly,
Cheryl
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS Nov. Prompt Winner Cheryl Rose
Huge Congrats going out to the winner of my November Prompt...Cheryl Rose!
I've heard it said time and time again that, "If editors cry, they buy."
Cheryl's story was one of the most moving pieces I've read in a while. Even from something published. And it was a happy kind of touching, not an angsty sort of thing. It had a takeaway value that grabbed my heartstrings and tugged tight.
Please join me in congratulating Cheryl in the comments section of this post.
Thanks to EVERYONE who entered my prompt contest this past month. I had a record-breaking number of entries which is GREAT! Thank you all so much for supporting my blog with your readership.
Each of your stories blessed or touched me in some way. Excellent job all!
Warmly,
Cheryl
I've heard it said time and time again that, "If editors cry, they buy."
Cheryl's story was one of the most moving pieces I've read in a while. Even from something published. And it was a happy kind of touching, not an angsty sort of thing. It had a takeaway value that grabbed my heartstrings and tugged tight.
Please join me in congratulating Cheryl in the comments section of this post.
Thanks to EVERYONE who entered my prompt contest this past month. I had a record-breaking number of entries which is GREAT! Thank you all so much for supporting my blog with your readership.
Each of your stories blessed or touched me in some way. Excellent job all!
Warmly,
Cheryl
Monday, December 01, 2008
December 2008 Prompt
December Prompt Contest
RULES:
• Write a 500 word scene using all ten Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Mail your scenes in the body of an e-mail to Cheryl @ CherylWyatt . com (close spaces before and after “@” and “.”) If the e-mail bounces back to you, please let me know in the comment of this post.
• Put “December Prompt Contest” in the subject line.
• Entry deadline is the last day of the month.
• Winners will be notified the first week of the next month.
• Winners will receive a free Steeple Hill book, mailed the month winners are notified.
• All monthly entrants (not just winners) will be entered into the annual contest for one of several chances to win a six month subscription to any Steeple Hill line of their choice.
• Entries will not be posted or published anywhere and entrants retain all rights to their work.
• New prompts will be posted on the first of the month.
• Most of all, have fun!
December Prompt Words
1. Tree
2. Woods
3. Cut
4. Axe
5. Trailer
6. Help
7. Mistletoe
8. Site
9. Sight
10. Sparkle
December Scene Starter Sentences:
“What a nice way to end the year.”
“What a terrible way to end the year.”
“What a strange way to end the year.”
Happy writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
RULES:
• Write a 500 word scene using all ten Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Mail your scenes in the body of an e-mail to Cheryl @ CherylWyatt . com (close spaces before and after “@” and “.”) If the e-mail bounces back to you, please let me know in the comment of this post.
• Put “December Prompt Contest” in the subject line.
• Entry deadline is the last day of the month.
• Winners will be notified the first week of the next month.
• Winners will receive a free Steeple Hill book, mailed the month winners are notified.
• All monthly entrants (not just winners) will be entered into the annual contest for one of several chances to win a six month subscription to any Steeple Hill line of their choice.
• Entries will not be posted or published anywhere and entrants retain all rights to their work.
• New prompts will be posted on the first of the month.
• Most of all, have fun!
December Prompt Words
1. Tree
2. Woods
3. Cut
4. Axe
5. Trailer
6. Help
7. Mistletoe
8. Site
9. Sight
10. Sparkle
December Scene Starter Sentences:
“What a nice way to end the year.”
“What a terrible way to end the year.”
“What a strange way to end the year.”
Happy writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
Saturday, November 01, 2008
November 2008 Prompt
November Prompt Contest
RULES:
• Write a 500 word scene using all ten Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Mail your scenes in the body of an e-mail to Cheryl @ CherylWyatt . com (close spaces before and after “@” and “.”) If the e-mail bounces back to you, please let me know in the comment of this post.
• Put “November Prompt Contest” in the subject line.
• Entry deadline is the last day of the month.
• Winners will be notified the first week of the next month.
• Winners will receive a free Steeple Hill book, mailed the month winners are notified.
• All monthly entrants (not just winners) will be entered into the annual contest for one of several chances to win a six month subscription to any Steeple Hill line of their choice.
• Entries will not be posted or published anywhere and entrants retain all rights to their work.
• New prompts will be posted on the first of the month.
• Most of all, have fun!
November Prompt Words
1. Cold
2. Turkey
3. Homecoming
4. Town
5. Old
6. Flame
7. School
8. Creek
9. Creak
10. Memories
November Scene Starter Sentences:
“That’s the last one.”
“Can I help you?”
“How’d I get roped into this?”
Happy writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
RULES:
• Write a 500 word scene using all ten Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Mail your scenes in the body of an e-mail to Cheryl @ CherylWyatt . com (close spaces before and after “@” and “.”) If the e-mail bounces back to you, please let me know in the comment of this post.
• Put “November Prompt Contest” in the subject line.
• Entry deadline is the last day of the month.
• Winners will be notified the first week of the next month.
• Winners will receive a free Steeple Hill book, mailed the month winners are notified.
• All monthly entrants (not just winners) will be entered into the annual contest for one of several chances to win a six month subscription to any Steeple Hill line of their choice.
• Entries will not be posted or published anywhere and entrants retain all rights to their work.
• New prompts will be posted on the first of the month.
• Most of all, have fun!
November Prompt Words
1. Cold
2. Turkey
3. Homecoming
4. Town
5. Old
6. Flame
7. School
8. Creek
9. Creak
10. Memories
November Scene Starter Sentences:
“That’s the last one.”
“Can I help you?”
“How’d I get roped into this?”
Happy writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
October 2008 Prompt
October Prompt Contest
RULES:
• Write a 500 word scene using all ten Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Mail your scenes in the body of an e-mail to Cheryl @ CherylWyatt . com (close spaces before and after “@” and “.”) If the e-mail bounces back to you, please let me know in the comment of this post.
• Put “October Prompt Contest” in the subject line.
• Entry deadline is the last day of the month.
• Winners will be notified the first week of the next month.
• Winners will receive a free Steeple Hill book, mailed the month winners are notified.
• All monthly entrants (not just winners) will be entered into the annual contest for one of several chances to win a six month subscription to any Steeple Hill line of their choice.
• Entries will not be posted or published anywhere and entrants retain all rights to their work.
• New prompts will be posted on the first of the month.
• Most of all, have fun!
October Prompt Words
1. Pumpkin
2. Relay
3. Tractor
4. Hayride
5. Cider
6. Apple
7. Jacket
8. Set
9. Sit
10. Sat
October Scene Starter Sentences:
“Will you go with me?”
“I’m scared to ask him.”
“He could use a friend right now.”
Happy writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
RULES:
• Write a 500 word scene using all ten Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Mail your scenes in the body of an e-mail to Cheryl @ CherylWyatt . com (close spaces before and after “@” and “.”) If the e-mail bounces back to you, please let me know in the comment of this post.
• Put “October Prompt Contest” in the subject line.
• Entry deadline is the last day of the month.
• Winners will be notified the first week of the next month.
• Winners will receive a free Steeple Hill book, mailed the month winners are notified.
• All monthly entrants (not just winners) will be entered into the annual contest for one of several chances to win a six month subscription to any Steeple Hill line of their choice.
• Entries will not be posted or published anywhere and entrants retain all rights to their work.
• New prompts will be posted on the first of the month.
• Most of all, have fun!
October Prompt Words
1. Pumpkin
2. Relay
3. Tractor
4. Hayride
5. Cider
6. Apple
7. Jacket
8. Set
9. Sit
10. Sat
October Scene Starter Sentences:
“Will you go with me?”
“I’m scared to ask him.”
“He could use a friend right now.”
Happy writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
Monday, September 01, 2008
September 2008 Prompt
September Prompt Contest
RULES:
• Write a 500 word scene using all ten Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Mail your scenes in the body of an e-mail to Cheryl @ CherylWyatt . com (close spaces before and after “@” and “.”) If the e-mail bounces back to you, please let me know in the comment of this post.
• Put “September Prompt Contest” in the subject line.
• Entry deadline is the last day of the month.
• Winners will be notified the first week of the next month.
• Winners will receive a free Steeple Hill book, mailed the month winners are notified.
• All monthly entrants (not just winners) will be entered into the annual contest for one of several chances to win a six month subscription to any Steeple Hill line of their choice.
• Entries will not be posted or published anywhere and entrants retain all rights to their work.
• New prompts will be posted on the first of the month.
• Most of all, have fun!
September Prompt Words
1. Hear
2. Here
3. Higher
4. Hire
5. Heir
6. Air
7. Pear
8. Pare
9. Pair
10. Meeting
Happy writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
September Scene Starter Sentences:
“That doesn’t make sense.”
“I never met that uncle.”
“You’ve got to be kidding me.”
RULES:
• Write a 500 word scene using all ten Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Mail your scenes in the body of an e-mail to Cheryl @ CherylWyatt . com (close spaces before and after “@” and “.”) If the e-mail bounces back to you, please let me know in the comment of this post.
• Put “September Prompt Contest” in the subject line.
• Entry deadline is the last day of the month.
• Winners will be notified the first week of the next month.
• Winners will receive a free Steeple Hill book, mailed the month winners are notified.
• All monthly entrants (not just winners) will be entered into the annual contest for one of several chances to win a six month subscription to any Steeple Hill line of their choice.
• Entries will not be posted or published anywhere and entrants retain all rights to their work.
• New prompts will be posted on the first of the month.
• Most of all, have fun!
September Prompt Words
1. Hear
2. Here
3. Higher
4. Hire
5. Heir
6. Air
7. Pear
8. Pare
9. Pair
10. Meeting
Happy writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
September Scene Starter Sentences:
“That doesn’t make sense.”
“I never met that uncle.”
“You’ve got to be kidding me.”
Friday, August 01, 2008
August Prompt Contest
August Prompt Contest
RULES:
• Write a 500 word scene using all ten Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Mail your scenes in the body of an e-mail to Cheryl @ CherylWyatt . com (close spaces before and after “@” and “.”) If the e-mail bounces back to you, please let me know in the comment of this post.
• Put “August Prompt Contest” in the subject line.
• Entry deadline is the last day of the month.
• Winners will be notified the first week of the next month.
• Winners will receive a free Steeple Hill book, mailed the month winners are notified.
• All monthly entrants (not just winners) will be entered into the annual contest for one of several chances to win a six month subscription to any Steeple Hill line of their choice.
• Entries will not be posted or published anywhere and entrants retain all rights to their work.
• New prompts will be posted on the first of the month.
• Most of all, have fun!
August Prompt Words
1. Loose
2. Lose
3. Park
4. Theme
5. Caustic
6. As
7. Like
8. Vein
9. Vain
10. Vane
August Scene Starter Sentences:
“What’s that smell?”
“Something doesn’t feel right.”
“Did you hear that?”
Happy writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
RULES:
• Write a 500 word scene using all ten Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Mail your scenes in the body of an e-mail to Cheryl @ CherylWyatt . com (close spaces before and after “@” and “.”) If the e-mail bounces back to you, please let me know in the comment of this post.
• Put “August Prompt Contest” in the subject line.
• Entry deadline is the last day of the month.
• Winners will be notified the first week of the next month.
• Winners will receive a free Steeple Hill book, mailed the month winners are notified.
• All monthly entrants (not just winners) will be entered into the annual contest for one of several chances to win a six month subscription to any Steeple Hill line of their choice.
• Entries will not be posted or published anywhere and entrants retain all rights to their work.
• New prompts will be posted on the first of the month.
• Most of all, have fun!
August Prompt Words
1. Loose
2. Lose
3. Park
4. Theme
5. Caustic
6. As
7. Like
8. Vein
9. Vain
10. Vane
August Scene Starter Sentences:
“What’s that smell?”
“Something doesn’t feel right.”
“Did you hear that?”
Happy writing!
Cheryl Wyatt
Monday, July 28, 2008
Prompt Reminder
Hey my writer-readers....
Just a friendly reminder:
A few more days left to enter this month's prompt.
Scroll back to the beginning of the month for July's prompt.
Cheryl Wyatt
Just a friendly reminder:
A few more days left to enter this month's prompt.
Scroll back to the beginning of the month for July's prompt.
Cheryl Wyatt
Thursday, June 05, 2008
JUNE's PROMPT CONTEST aka STORY STARTER
June Prompt Contest
RULES:
• Write a 500 word scene using all ten Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Mail your scenes in the body of an e-mail to Cheryl @ CherylWyatt . com (close spaces before and after “@” and “.”)
• Put “June Prompt Contest” in the subject line.
• Entry deadline is the last day of the month.
• Winners will be notified the first week of the next month.
• Winners will receive a free Steeple Hill book, mailed the month winners are notified.
• All monthly entrants (not just winners) will be entered into the annual contest for one of several chances to win a six month subscription to any Steeple Hill line of their choice.
• Entries will not be posted or published anywhere and entrants retain all rights to their work.
• I will post winners’ names each month if permission is granted either at the time of entry, or upon notification of placement.
• New prompts will be posted on the first of the month.
• Most of all, have fun!
June Prompt Words
1. decree
2. Prints
3. Princess
4. Stadium
5. Gladiator
6. Journey
7. Hand
8. Joust
9. Victor
10. Play
June Scene Starter Sentences:
“She hit town yesterday.”
“What category?”
“How long you figure we got?”
HAPPY WRITING!
Cheryl Wyatt aka Squirrel
RULES:
• Write a 500 word scene using all ten Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Mail your scenes in the body of an e-mail to Cheryl @ CherylWyatt . com (close spaces before and after “@” and “.”)
• Put “June Prompt Contest” in the subject line.
• Entry deadline is the last day of the month.
• Winners will be notified the first week of the next month.
• Winners will receive a free Steeple Hill book, mailed the month winners are notified.
• All monthly entrants (not just winners) will be entered into the annual contest for one of several chances to win a six month subscription to any Steeple Hill line of their choice.
• Entries will not be posted or published anywhere and entrants retain all rights to their work.
• I will post winners’ names each month if permission is granted either at the time of entry, or upon notification of placement.
• New prompts will be posted on the first of the month.
• Most of all, have fun!
June Prompt Words
1. decree
2. Prints
3. Princess
4. Stadium
5. Gladiator
6. Journey
7. Hand
8. Joust
9. Victor
10. Play
June Scene Starter Sentences:
“She hit town yesterday.”
“What category?”
“How long you figure we got?”
HAPPY WRITING!
Cheryl Wyatt aka Squirrel
Saturday, May 10, 2008
MAY PROMPT CONTEST aka STORY STARTER
May Prompt Contest
RULES:
• Write a 500 word scene using all ten Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Mail your scenes in the body of an e-mail to Cheryl @ CherylWyatt . com (close spaces before and after “@” and “.”)
• Put “May Prompt Contest” in the subject line.
• Entry deadline is the last day of the month.
• Winners will be notified the first week of the next month.
• Winners will receive a free Steeple Hill book, mailed the month winners are notified.
• All monthly entrants (not just winners) will be entered into the annual contest for one of several chances to win a six month subscription to any Steeple Hill line of their choice.
• Entries will not be posted or published anywhere and entrants retain all rights to their work.
• I will post winners’ names each month if permission is granted either at the time of entry, or upon notification of placement.
• New prompts will be posted on the first of the month.
• Most of all, have fun!
May Prompt Words
1. Range
2. Buffalo
3. Rifle
4. Bunkhouse
5. Appaloosa
6. Mustang
7. Fence
8. Chop
9. Wood
10. Petticoat
May Scene Starter Sentences:
“How long’s she worked here?”
“Who’d he sell it to?”
“That our new boss?”
HAPPY WRITING!
Cheryl Wyatt aka Squirrel
RULES:
• Write a 500 word scene using all ten Prompt Words.
• Begin each scene using one of three Scene Starter Sentences.
• Mail your scenes in the body of an e-mail to Cheryl @ CherylWyatt . com (close spaces before and after “@” and “.”)
• Put “May Prompt Contest” in the subject line.
• Entry deadline is the last day of the month.
• Winners will be notified the first week of the next month.
• Winners will receive a free Steeple Hill book, mailed the month winners are notified.
• All monthly entrants (not just winners) will be entered into the annual contest for one of several chances to win a six month subscription to any Steeple Hill line of their choice.
• Entries will not be posted or published anywhere and entrants retain all rights to their work.
• I will post winners’ names each month if permission is granted either at the time of entry, or upon notification of placement.
• New prompts will be posted on the first of the month.
• Most of all, have fun!
May Prompt Words
1. Range
2. Buffalo
3. Rifle
4. Bunkhouse
5. Appaloosa
6. Mustang
7. Fence
8. Chop
9. Wood
10. Petticoat
May Scene Starter Sentences:
“How long’s she worked here?”
“Who’d he sell it to?”
“That our new boss?”
HAPPY WRITING!
Cheryl Wyatt aka Squirrel
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