February Writing Prompt

SheilaJG · Feb 1, 2011

“What's this? Drops of rain frozen into ice crystals? I shall harness their energy to rule the world!”

This month’s prompt comes from one of the classic characters from . . . well, not from literature, but classic nonetheless – Plankton!

Yes, it’s snow!

1/3 of the US is experiencing a wicked winter storm as I type this. Alas, I’m not one of them (forecast this week – completely sunny and mild, 60s). So, I’d love to hear some stories about storms, snow, characters in peril, in the snow, or a poem about nostrils freezing closed. Snow, sleet, ice, rain. I want to feel the brrrrrr.

Butterbean · Feb 1, 2011

SheilaJG said:
“What's this? Drops of rain frozen into ice crystals? I shall harness their energy to rule the world!”

This month’s prompt comes from one of the classic characters from . . . well, not from literature, but classic nonetheless – Plankton!

Yes, it’s snow!

1/3 of the US is experiencing a wicked winter storm as I type this. Alas, I’m not one of them (forecast this week – completely sunny and mild, 60s). So, I’d love to hear some stories about storms, snow, characters in peril, in the snow, or a poem about nostrils freezing closed. Snow, sleet, ice, rain. I want to feel the brrrrrr.

Great choice Sheila, we're expecting that nasty stuff to hit here any time now. If my brain don't freeze I'll try to think of something cold.

Honeybug · Feb 1, 2011

Thanks for the prompt Sheila!! This should be very interesting. Must put brain to work and ooooo, already thought are running.

Smish · Feb 1, 2011

You got it. We'll bring the brrrrrrrrr.

Morrell · Feb 1, 2011

Perfect, Sheila. The ice storm is here NOW. I've got a snow day; as long as I've got power and internet, I'll be a happy camper. Should be easy to get in the mood for this prompt!

jvc · Feb 1, 2011

A great prompt, much better than the one last month

Morrell · Feb 1, 2011

Oh, I don't know about that, Jed--the caterpillars and snails didn't have instant appeal for me, but they kinda grew on me. And it sure got a lot of interesting responses!

:hooray:

Three cheers for everyone who's coming up with these prompts to get our creative juices flowing!

Chris P · Feb 1, 2011

Great prompt! Hmmmm.... I wonder how will Duke respond to his first snowfall?

And raining buckets here in Mississippi. It will drop below freezing tonight, but I think the rain's past us by then.

jtrylch13 · Feb 1, 2011

Snow and cold usually means mind-numbing bitter . . . what were we talking about? Oh yeah, snow, winter, the time of the year I wish I was a bear. I'll give it my best shot, but I'm trying to forget how awful it is outside. Great idea though, Sheila. No lack of inspiration out my window.

Smish · Feb 2, 2011

As I was chasing my garbage can down the street this morning in the blustery arctic wind, I was thinking of you, Sheila!

So glad the groundhog didn't see his shadow today.

Smish · Feb 2, 2011

RuthD said:
Oh, I don't know about that, Jed--the caterpillars and snails didn't have instant appeal for me, but they kinda grew on me. And it sure got a lot of interesting responses!

Three cheers for everyone who's coming up with these prompts to get our creative juices flowing!

Even I came up with a prompt response for the caterpillars and snails, and I don't even write picture books (and clearly, caterpillars are a subject for PBs, not MGs)! I mean, seriously. Snails and caterpillars? Snails and caterpillars?!

Hehe. Love you, Jed!

SheilaJG · Feb 2, 2011

Smish said:
As I was chasing my garbage can down the street this morning in the blustery arctic wind, I was thinking of you, Sheila!

So glad the groundhog didn't see his shadow today.

See, I was hoping you all could channel your misery into something creative. Like when you say, "this really sucks. But it would make a great story!"

As for me, I am completely uninspired by my own prompt. Well, so far. My feet were a little nippy this morning.

Butterbean · Feb 3, 2011

Okay Sheila I have posted my first prompt for this month. You suggested snow, ice, bad weather and or people in peril, so I tried to include a little of each and still have fun. And away we go.....to SYW.

Mike aka:Butterbean

Chris P · Feb 4, 2011

The latest Duke and Eddie story is up now for your crits: http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=203778

Thanks for the prompt! I'm enjoying these.

RobotNinja · Feb 4, 2011

Ooooo, I like it. Will try something icy.

Honeybug · Feb 4, 2011

New prompt posted!! Very short this time but nonetheless, another useful practicing tool!

Thanks for the prompt Sheila!!

jilly61 · Feb 7, 2011

I struggled with this one, Sheila. None the less I came up with something and it's all good practice.

SheilaJG · Feb 11, 2011

Sorry Jilly!

I posted something. I tried to think of someplace colder, so I traveled to the North Pole. Not really a case of "write what you know," but, oh well. I learned some new things as I researched it, which is good.

Chris P · Feb 23, 2011

Any ideas for March yet? I'm getting itchy! I know I don't need to wait for a prompt, but this keeps it fun.

Butterbean · Feb 23, 2011

Chris P said:
Any ideas for March yet? I'm getting itchy! I know I don't need to wait for a prompt, but this keeps it fun.

I'm with you Chris, March is just around the corner. These prompts are great fun.

Smish · Feb 23, 2011

Chris P said:
Any ideas for March yet? I'm getting itchy! I know I don't need to wait for a prompt, but this keeps it fun.

Have you written a prompt yet, Chris P? We need a volunteer for March. But you can't post it till March 1st.

Butterbean · Feb 24, 2011

Smish said:
Have you written a prompt yet, Chris P? We need a volunteer for March. But you can't post it till March 1st.

Great idea Smish.

Come on Chris, you have five days to come up with an exciting prompt for March. Will you do it? :snoopy:

Chris P · Feb 24, 2011

Haha! Sure I'll do it. March 1 is my birthday anyway, and the big 4-0 at that. Hmmm...... *ideas churning*

I'll try not to pick one that fits a story I have in mind. Stay tuned folks!

Butterbean · Feb 24, 2011

Chris P said:
Haha! Sure I'll do it. March 1 is my birthday anyway, and the big 4-0 at that. Hmmm...... *ideas churning*

I'll try not to pick one that fits a story I have in mind. Stay tuned folks!

Honeybug · Feb 24, 2011

Duke's B-day!!?? 4-0???? Hmmm...gonna have to check back or wait for your March Prompt thread!! *Biting nails* Patience....eh, never had any!!

February Writing Prompt

This boy just ain't right

Working my way up!

Reads more than she writes.

Fearsome Dragon Mod

Likes metaphors mixed, not stirred

Has semi-colon; will use it!

Reads more than she writes.

Reads more than she writes.

This boy just ain't right

Likes metaphors mixed, not stirred

Lunchables!

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aye aye in search of an agent

Likes metaphors mixed, not stirred

This boy just ain't right

Reads more than she writes.

This boy just ain't right

Likes metaphors mixed, not stirred

This boy just ain't right

Working my way up!