Tag: gather writing essentials
member name: Angela A.
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October 28, 2009 10:16 PM EDT --
Gather Writing Essentials. Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Use the following prompts:
Use a word that most readers would have to look up in the dictionary.
Reference a religious holiday . . .
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June 25, 2009 02:06 PM EDT --
Farrah, you truly were an angel, With your blond locks And, model good looks No one saw past your smile Or saw your grace. You were once and always a pretty face. . . .
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December 31, 2008 06:57 PM EST --
New Year’s Eve surprise
Gracie McKenna sipped her tropical Margarita. The yellow umbrella practically poked her lip, as she contemplated the office New Year’s party. Streamers filled the room, drinks . . .
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January 28, 2009 12:56 AM EST --
Part 4 for Wednesday's Gather Writing Essential.
The plot hatches
Sheryl ran her manicured fingernail along the tomes in Evan’s office. How brilliant she had been! Soon, she would get what . . .
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May 28, 2009 02:56 PM EDT --
Dear Jonathon, I feel as if my breath is stilling in my body. My anticipation proceeds me. I find myself for a loss of words at the missive I received from you this very morning. May I ask what is . . .
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June 18, 2009 02:46 AM EDT --
They say that beauty without virtue is like a flower without perfume . In my opinion, I hate flowers!
Flowers tend to have weeds and make you sneeze. Fail to tend to them and they die within a week. . . .
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June 24, 2009 03:39 PM EDT --
When we are weak We cannot speak. When we strive to be polite. Our souls fly.
Bend, Weave, Stray, Do not delay.
But, do say, “I’ve seen the light. ”
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August 13, 2009 10:22 PM EDT --
Ode to a slow co-worker.
She works as slow as a snail. Leaves unsatisfied customers in her trail. Her phone rings and rings, Disturbing flies and things.
The restroom breaks are many . . .
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October 01, 2009 11:36 PM EDT --
WWE
September 9, 2009 Prompts: Show the passage of time rather than a single moment in time Use the words: if you say so… Include a rhetorical question Include a name of a state
When it rains . . .
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October 11, 2009 06:59 PM EDT --
Gather Writing Essentials, October 7, 2009 Use the following prompts: Refer to a secret but, keep it secret. Use a famous quote and identify it as such Use a word that denotes color but, use it as a verb . . .
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November 25, 2009 01:06 PM EST --
Gather Writing Essentials Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Use the following prompts:
Include major world conflict as a theme or mere mention or something in between
Something needs to pop . . .
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November 25, 2009 02:36 PM EST --
WWE, November 11, 2000
Prompts:
Pick a color and refer to it without naming it specifically (ex, “red” crimson, blood, stop sign)
Use a nonsequitur
Something needs to . . .
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November 25, 2009 08:06 PM EST --
WWE, November 25th 2009
Prompts:
Pick a word and use it in as many positions/parts of speech as possible. That is, use the same word as a noun, adjective, verb, etc.
Include an epigraph . You . . .
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July 16, 2009 02:30 PM EDT --
Thursday, Gather Writing Essential; An obituary.
Note: This is a work of fiction. I've never known any dog named Barney.
Today, at three p.m. a very dear friend of the family . . .
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October 14, 2009 04:23 PM EDT --
Gather Writing Essentials Use the following prompts: Include thoughts of an animal Something needs to be incongruous
Use the Visual Thesaurus' word of the day on the day that you write to this . . .
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January 14, 2009 12:14 AM EST --
When we last left Noah and Sandra, Sandra's mother Margaret had invited Noah to stay over in the family's home. And, of course, Sandra believes that it's not such a good idea. Because not . . .
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January 21, 2009 08:40 PM EST --
Part three in my New Year's Eve surprise, short story series for Wednesday's Gather Writing Essentials.
Gracie’s heart stopped. Noise buzzed in her ears, she thought she must be seeing things. . . .
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February 25, 2009 05:50 PM EST --
Written for Gather Writing Essential Wednesday
When we last left the story, Evan realized who the culprit was that had messed with the numbers and framed Gracie for it. As he finally realized his mistake, . . .
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July 10, 2009 12:15 AM EDT --
I originally wrote this post over a year ago. And, I have decided to re-post it for this week's Gather Writing Essentials. The theme being: Write a news story. It could be real or fake. Well, this one . . .
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July 14, 2009 11:58 PM EDT --
(Gather Writing Essentials, Wednesday) A non challenge post. Dear Mrs. Charlotte Caldwell, Do not fret on my behalf. I am sure you did everything within your power to help dear Margaret. It is within . . .
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