A Lord of the Rings Prompt

Since today is Thursday and I've been failing at the prompts I post, (That's right. I never finished last week's. I'm a failure.) we're going to do something a little bit different.

This time, I'll just show a picture and you can write whatever you want about it. Story, description, emotion. Whatever you like. Write for 10 minutes and post the piece in the comments. And I WILL do it this time!

Since it's Tolkien week, the picture is from Lord of the Rings.

Feel free to share this post with others! The more the merrier!

When you've posted your piece, take a look at some others! What do you like about them? What don't you like as much? Tell the author about it. Feedback is always appreciated!

Okay! For the picture!

Free Writing (Prompt)

Have you ever heard of free writing? I hadn't until this year. I must say, it's quite the concept.

The jist of free writing is to just take about ten minutes and write. Don't think or plan, just write whatever comes to your mind.

The idea is that if you're stuck, it can help get your creative juices flowing. Or even if you aren't stuck, it can help you see something from a different point of view. And maybe if you get stuck later on in some of your writing, you can just read some of your free writing and find ideas in it.

When I do it, it's so much more than that. It let's me take all my emotions, negative or not, and put them somewhere they can't bother me anymore. They're gone. They don't tie me down. That's a lot of the reason I do it. If I'm upset or down on myself, I free write and I feel infinitely better.

I love it. It's freeing to just sit down and bleed my thoughts onto paper. So that's what today's prompt is. (I haven't done a Thursday prompt in a while. Im sorry about that.)

Rules:

-Free write for ten minutes. Just bleed onto the page (or screen) and see what happens.

-Read through your writing and see if it sparks any ideas. If it does, awesome! If not, no worries. Just file it away for future use!

-If you feel comfortable sharing, post your writing in the comments! (I sometimes end up writing some personal stuff. That's why I add that.)

-Pass this prompt along to a friend. Tweet it, share it on facebook, e-mail it. The more the merrier!

Some people say it's better to write on paper because it accesses parts of the brain that don't get used when typing.  Whether they're right or not, I like doing it on paper. But you can do it however you want!

I'm off to free write! See you in the comments! 

Haiku Time {Prompt}

Have you ever written a poem? What about a Haiku? Yes? Good! You should be all practiced up for today! No? No problem! Today will be your first day!

If you don't know what a Haiku is, I shall tell you! A Haiku is a short poem that most always doesn't rhyme. The first line has five syllables, the second has seven, and the last has five.

So for this prompt we are going to write a Haiku or two! They're really easy and it doesn't take long to write them. (Hint: That's why I chose to do this prompt. Fast and easy. Don't tell!)

I won't have a word for word prompt, you can come up with whatever you want!

Rules:

1. Write a Haiku.

2. Share it in the comments!

3. Tell your friends to come participate! Twitter, facebook, blog, word of mouth, you choose the method!

Here is my Haiku! I may write more but for now, this is all I have.

Time speeds past sometimes
Other times it drags slowly,
Why can't it stand still?

Independence Day Prompt!

I hope you all are having a fantastic Fourth of July! (In the US it's Independence Day but even if you're not from here, happy Thursday! :) 

I just want to take a minute to thank all the soldiers who have put their lives in danger so we could have freedom. It's a wonderful gift and I know I am beyond grateful for it! My thanks also goes out to the families of the soldiers who wait anxiously at home. It must be hard and I'm so grateful for their sacrifice. It makes me think of Jesus and the sacrifice He made so we could be freed from our sins. There is no greater love than that. 

Since it's Thursday and we haven't had one for a while, I was excited to do a writing prompt! But since it's a holiday, some of you may be super busy, totally fine! You can do this whenever you get time! :) Or maybe you'd rather not do it at all. That is also fine but sad, this is going to be a fun one!  ;) 

The rules are as follows: 

1. Pick a prompt (word for word or situational) 

2. Write for 15 minutes using said prompt. 

3. Post your piece in the comments! (You may have to use two separate comments if there's a lot of words. 

4. Tell your writerly friends about it! 

5. Have fun and enjoy your Independence Day! :) 

Prompt 1: 

The street was full of flags. 

Prompt 2: 

You (doesnt have to be first person) are at a festival. (Fictional place or real, doesn't matter.) describe what you see, touch, smell, taste, and hear. What are you celebrating? 

Good luck and have fun! :) 

Picture Prompt

Hello again! I completely forgot it was Thursday! Prompt day to be exact! I didn't know what to do because I had already posted something long and with lots of words so I figured this prompt should be different. Quick as a wink I flew off to Pinterest and found three pictures. The prompt is to choose a picture and write for 15 minutes. Remember to write how it makes you feel and what you can see as though you were there. Got it? Good!

Rules:

-Pick a photo

-Write for 15 minutes about it.

-Post your piece in the comments. (You may have to post half in one comment and the other half in another. Blogger is weird.)

-Comment on other's pieces and tell all your friends about it!

Okay here are the pictures! I know I'm going to have a hard time choosing!

Snippets of Story (Spring)

Oh I'm excited for this!!

This post is part of a link-up I discovered on the blog Whisperings of the Pen! The idea is to post "snippets" from your various WIPs all in one post and link it to the original post. I thought it was a splendid idea so here are my "snippets"! (Some you probably have read.)

~My Medieval Idea With No Name~

"Hail!" Replied the crowd. 

Arthur took his seat and the rules were read. The audience grew more and more tense. Soon it would start. Soon. 

Rachel looked again at the tall knight on the dapple grey stallion. Her heart gave a little flutter. He was looking at her. She waved shyly. He nodded almost imperceptivly. 

A wide grin spread across her face. 

Soon, the rules were finished. The knights went to their places in the lists. Her knight would be the first to joust along with one of the toughest looking others. 

The flag was dropped and both horses thundered along the track. Lances came up. Rachel held her breath. Her knight set himself. The impact. Oh! The big knight flew backward off his saddle. Her knight had won! 

Rachel let out her breath and laughed. It was a moment fitting for a laugh. 

~The Unicorn~

"You're weird Daniel." Said Nathan. 

Daniel bowed, Mountain Dew in hand before sauntering to the TV room. 

"We could put it in the basement." Said Laura after a moment of thoughtful silence between the two. 

"I thought about that. But how will we get it down the stairs?" 

"Magic!" Laura replied. Her eyes glinting with mischief. 

"We don't have any magic Laura! And even if we did, we wouldn't know how to use it!" 

Laura furrowed her brow. She was biting her lip in that adorable way that Nathan loved. 

~To Save the Lost~ 

The silence grew so heavy that they could almost hear it. occasionally, a bird would screech, startling them all and shattering their thoughts of safety. Ria's heart would race knowing that they had finally been caught and she would be forced back to her castle. The plight of her father would remain unheeded and she would likely die of misery. But every time, it was just a regular bird. 

"Cooper?" She called. "Would you help me with this?" 

He looked up with a scowl but seemed to decide it wasnt worth it to fight with Ria. He walked over. 

"What is it?" He asked. 

"You tied my rope too tight." She said, tugging on the rope as if to prove it. 

Cooper sighed and set to work undoing the knot. 

"you don't seem okay." Ria said after a pause. Her eyes were full of concern as they looked unflinchingly into Cooper's. 

he dropped his gaze first. 

"I just...I need time Ria." 

"I know. But maybe talking about it will help." 

Cooper rolled his eyes. 

"you are not my mother. I can handle myself!" As he said this, he pulled hard on the rope. Instead of coming free, it snapped in his hands. He sighed in frustration.

"Did you really think you could beat me Victoria Eadell? I am darkness. I am the core of every nightmare. I am death herself. Your quest is doomed to fail. Your father will die and you will live your entire life haunted by the knowledge that you could not stop it."

~Thursday's Writing Prompt~

I see ahead the glistening sight of my savior! Water! I begin to run toward it as fast as I can, it's hard in the sand of the desert but I manage. Water is ahead and I can taste it already. I run directly into the glittering pool, expecting to feel the cool water on my legs. Instead I feel sand. Endless sand. I collapse on the ground and sob. This is the last straw. I give up. I just want to die already. Nothing has gone right for me the past few weeks. Kidnapped, beaten, interrogated, then finally left in the desert to die. 

Only I haven't died. It's been days and I have no water. Yet I live. I cannot believe my bad luck.

~My Slice of Heaven~

The small flashes of white, brown, red, blue, and black dart through the trees before me. Never have I seen so many birds. The symbol of hope in any world. I take a deep breath and lie down on my back. My eyes are closed but I can feel my surroundings. 
The soft green canopy tints the light, giving the air a fairy like feel. The brown of the tree trunks adds a perfect contrast to the vast number of flowers that blanket the forest floor. I can smell the laziness of the air. It's warm and full of scents and tastes wafting past my face. The smell is intoxicating. 
So many flowers in one place mixed with the scent of damp earth and growing trees is enough to make anyone want to stay forever.
I can feel the trees growing. They are whispering secrets to one another. I can hear them. Another sound, the most prominent, is the birds. Twittering and chirping. Their songs perfectly embody happiness. The light, lilting feeling, and the sharper almost laughing aspect.
This is happiness. 
My little place in the woods. 
My little slice of heaven. 

~A Write Practice Piece~

I can't believe it. After all I've done for him. After all we've been through he still says nothing. He knows we both feel the same way. Yet he remains mute. 
"I give up on you." I say. "You don't care about anyone." 
Chris jumps up. "No Meghan that's not it! I do care...I just..." 
"Are a coward." I reply. I don't give him another look. I know I've crushed him. I know it's going to be painful for both of us. But I can't remain mute. I can't stay silent after this. It's for the best. My eyes fill with tears but I turn away so he doesn't see them. He must never know how much this hurts me. Gosh, can't do it. I turn around and bury my face in his shoulder. My arms are around his neck as tight as they will go. I can't give him up now. After a surprised pause he wraps his strong arms around me. 
"I love you Meghan. I always have." He whispers into my neck. I don't reply. I am being suffocated by my feelings. 

As you can see, I do a lot of random stuff! Hope you enjoyed them! And don't forget to check out the original post! 

P.S. Sorry for the random different fonts and formats. I have tried and tried to fix them but they're  stubborn and I am not.

The Desert: A Writing Prompt

Guess what today is?! Thuuursday! Which means the second weekly Rainbows and Penguins writing prompt! I'm excited! Are you? Good. Let's get to it! 

Remember the rules? (They're fairly simple.) 

1. Write for 15 minutes using one or both of the prompts below. (You could write two pieces, one for each prompt if you want. 15 minutes each.)

2. Post the unedited piece in the comments. 

3. Give honest (but kind) critique to other's writing. A good formula would be; two or more things you liked, and one or two things you think could be improved upon. Again, honest but kind! 

4. Check back often to see if someone has talked about your writing! I will try to reply to all the comments so you'll at least get my opinion! :) 

5. Share this with your friends! Twitter, Facebook, Google +, real life, we love it all! I adore new faces and it would be fantastic to see some! :) 

I think that's all the rules! Here are the prompts! 

•You have been stranded for four days in the desert. You've run out of supplies and it's only a matter of time before you die of thirst. What happens? 

•"I see/saw ahead the glittering sight of my savior. Water!"

Set your timers for 15 minutes and get writing! See you in the comments. :) 

The Tournament: A Writing Prompt

Ok folks! The day has come! Today is the first weekly writing prompt! 

It's a lovely day for it. The flags are flying, the crowd is cheering, and the writers are ready. 

An executive decision has been made to post two different kinds of prompts. You may use one or both as your heart desires. 

The rules are as follows. 

1. You are to pick which prompt you shall use. (You may use both as stated above) 

2. You are to write for 20 minutes using said prompt(s). 

3. You are to post the unedited product of this 20 minutes in the comments. 

4. You are also to provide honest critique on other's pieces. 

5. Said critique should have two things you liked, and one thing that could be improved upon. 

Please be kind but honest. This exercise is for the main purpose of improving your skill in the craft of writing by practice and learning to accept criticism and also not to get a big head with what praise you may receive. 

Here are the prompts; 

•It's tournament day in Camelot. Are you a lady spectator? Or a knight? Describe the event. 

•The lance broke, shattering into a thousand pieces. 

Without any further ado...set your timers...pick up your pens...aaaand BEGIN!