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| Alexandra Raisman (USA) |
On the weekends, prompts keep my creativity warmed up so I don’t “pull a muscle” on Monday morning. During the week, prompts jump-start my writing routine. Consider using your own characters and settings for these prompts. You might come up with dazzling new ideas for your WiP! All you’ll need for these exercises is your writing materials and an open mind. Remember to drink lots of water and stretch!
Start it up!
Exercise 1
Imagine a world where humans need no sleep. How would this effect Christmas Eve and children waiting for Santa Claus?
Ramp it up!
Exercise 2
Rewrite Clement C. Moore’s poem A Visit from St. Nicholas as an ode to your family’s holiday traditions.
Burn it up!
Exercise 3
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| My Christmas tree! |
Expand any classic Christmas carol or contemporary holiday song into a short story or flash fiction story.
Cool it down.
Exercise 4
Describe a snowflake, Christmas tree, Hanukkah candles, or any symbolic item from a holiday or event you celebrate to someone who has never seen it and doesn’t know what it is.
Every Wednesday I post prompts and exercises for your “writing workout” so keep checking back! Happy writing!!!
Happy Hanukkah, Happy Winter, and Happy Wednesday, Zigzaggers!!!
9 comments:
Oh, the no sleep and Santa issue never even occurred to me. BUT in some countries (like Finland), he comes when you're awake. So problem solved. :D
Great prompts. Love your tree!
Great ways to get in the holiday spirit! Hope you have a very merry Christmas!
I've never tried to describe a snowflake in different ways other than wet, white, lace. How about floating swirls of cotton candy? Not so great, but I'm on a sugar rush, in case you couldn't tell.
Love your tree. Your Christmas tree has an angel on top. So does mine. :)
Have a very Merry Christmas and a spectacular New Year!!!
Hi, Laura,
I'm trying to write some sort of Christmas themed story. This might just be the inspiration I need.
Stina- I didn't know that! I have a German friend who opens presents on Christmas Eve, so I think Santa came when they were awake too.
Teresa- Thank you! Christmas trees are my favorite decoration. :)
Bluestocking- I think so too! Merry Christmas and happy new year!!
Kathi- It's a good challenge isn't it? Actually my tree topper is Santa Claus. :) But he's a rather angelic guy! When I was growing up we always had an angel as our tree topper.
Joy- I hope these prompts do provide festive inspiration for you! Good luck and have fun!
Cool prompts. Now, how would I describe a snowflake...?
Oh, these are good Christmas themed writing exercises. :)
Merry Christmas! I saw a handmade zebra bookmark the other day, and if you were my 'real' neighbor, I'd bring it to you with a plate of Christmas cookies!
Clarissa- Go for it! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Michelle- Awww, that's so sweet! Hope you have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!!
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