You’ve almost made it through the first week – congratulations!
I have lots to write today, plus hours of work in the garden, so I’ll keep this short and sweet.
Today’s goal: Write for 15 minutes (minimum).
Today’s mindset: writing without thinking.
And now you’re saying to yourself: “What the heck does that mean “writing without thinking?” How can I do that?
You know when you are in that country between sleep and wakefulness, how your thoughts drift from image to image without effort, sometimes making creative leaps of imagination? That’s the place you want to be in today. Even if you have a Work In Progress, take a little break from it for fiteen minutes and play with this exercise.
When you read the prompt (don’t peek at it yet!) I want you to write down a list of the first 20 nouns that the prompt brings to mind. Please note: NOUNS. Not adjectives or verbs.
From the 20 nouns, pick three or four that are the most vivid. Build on the image of those nouns and figure out which one provides you with the strongest picture in your mind. In the remaining time you have left (feel free to take more time if you want) write in exquisite detail about this image. Paint a picture with words. Your could craft a scene, or you could just describe what you see. But don’t overthink it. Let the image tumble through the magic of your mind.
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Today’s image prompt: Your mother in a pretty dress.
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