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Writing Prompt October 25, 2010

Today’s idea concerns point of view.

Describe the recent floods in your town from the arsonist’s point of view.

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By Charlottesville Writing Centerin PromptsOctober 25, 201020 Words

Writing Prompt October 24, 2010

You just received a speeding ticket. Where were you going?

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By Charlottesville Writing Centerin PromptsOctober 24, 201011 Words

Writing Prompt October 23, 2010

Word list:
Use these words in any order, in any declension, in a prose or verse piece that is between 50-70 words long.

balloon
antenna
lamp
thief
grove
passion
surf
uterus

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By Charlottesville Writing Centerin PromptsOctober 23, 201032 Words

Writing Prompt October 20, 2010

Answer this question in exactly 25 words: Where does the time go?

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By Charlottesville Writing Centerin PromptsOctober 20, 201012 Words

Writing Prompt October 19, 2010

Draft as many story starters as you can, in one sitting, based on this image.

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By Charlottesville Writing Centerin PromptsOctober 19, 2010October 19, 201018 Words

Writing Prompt October 18, 2010

Ever had the feeling that someone was watching you? Well, you are that person watching the person who has that feeling.

Where are you?
Who are you and who are you watching?
For what purpose?
Is something about to happen that will be shown on the evening news?

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By Charlottesville Writing Centerin PromptsOctober 18, 201049 Words

Writing Prompt October 16, 2010

Spend the weekend with your hero. Your hero, or heroine has a secret. Find out what it is.

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By Charlottesville Writing Centerin PromptsOctober 16, 201019 Words

Writing Prompt October 15, 2010

You anticipate a wonderful weekend in which you meet 3 cats that remind you of people you have met in your past.

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By Charlottesville Writing Centerin PromptsOctober 15, 201022 Words

Writing Prompt October 14, 2010

There is terrible frustration in the ACME Hammock Making Department. Why?

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By Charlottesville Writing Centerin PromptsOctober 14, 201012 Words

Writing Prompt October 13, 2010

Write political campaign speech. The election is tomorrow. The candidate’s leading interest is on maintaining the stability of cheese markets.

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By Charlottesville Writing Centerin PromptsOctober 13, 201021 Words

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