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Nov 29, 202115 min read

December 2021 Muse

December 2021 “A man who tells secrets or stories must think of who is hearing or reading, for a story has as many versions as it has...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 27th November - Portal View

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Nov 27, 20211 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 27th November - Portal View

You awake to find yourself trapped in an old boat. This is your only view. What happens next? How to use this prompt: Using the picture...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 20th November - Tree Story

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Nov 20, 20211 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 20th November - Tree Story

An ancient tree lays to rest. Tell it's story. What it witnessed. It's last days. It's future. How to use this prompt: Using the picture...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 13th November - Jogger

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Nov 13, 20211 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 13th November - Jogger

You or your character watch the jogger along the tow path beside the canal. They disappear into the fog. What happens next? How to use...

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Henry Martell

Nov 7, 20218 min read

November 2021 Muse

November 2021 “A man who tells secrets or stories must think of who is hearing or reading, for a story has as many versions as it has...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 6th November - Train Ride

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Nov 6, 20211 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 6th November - Train Ride

You or your character are on a train - where is the destination? Why the journey? What happens on the train? How to use this prompt:...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 30th October - Ghostly Companion

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Oct 30, 20211 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 30th October - Ghostly Companion

Write a poem or short story about this image. Perfect for Halloween! Have fun. How to use this prompt: Using the picture and heading,...

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Saturday Writing Prompt - 23rd October - Belongings

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Oct 23, 20211 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt - 23rd October - Belongings

Using this as the starting sentence - her personal belongings lay on the bed along with several photographs... tell a short story or...

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Saturday Writing Prompt -16th October - The Concert

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Oct 16, 20211 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt -16th October - The Concert

Tell a story or write a poem about a concert your character attends. What kind of concert was it? Did they go alone or with friends?...

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Saturday Writing Prompt -9th October - The Dare

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Oct 9, 20211 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt -9th October - The Dare

Tell a story or write a poem about this person contemplating a dare to jump. Will they or won't they? How to use this prompt: Using the...

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Saturday Writing Prompt -2nd October - Hammocks

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Oct 2, 20211 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt -2nd October - Hammocks

Tell a story or write a poem including hammocks. They can be in an urban or nature settings - your choice. How to use this prompt: Using...

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Henry Martell

Sep 29, 202110 min read

Copy of October 2021 Muse

October 2021 “A man who tells secrets or stories must think of who is hearing or reading, for a story has as many versions as it has...

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Saturday Writing Prompt -25th September- Worn Boots

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Sep 25, 20211 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt -25th September- Worn Boots

Tell the story of this worn boots. Who they belong to, where they have been worn, and where they were bought. How they became worn and...

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Saturday Writing Prompt -18th September- Ferry Ride

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Sep 18, 20211 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt -18th September- Ferry Ride

Using the character in the image, tell a story or write a poem of her ride on the ferry. Why she is there? What happened before or after...

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Saturday Writing Prompt -11th September-Bearded Character

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Sep 11, 20211 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt -11th September-Bearded Character

This is the character in your story or poem. Who is he? Why the strange beard and hair cut? How to use this prompt: Using the picture and...

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Henry Martell

Sep 5, 202111 min read

September 2021 Muse

September 2021 “A man who tells secrets or stories must think of who is hearing or reading, for a story has as many versions as it has...

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Saturday Writing Prompt -4th September-Field Trail

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Sep 4, 20211 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt -4th September-Field Trail

You encounter a trail through a field. Who made it? Where does it go? Use this image to write a story or poem. How to use this prompt:...

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Saturday Writing Prompt -28th August - Fog Shrouded Road

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Aug 28, 20211 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt -28th August - Fog Shrouded Road

The fog is descending - how will you find your way? Should you stop or keep going? How to use this prompt: Using the picture and heading,...

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Saturday Writing Prompt -21st August -False Teeth

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Aug 21, 20211 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt -21st August -False Teeth

You (or your character) find these on the beach. Who do they belong to? Why are they there? How to use this prompt: Using the picture and...

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Saturday Writing Prompt -14th August -Junque Store

Mandy Eve-Barnett

Aug 14, 20211 min read

Saturday Writing Prompt -14th August -Junque Store

Use the image as your story or poem starter. The store advertises Art, Antiques and Junque. Describe a visit to this store. What do you...

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