Below is the challenges for July.


July 2007 Writing Challenges

 

*Monthly*

~You're in a public bathroom when two other people, whom you don't know, come in. They obviously don't know you're there, as they start discussing an elaborate plot to murder a famous musician. Recount the conversation to the police, explaining the plot, the place and the motive. Oh, and don't forget to name the musician.

 

Or

 

~After returning from work, you walk into your house and notice an item that wasn't there when you left in the morning. What room were you in, what was the item and how did it get there?

 

*Weekly*

7-7-07

Write a dialogue where someone makes a vow not to lie just to be polite or to keep from hurting someone’s feelings

 

Make a tag or header set that can be used for the group

 

Free write

 

Write a unique story where a person falls in love with a vampire

 

Write a journal entry for a teenager whose life is troubled

 

Write a short story or poem using the word avoirdupois

 

Write a poem or short story about faith, love and honesty

 

7-14-07

Write a poem or short story about someone who has gained their independence

 

Write a short story or poem based on the phrase, “Nothing has a hold on your mind that you cannot break free of”

 

Free write

 

Write a short story or poem based on the question, “What do you really believe about yourself?”

 

Write a short story or poem about your view of motherhood

 

Write a short story about a character that wakes up in a hospital with no clue who they are

 

Describe a chance encounter that changed your life

 

7-21-07

 

Write a short story or poem about subliminal messages

 

Write a poem about coming unglued

 

Write a letter to an author or a writer who inspires you

 

Write a short story based on the phrase, “I am connected to all of life”

 

Write a fairytale that does not have a happy ending

 

Write about an experience that could have lead you to be someone’s cellmate

 

Free write

 

7-28-07

Free write

 

Write a short story about someone who awakes to discover they cannot walk

 

Design a best selling book. Give it a title, theme, characters and chapter titles

 

Write a short story or poem with the title, “Silent Warrior”

 

Write a short story or poem about how a chef chooses the special of the day

 

Write a short story about accidental touches

 

Write a short story or poem about anticipating death or awaiting life

 

 

Tuesday Temptations

7/3/07

Write a short story about a mystic maiden

Write a poem about being the runt of the litter

 

7/10/07

Write a short story with the title, “damaged goods”

Write a poem with the title, “Dreaming in the sun”

 

7/17/07

Write a short story about an escape

Write a poem with the title, Insensitive

 

7/24/07

Write a short story with the title, Impossible

Write a poem about climbing the walls

 

7/31/07

Write about a stain you are proud of

Write about someone trying to solve a puzzle

 

 

Wednesday Sparks

7/4/07

Write a short story about no more tears

Write a poem about fireworks

 

7/11/07

Write a short story with the title, Final Notice

Write a poem with the title, “Wild honey”

 

 

7/18/07

Write a short story about what friends are for

Write a poem in celebration of National Ice Cream Month

 

7/25/07

Write a something supernatural

Write a poem about your favorite fast food

 





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