Scour the news for an entirely uninteresting story. Consider how it connects to your life. Write about that. Mystery sculpture prompts appeal for artist This was the headline that popped up while scrolling through the news app on my phone. It was written on the BBC website about a mysterious sculpture that has appeared on... Continue Reading →
List 30 things that make you happy. I think I started doing this yesterday for the last prompt, here was my list: "being with people I can relax and laugh with; being in sunlight; watching animals play; listening to and making music; watching films; reading and being creative." That's only 8, so here are a... Continue Reading →
Describe one habit that brings you joy. I've been thinking about this a lot recently while my mind was being broken at work. That really helps your focus! I think the main things that bring me joy are: being with people I can relax and laugh with; being in sunlight; watching animals play; listening to... Continue Reading →
How far have we come?
How Far We've Come Author: Joyce Efia Harmer @JoyceEfia Publisher: Simon and Schuster @simonkids_UK Published on: 25th May 2023 Price: £14.99 First line: When I's running, me feel free. Genre: fiction, contemporary, sci-fi ISBN: 978 1 3985 1099 9 What's it all about? A young girl, Obah (or Orrinda as her slave owners call her),... Continue Reading →
What don’t I know? The meaning of life? Find the answered and more here!
Biology: The Whole Story Author: Lindsay Turnbull @oxfordbiology Illustrator: Cecile Girardin @cecilegirardin Published by: David Fickling Books @DFB_storyhouse Published on: 3rd August 2023 First line: Physics is often described as the science of the twentieth century, but biology has staked a bold claim to be the science of the twenty-first. Price: £24.99 Genre: Non-fiction, Science,... Continue Reading →
What are you curious about? They say curiosity killed the cat, well, in that case, I'd have none of my seven lives left (love a conjoined metaphor!). I'm interested in most things. Too many I've always found, as I can't concentrate on one thing and get really good at it. I suppose it's one of... Continue Reading →
Write about a random act of kindness you've done for someone. This is definitely a cringe inspiring question. I really dislike having to 'toot my own horn'. However, what I would say is that I sometimes shop in a supermarket in England called the Co op (and I'm not sponsored by them in anyway!). They... Continue Reading →
How would you describe yourself to someone who can't see you? Interesting question, as the word 'describe' gives the writer the openess needed to make their own choices. Do you go for what a seeing person would see? Do you describe your personality, as that influences how you look? Or, do you describe what you... Continue Reading →
What's the story behind your nickname? I have had quite a few nicknames over the years; it's something of a family tradition. Most of the people on my mother's side of the family had nicknames. I'm not sure why. My grandad used to write in birthday cards etc to me and address them to Boo... Continue Reading →
Was today typical? No, not at all. Mainly, because I am currently on holiday, so everyday is either a lazy day in the hotel or an extravaganza looking at the sites! Sadly, typical days and normality are now on the horizon and I can't stand banality (if that's a word), even though it feels safer.... Continue Reading →
