May break my memories, I suspect. But doctors, there’s no may about that, they’ll hurt me endlessly. I began the day with the first of four short writing prompts (this is day 10, if it’s not clear from the order of these posts). There are still three left, after more… Read More »Sticks and screens may break my…
Today, there are four shorter prompts so I’ll see if I can be somewhat concise — not exactly my typical approach. Since there’s no real limit to the writing, though, it’s not a huge issue. The real problem is that all of my mental health difficulties are related to food… Read More »Day 10
When did everything change? Before I get on to today’s spontaneous writing thing, I want to address something that I was reminded of today and that I get asked about at least once or twice a week. Rough drafts. A lot of writers will tell you a strategy that works… Read More »Day 9
What was the one thing you always wanted? I must admit that this is probably the most difficult question for me to answer, not because I don’t know the answer — it’s obvious and anyone who’s known me for more than a few minutes will know the answer, too. It’s… Read More »Day 8
Write about a time you itched, physically or mentally. Indeed, this has to be one of the most curious writing prompts that I’ve ever encountered — mine are often just as weird and probably more so but this one, I have to admit, intrigues me. We all know what physically… Read More »Day 7
What do you do well? In a culture where self-promotion has become an obsession and competition is talked about like a birthright, talking about what you do well may seem like an indulgence. For someone like me, whose cultural background is quite the opposite and fitting in, being silent, disappearing… Read More »Day 6