Writing

Assignment: Sept 28-Oct 3, A Slow Burn by Mary DeMuth

In 500 words or less, describe a time that you experienced or witnessed an act of sacrificial love. As an additional challenge, let the person you’re writing about know about your post (perhaps even in a creative way).

Assignment: July 27-31 (updated), Tour de Force by Elizabeth White

Try your hand at writing an acrostic using the title of the book “Tour de Force.” Your acrostic can be simply words starting with each letter of the title to create a message. Or try your hand at a full acrostic poem.

Cara’s acrostic: Ode to Summer

Assignment: July 20-24 (updated), Midnight in Madrid by Noel Hynd

How long has it been since you’ve written a riddle? Write a riddle, including as many of the following words “midnight,” “Madrid,” “mystery,” “danger,” and “relic.” Allow your readers to guess, and don’t reveal the answer until several days later.

Assignment: July 13-17 (updated), Snow Melts in Spring by Deborah Vogts

We’ll start with simple “freestyle” project. Write a post or note (no more than 500 words) about any topic, but include the words “snow,” “melt,” “spring,” and “horse.” Bonus if you work in the phrase “Falling in love isn’t an option.”

Christa’s entry: A Story by Christa

Marcus’s post: A poem melts in Spring

Assignment: July 6-10, Beach Dreams by Trish Perry

Sunset Beach is a romance . . . so what’s more romantic than poetry? No matter what kind you decide to write, challenge yourself to include the words, “sunset,” “beach,” “family,” and/or “identity.”

Assignment: June 29-July 3, Rest by Keri Wyatt Kent

What does “rest” mean to you? Write about it in 500 words or less. Bonus points if you can tie it into summertime.