Tag Archives: history

Thursday Photo Prompt – Bridge #writephoto

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Michael

I wondered as I stood under the bridge who might have been here before me. The age of the thing and what that means fascinated me. I live in a young country, in western terms at any rate and we … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing prompt | Tagged , , , , | 21 Comments

Vistula Historic District – A Must See!

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Michael

This week we are asked to seek inspiration in random places: 1st stop: Wikipedia! Click the Random Article button, and the article you get, the title is your title 2nd stop: http://writingexercises.co.uk/random-image-generator.php , where you will generate a random image which … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing prompt | Tagged , , , , | 16 Comments

Flash Fiction – The Map

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Michael

The prompt is: An elderly woman is gardening when she discovers what appears to be a treasure map buried in her back yard. It seems to lead to a spot on the outskirts of town. What does she find where … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing prompt | Tagged , , , , , | 12 Comments

SoCS Nov. 12/16 – “mem.”

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Michael

The memo came in the form of a memorandum neatly typed telling me of the plan for the next day. There was to be a memorial to my Uncle Fred. As it was Remembrance Day we were all asked to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing prompt | Tagged , , , , , , | 16 Comments

Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers – The Bridge Tollar

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Michael

Image thanks to Joy Pixley It was the burden of history that weighed heavily upon the Bridge Tollar. It had seen its fair share of life and if truth be told it was just about feed up with the way … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing prompt | Tagged , , , | 25 Comments

Microfiction challenge #17: A satisfied couple – Gertrude and Stein

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Michael

Image: Antos Frolka Gertrude and Stein were feeling very pleased with themselves. The morning service had been as they expected, espousing the superiority of the German race over all others. So they were both feeling confident and smug as they … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing prompt | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments

Write the World: July Prompt – Revolution

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Michael

It all started in such a small innocuous way. To the world at large an insignificant Archduke in a country many outside of Europe would not even be familiar with. But it initiated a conflict we still reel from in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing prompt | Tagged , , , , , | 7 Comments

FFfAW Challenge – Week of 06-07-2016 – The Happy Boy

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Michael

Image © Phylor   Despite his obvious affliction he was a happy boy. You only had to look at him to see what a contented little boy he was. He did gather about him assorted spare parts, not that he … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing prompt | Tagged , , , , | 19 Comments

Wordle #112 “June 6th, 2016” Saurian

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Michael

This week’s words: Saurian (belonging or pertaining to the Sauria, a group of reptiles originally including the lizards, crocodiles, and several extinct forms but now technically restricted to the lizards. Resembling a lizard.) Fuel Leak Head Psychosis Elevate Offline Similar Jerk Legible … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Writing prompt | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments

Writing Prompt #133 “Getting Cozy with Uncertainty” – What is Truth?

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Michael

For this week’s challenge I want us to get philosophical up in here. What do you know for sure? What did you know in youth but lose sight of maturity? What is something really important that you have learned through … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, writing challenge | Tagged , , , , , | 25 Comments