Tag Archives: School

Time To Write: Sentence Starter 33 [Creative Writing Prompt]

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Michael

“You’re late,” the teacher announced standing at the classroom door, her beady eyes made, even more, intimidating by the horn-rimmed glasses she had perched on the end of her nose. “Well Miss, “ I began, “I was just about to … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #43 – Heartbeat

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Michael

Prose Challenge – In less than 175 words, write a story that uses the sound of a beating heart for dramatic effect. The alarm went off, and we all thought: “Oh not again.” There were procedures, so it was a … Continue reading →

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#JusJoJan Daily Prompt – January 11th, 2018 – “Humiliate.”

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Michael

Humiliate The Reverend Mother looked at the boy before her and saw a crude, callous and deserving creature of all the punishment she could deliver. It was her God-given obligation to teach boys humility even if she had to belt … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Scattered #writephoto – Mr Bashyaup

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Michael

The teacher, Mr Bashyaup, looked down his large roman nose and announced as if a fact of life that my son was a scatterbrain. He informed me in no uncertain terms that my son’s mind was scattered to the four … Continue reading →

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August 31: Flash Fiction Challenge – Speller

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Michael

August 31, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes a speller. It can be one who spells or a primer like Lawrence once had. You can deviate from the primary meaning if magic … Continue reading →

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June 22: Flash Fiction Challenge – Dumbfounded

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Michael

June 22, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that involves a dream. This action could have happened while awake, such as daydreaming, or make up a dream when asleep. Go where the prompt leads … Continue reading →

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May 11: Flash Fiction Challenge – The Fresh Bread Sandwich

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Michael

May 11, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about trading. It can be the profession of old or of modern day traders on Wall Street. It can be trading places or lunches at school. … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #111: the lighter side 16.03.17 – Working with the Gifted

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Michael

image: Gary Larsen, Far Side, School for the Gifted via activehappiness.com Having worked in a gifted school, the students were indeed gifted, and many more gifted than others, including me, but common sense was not always a stand out quality. … Continue reading →

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FFfAW Challenge-Week of January 31, 2017 – First Day of School

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Michael

Image: Jessica Haines It was the first day of school, it was raining, cold and Jess could think of a thousand things she’d rather be doing than going to boring old school. So in protest she decided to take the … Continue reading →

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Prompt #1927 First Line of the Week – Liz Walker – A New School Term

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Michael

The morning sun paved the hall’s hardwood floor in amber light as Adam shoved his lunch into a leather satchel. He tugged his coat off a hanger, and she gave him a kiss. –A Piece of Herself by Liz Walker … Continue reading →

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