When writing, I like to explore different settings and imagine all the different scenarios that can arise. This writing warm-up for my A to Z Blogging Challenge is a good example: we’re going beneath the surface…
U is for Underground.
1. You’re on the subway, when it comes to a halt between stations. Describe three other people in the carriage, making them all completely different. You decide how long they’re stuck and what will happen next…
2. Sketch a mind-map using the key word as the nucleus, then branch out in whatever direction you please. You might find yourself going in completely unrelated paths (which I personally prefer). Do a five-minute freewrite incorporating as many (or few) branch words as you like. Here is my mind map (created using the SimpleMind app on my phone):
- The forensic team made their way into the tunnel. All trains suspended till further notice…
- We were strolling around the carnival, when he stopped outside the Tunnel of Love and held out his hand…
- It was dark and creepy, but the underpass would be cut my journey in half…
Catherine – I love black and white photos. This one is great.
And so are the prompts. I especially like #1, as I'm always making up stories about the people I see on a bus, in a store, etc.
Thanks again for the brain challenges all this month.
Barbara
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