Amy's fabulous world

Topic : The fight has been raging for three days. The teachers on their end, toting rulers, eraser canons and textbook grenades, and the students on the other, with only school-approved items found in their bookbags. Both sides have suffered… Continue Reading →

Topic : On the wall next to your desk you have the picture of someone you greatly admire. It’s been there for a few years, but today you notice something different about the eyes—they are looking in a different direction…. Continue Reading →

Topic : Two objects sit before you: a golden hammer and a cup of what seems to be water. A note on the wall says: “Go ahead, make your choice. The outcome will decide whether you’re ready or not.” Ready… Continue Reading →

Topic : There’s a note on the windshield of your car. The note says, “I’ve taken your most prized possession. If you want to see it again, in tact, meet me tonight at baseball field around the corner of the… Continue Reading →

Topic: Does one of your characters have a green thumb? Or does she dislike being responsible for houseplants? Think about what this might reveal in terms of the character’s personality. What drives someone to take something meant to live outside… Continue Reading →

Topic : This week, try introducing an element of chance into a story whose plot you’ve struggled with. It can be as small as a coin toss, or an unexpected event that changes your protagonist’s plans. Be open to wherever… Continue Reading →

Topic:  This week, write a story whose protagonist is also in a creative enterprise. Try to find and describe this creative impulse     “Who said world is full of music? No. The world is full of wrong music. The… Continue Reading →

Topic : This week, write a story or scene centered around a parade. Try to show contrasting reactions to the event.   The girl looked at the digital clock. It was 7:50. “Mom! When is Cinderella coming?” asked the girl, with… Continue Reading →

Topic: Write six hundred words about a confrontation between an adult homeowner and a group of children. Allow the colors, tones, noises, smells, and feel of Halloween to inform—if not define—your writing. Be funny. Be scary. Be creative.    … Continue Reading →

Topic: Write five hundred words about a protagonist who is prevented from sleeping by an outside force, and describe how this character handles the stress and resolves the challenging situation.   The atmosphere of the movie set was icy cold…. Continue Reading →