Storming Prompt: September 2017

I am so excited by this picture today. Scenery excites me. I could stay in one place captivated by a view for eternity if I had to. This view is one of those sights that I wouldn't be able to resist. I'm going to forgo the long list of "rules" this month as they are a big block before you reach the best part. Therefore, what are you going to submit this month?

Where is this place? Who is the girl? What is her goal? her fancies? Where are her companions? What would you do in such a place?

Yours truly,
Cordy

P.S. My entry is going to be left with a raw edge. It will be nothing spectacular but if you can't think of an entry of your own, maybe you can think of something to add to mine. I like the idea of these story games but this is only a suggestion, not a requirement for this month. Do enjoy yourselves!

Storming Prompt: August 2017

Late again! Rats! Oh well. :)
I've made a little something different this time. I've seen some of these on Pinterest and they're always fun. At least, in my opinion, they are. I'm not sure I have the same talent as those who created the ones on Pinterest...but I thought I'd give it a go anyway. Therefore:

Rules

1. YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A WRITER TO PARTICIPATE! 
2. View/Read/Listen to the prompt with a mind primed to explore the possibilities!

3. You don't have to answer all of the questions I pose. They are there merely to aid your mind in taking imaginative flight. 

4. Share what ideas you gained in the comments. This could include a bit of dialogue, a general scene sketch, a plot problem, character names, and place, or even the 'history' of a prompt. (But, if the idea you create happens to be so great, you might want to save it for a future date!)

5. Read and perhaps add to the other replies and answers submitted. (Recommended not required)

What can you do with...

No added questions here as I don't want to guide your thoughts in any way.
I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Yours truly,
Cordy

Creative Details: Numbers and Time

Hmm, what on earth could Cordy have to say about time and numbers on a writing blog? Well, it's nothing earth-shattering, but it is a little something you can do with the details of your work in progress.

Sometimes when reading I can feel the book was just written rather than experienced while it was being written. It's more like I'm just reading the story of a character rather than living the story along with the character. So I'll probably pop in with these "Creative Details" post every once in awhile that touch on some helpful hints I've discovered for taking that raw edge off your writing to make it more engaging.

I can't remember when I first began to notice mentions of time and numbers in my reading material but it happened. :) They are minor seemingly unimportant phrases and yet I've found them to be an unexpected means of adding polish and almost a sophistication to what I'm reading. That being so I've created a list of a few number and time terms to consider when writing.

Time/Number Terms

A quarter after __:__

Day before yesterday

Half past __:__

Century ago

a dozen at least
ages ago

So, if you're writing a novel and wish to add an easy finish to your story try changing the phrasing used to describe time and numbers.

Yours truly,
Cordy

P.S. These terms are especially helpful in the mystery genre! :D