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Wounded Writers Ask – Free Write #18 – Name

Yep. I missed yesterday's prompt. It was too crazy busy...I'll get to it! Write a free-verse poem using only the letters in your full name. If you’re married and take your spouse’s surname, you may want to include this name or create a poem with your maiden name, or both. I think what matters here… Continue reading Wounded Writers Ask – Free Write #18 – Name

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Wounded Writers Ask – Free Write #16 – The Outside Me/The Inside Me

In 3-4 lines, write something about yourself that reflects what stands in light (i.e. what people might easily recognize in you) and what stands in shadow (i.e. what people might not know about you). Shadow can be powerful or profound; it doesn’t have to be something sad or negative. And what you write to describe… Continue reading Wounded Writers Ask – Free Write #16 – The Outside Me/The Inside Me

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Wounded Writers Ask: Free Write #15 – Because I Am

Prompt: Write five lines that speak to what it means to be YOU. Here are some examples to get you started: “Because I am a(n) activist, artist, bartender, caretaker, Dad, driver, cashier, dancer, only child, one of eight, the only cook in the house, the soccer mom, etc. Wicket from Word Well: flower (because they… Continue reading Wounded Writers Ask: Free Write #15 – Because I Am

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Wounded Writers Ask – Free Write #14 – Let Them Say

Write three lines of ‘let them say’ about yourself. You can start your line with, “If they ever tell my story let them say,” or you may prefer to start with let them say. You have something important to say – so say it and be heard. If they ever tell my story, let them… Continue reading Wounded Writers Ask – Free Write #14 – Let Them Say