You know how all the famous authors out there always say that writers need to write every day if they’re going to evolve and continue to improve their craft? They’re right.
There’s things like National Poetry Writing Month and National Novel Writing Month that exist to help people with this very issue. To help push us writers to write, write, and write some more. It trains us to make writing a part of our daily routine.
But then again, sometimes we run into snags and find ourselves unsure of what to write. That, my friends, is writer’s block. Sometimes all we need is a little bit of direction to get those creative juices flowing.
That’s why Mah of MahWrites (instagram @emotionally.inconstant) and I have teamed up to give you a whole month worth of prompts. For the entire month of May, a book title will serve as the prompt. Write something based on the book, or something that is inspired by the title — it’s up to you. That’s the glory of prompts. You can use it for poetry, fiction, art, even photography, if that suits you.
Feel free to join me here, using #MayBookPrompts or on instagram, and share if you like.
Aha! I finally found where I needed to be, whew 🙂 I see a lot of great books on the list–wasn’t Midnight In the Garden of Good and Evil incredible!! I loved both the book and the movie (I’m a John Cusack fan). I’ll bookmark this page for future pondering–thanks again for your assistance (I think I probably wasn’t Following you this early, thus was unaware of all that you had going on here!) 🙂
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No worries. There’s the June prompts I did unofficially by using words I found intriguing. July was the Filipino words. Prompts are always handy to have if you need a little guidance.
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Oh, there are June ones too? Will check them out 🙂
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Not officially. But I have the list if you want it. 😊
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If you feel like putting the list in a comment box, that would be great–but no pressure, as I’m behind on prompts and not feeling energetic today. 🙂
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Here you go! 1. Flatline
2. Succulent
3. Malleable
4. Catoptromancy (future via mirror)
5. Flourish
6. Rebirth
7. Ethereal
8. Illicitous
9. Petrichor (smell after rain)
10. Departure
11. Scribe
12. Iridescent
13. Malleus Maleficarum
14. Obsidian
15. Aurora (dawn)
16. Oblivion
17. Melodious
18. Ephemeral
19. Denouement (the end of a narrative)
20. Eloquence
21. Disenthral (freed from enslavement)
22. Crevasse
23. Aquiver
24. Nefarious
25. Limerance (infatuation)
26. Astrobleme (an old crater made by a meteor)
27. Resurrection
28. Melancholy
29. Constellate (a gathering/cluster)
30. Haruspex (analysis of animal sacrifice entrails for future)
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WOW–you’re an angel, thank you!! Petrichor is one of my fave words and smells!! And my neighbor and I are always talking about the other “nefarious” tenants–haha! Thanks again 🙂
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You’re very welcome!
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:):)
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I like your list and think the items make more effective prompts if you haven’t read the book. So many interesting possibilities! This would be a great thing to do as a daily writing prompt for students too.
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I agree, it would help all sort of people who just need a little practice or a daily routine. That’s why I wanted to share it!
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It’s funny. Half of these I don’t know. The other half, I do know, but have never read.
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Ah, but the concept behind them or even the words are intriguing.
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Reblogged this on Kate McClelland.
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Oh I wish I had known about this! Great idea.
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Oh, no worries! Feel free to use them at any time! 😊
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This is an excellent idea!
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Thank you! Feel free to use these as a jumping board for some new ideas! 😊
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Absolutely! Thanks1
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Of course!
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I’ll give them a try, thanks!
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You’re very welcome! 😊
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I think I’ll be doing this tomorrow. I haven’t read #22, so I may have to improvise.
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No worries about improvising. They’re mostly just a starting idea or concept. It doesn’t have to relate to the books. 😊
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This is an awesome and super creative idea!!
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Thank you! I hope it helps you! 😊
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I seem to have too many ideas at the moment I can’t keep up. I’m sure the block is ahead! Interesting books! Those titles ask to be written about.
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I thought they were quite interesting. I’m happy to hear that they may be of use to you. 😊
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