Write Now! Jan 1, 2013

At Today’s Author, our first goal is to get you (and us) to write. Write Now is our own collection of prompts to help you do that. With Write Now we’re not talking about writing, or trying to teach anyone how to write. Write Now is all about putting pen to paper.

Today’s Prompt:

I’ve kicked off each of the last several years with a fun writing prompt. Because it’s all about looking forward, it seemed like a good way to start off the new year here at Today’s Author.

This prompt is simple in concept:

Your 10 Anti-Resolutions:

1. List ten things you resolve NOT to do in the upcoming year.
2. Be as creative as possible.

And I’m serious about #2.

This is not as creative as possible: “I will not write any status updates in ALL CAPS.”

This is: “I will NOT introduce leitmotif into my home, by composing original themes for each cat and humming their assigned theme whenever they enter the room.”

How to play along with our Writing Prompts

1. Write in any format or style you wish: short story, poem, script – whatever you like.
2. Write for at least 5 minutes. There is no time limit – write for as long as you wish!
3. Editing is not required, though we do recommend that you run a spell check at least.
4. Post your work to your blog and include a link back here so your readers can find other writer’s work, too.
5. Come back here and provide a link to your work on the Write Now! prompt for which it was written.
6. Read other authors’ posts and leave constructive comments.

Important Note: When you post a draft of your work online, it may be difficult to find a publisher who will accept it, as many see an online document as being previously published. It may also be ineligible to be submitted for certain writing competitions. Always check publisher’s and competition guidelines before using a draft you put online.