‘Honey & Lemon’ – Day 7 of The 30 Day Writing Challenge

The last liquid you drank has turned your protagonist into a superhero. What do your character's new powers allow him or her to do?DAY 7 OF THE 30 DAY WRITING CHALLENGE (For a refresh of my protagonist and his antics thus far, see Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4 ...) He approached her, calmly, …

‘Tiramisu’ Day 6 of the 30 Day Writing Challenge

Think of your favorite food. Try to make it sound as disgusting as possible.DAY 6 OF THE 30 DAY WRITING CHALLENGE Mushy.Cloying.Soggy-bottomed. Swimming in watered-down booze.Neck down a carton of whipping cream. Still not creamy enough.Think of your arteries.

‘Twittering’ – Day 5 of the 30 Day Writing Challenge

I've hit a crazily busy period and I've had trouble finding the time to complete my daily challenges, which in itself is part of the challenge I suppose. I don't want to stop writing so I've chosen a challenge from a later day which is a little manageable so I'm not missing out completely. Today's …

‘Internal Verses’ – Day 4 of the 30 Day Writing Challenge

Imagine that your protagonist has just turned into a statue. Describe his or her thoughts.DAY 4 OF THE 30 DAY WRITING CHALLENGE My new tart? Divorce settlement? Kids? What's she talking about?Everything's different, Yet the same, I can't figure it out.It's been five long years since I've been around,Nothing's changedYet it's different.Growing up she'd never …

‘Keeping Up Appearances’ – Day 3 of the 30 Day Writing Challenge

Send your character to his or her grumpy grandmother's house for a visit. Write the scene of your character's arrival.DAY 3 OF THE 30 DAY WRITING CHALLENGE He took a long deep breath to calm himself as the low ornate garden gate swung shut behind him. Nothing had changed much since his last visit, all …

‘A New Dawn’ – Day 2 of the 30 Day Writing Challenge

Think of three people in your life. Give your character the hair and laugh of person 1, the face and bedroom of person 2, and the wardrobe and mannerisms of person 3. This is your new protagonist. Feel free to give him or her any other characteristics you'd like. Give us an idea of who …

Day 1: A Sweet Devotion (30 Day Writing Challenge)

Take us through a written walk down your street and to your favourite place through the eyes of somebody else. DAY 1 OF THE 30 DAY WRITING CHALLENGE It was the wall of heat that hit him first. A fierce, unrelentingly dry heat that feels like it's cooking your eyeballs in their sockets, makes your …