Weekly Writing Project

Warm Up First ~
Before you go out for a run, you must stretch and warm up those muscles to avoid cramping. Same with writing...you must engage your writing mind. In this warm up exercise you will write a short paragraph on each of the following words. No need to prep for this. Just do it, as Nike exclaims. The purpose is to work on your power of description, a necessary tool for every writer. Have fun!

1. sunflower
2. snow
3. flat panel big screen TV
4. hiking boots
5. wedding dress
6. smell of gasoline
7. deli ham
8. concrete sidewalk
9. a campfire
10. pumpkins
11. fresh brewed coffee
12. being nauseous
13. barking dog
14. tears
15. a humid day

Ready, Set, Write ~
Write for 30 minutes each day this week. Make up a story and roll with it for seven days. Maybe write about a childhood memory and add to it each day. Maybe describe what you will wear daily, why you chose that outfit and how you feel when wearing it. Be creative. You can write 30 minutes about the dreams you had the night before! Just write for 30 minutes. This is the beginning of a good habit.