Use any of the following to start a piece of fiction or non-fiction:

1. A trail of muddy footprints led Margie straight to ………
2. The car salesman rubbed his hands in glee as the young couple entered the ………
3. “What do you mean you’re allergice to weddings?” Scot asked his ………

As a writer you need to make sure you cover all your bases, whether it’s checking facts for an article, or ensuring your protagonist has the same name and physical appearance throughout the entire book. 

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Should there be some kind of incentives for people to drive environmentally friendly vehicles - such as free parking, lower taxes etc.  Write an opinion letter as if to your local newspaper.

Use the following as the ending for a piece of fiction - or even non-fiction.

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Write about the very first thought that popped into your head upon waking today.  Why is this it such a priority to your mind?

Use any of the following to start a piece of fiction or non-fiction.

1. The engine’s loud droning still echoed in ………
2. There was something wrong.  You could feel it.  The picnic area was never ………
3. “Interest rates to drop by 1%” ………

Choose any news related item that you feel opinionated about currently, and write a letter of less than 300 words that clearly states what you think about it.

Use all of the following words in a piece of fiction or non-fiction.  For an additional challenge, try and create a complete piece of flash fiction in less than 500 words.

1. Absorb
2. Carrot
3. Enigma
4. Harness
5. Liar
6. Ominous
7. Quibble
8. Startle
9. Tramp
10. Vixen

Set your timer for 20 minutes, type the title at the top of your page, then see where your creativity takes you!

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Write an essay or journal entry about the very first thing you remember.