Describe this scene: who is this man, who is the boy, what is he cooking and what is he going to do today? Is he in iove? Is he unemployed? divorced? Make him come alive.

Why are you standing on the corner across from this tavern? Write about who you came to meet here and why. Ten minutes.

Today's Writing Prompt: Girl and Tornado

Who is this young woman? Why is she standing on a dirt road, in shorts, with a tornado whirling behind her? What is she thinking? Does she live nearby? Is she a storm chaser? Write about her and the tornado. Ten Minutes, no stopping.

Take Ten Minutes to Write a Description of this Town: Be as inventive as you can be

Who founded this town and when? What is the main industry? Who is the mayor? What is the name of the main street? Does the town have any serious problems? Is there a recent crime here? Do you know someone who lives here? What do you want to know about this town? Imagine.. and write...